Former professional cyclist Francesca Barsamian says "durability and functionality is much more important to me than sustainability.
Mr. Moynihan says durability requires government buildings to cost more than K Street office blocks: "If you want a 200-year building, you've got to pay more".
The recycled plastic is nearly three times as expensive as domestic wood, but Mr. Eaton said its durability -- it lasts five times as long as Southern pine -- made it worth the investment.
True to his passion for restoration, his primary concern, he says, is durability.
"I think my mechanics are different," Verlander said, explaining his durability.
"The next battlefield is long-term durability," said Joe Ivers, executive director of quality and customer satisfaction at J. D. Power.
And today's buyers are less anxious about used cars, Mr. Jackson said, with improved durability and the extended warranties of certified pre-owned programs.
The selling point of plastic, Mr. Crane said, "is its durability, and the marketplace will determine whether plastic notes stand the test of time".
"I'm absolutely gutted and I'm still coming to terms with it," said Morley, whose durability in the most confrontational of positions was expected to be a major plus for England on this tour.
Australians frequently drive vast distances while carrying heavy loads, Mr. Hanenberger said, so the durability of a big engine mated to a rugged transmission kept rear-drive cars like the Holden Commodore sedan at the forefront.
