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The chatty fellow who came to service the washing machine and spin dryer knows a thing or two about sustainability. We got talking because the box-like white German machines that thrum quietly downstairs are seven years old and showing little sign of wear.
"They'll last 20 years," said the Man from Miele.
"Is that all?"
"Twenty... that's good going", said MfM. "We do retail as well as servicing, and they're chucking this stuff out all the time."
"Who?"
"Everyone. As for kitchen appliances, don't get me started; they want the latest colours. Same with tellies, computers, the lot. If I was setting up again, I'd be in the landfill business, I tell you..."
There. Someone else has said it, and not...