Tuesday, April 7, 2009

MARKETING AND ECOLOGY

I think Ecology represents a very distinct aspect of marketing. The concept of ecology which can be defined as the relationship between mankind and the environment appears to be in a state of constant evolution. Generally we can list several aspects of ecology question planned obsolescence, pollution, recycling waste materials and preservation of resources.

The original ecology problem facing marketing was planned obsolescence, which can occur, where the manufacture produces items with limited durability. Planned obsolescence has always represented a significant ethical question for the marker. Or the one side is the need for maintaining sales (and employment) and on the other is the philosophy of providing better quality (and durability).