The Ruler: A Simple Tool That Forgot How to Last

How Design Decisions Turned a Durable Object into River Waste A reflection by Aditi Deodhar on how the everyday ruler shifted from durable steel to fragile plastic, removing consumer choice, increasing waste, and quietly contributing to river pollution. Introduction: A Tool Meant to Measure—Now Measuring Waste A ruler is one of the most basic tools […]

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