Can society encourage systems and modularity?

• Legislation might favour products that continue in production for more than three (5?) years. VAT could diminish with every extra year.
• Legislation could favour re-engineering of parts.
• Legislation could favour services over manufactured goods with differential taxation.
• Insurance might be encouraged to view systems insurance as a lower risk than integrated products due to the lower cost of repair.
  
• The WEE directive
• Iconic design