Making old things last longer - 6 Minute English [LIDzsg9h8th]

Making old things last longer - 6 Minute English [LIDzsg9h8th]

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The world creates more than two billion tonnes of rubbish every year - shouldn't we start making it easier to fix objects and clothes rather than throw them away and buy new ones? Rob and Sam talk about companies in Sweden doing just that, and teach you vocabulary along the way. This week's question: The company was started by Rafi Mohammad, a student of Industrial Innovation at the University of Stockholm. But what was the inspiration behind Rafi’s idea? Was it: a) he wanted to impress his girlfriend? b) he was sick of breathing in the city’s car fumes? c) he was late for his lecture because of a flat tyre? Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary a given something that is assumed to be true or certain to happen no-brainer a decision that is very easy to make; an obvious choice stuff things, objects and personal possessions (informal) peer effect the positive or negative influence of peers and friends on the way you behave foster encourage the development and growth of ideas or feelings be mainstream be accepted as normal by most people [Cover: Getty Images] To download the audio and a transcript, go to: More 6 Minute English episodes: Covid: One year on Grandma therapy in Zimbabwe Have you ever had ecotherapy? Why's it called 'mother tongue'? Do our political views change as we get older? Does recycling coffee cups make a difference? Falling for fraud #bbclearningenglish​​​ #learnenglish​​​ #repairs #6minuteenglish #environment #consumism #consumer #rhino male enhancement oil #snl male enhancement youtube