Times have changed but asbestos remains – old asbestos ad

We have come a long way through some very unfortunate mistakes and fads in manufacturing. What was thought to be a miracle material turned out to be the biggest health hazard in building to date.

It was only banned in 2003, continuing to take countless lives while existing all around us in day to day life.

Australian ‘Durabestos’ Asbestos advertisement 1960s

This double-page advertisement sums up the blind drive we had to use asbestos in its heyday.