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Repair Gets the Spotlight. Take-Back Gets the Leftovers. That's a Problem

Tim Lee
by Tim Lee
on Mar 3, 2026 12:56:41 AM

"Our sustainability strategy is focused on repair." I hear this regularly from brand sustainability teams — and I understand the appeal. Repair is tangible, visual, and easy to communicate. A ...

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