Oh, I agree with you. And sorry if you perceived this as giving you flack, I'm just responding however strikes me- and I tend not to bother responding to bits I agree with: I mean, what's the point of saying "yes, I agree with you" constantly?

I don't think that people will so much necessarily change their habits, so much as I want my friends to have the skills to do so when they're ready to do so/when they need to do so. Also not to discard perfectly good clothes just because they loose a button, or tear part of a seam/hem.