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Why Buying 'For Life' Matters More Than Ever

10/15/2023Jules Team

We live in a throwaway culture. Every year, millions of tons of clothing and electronics end up in landfills. It’s a staggering waste of resources and a major contributor to environmental degradation. But there is another way. By choosing products that are built to last, we can reduce our impact. It's not just about saving money in the long run—though that is a significant benefit—it's about respecting the materials, the labor, and the planet. When you buy a jacket that lasts 10 years instead of 2, you are effectively reducing the demand for new resource extraction by 80%. This is the core philosophy of 'Buy It For Life'.