Good one. But why has no one mentioned buying higher-quality clothing and appliances so we don't throw away quite so many? Better quality clothing can be mended and resized rather than discarded. And a stereo or TV that lasts 20 or even 50 years is better than throwing one out every five to ten years. Plus by buying from companies that don't believe in planned obsolence, you'll be helping to stem the tide by keeping these companies in business.