Planned Obsolescence
**Planned obsolescence** is a strategy in product design where goods are intentionally made to have a limited useful life or become outdated quickly. This encourages consumers to purchase replacements or upgrades sooner than needed. The practice is criticized for increasing waste, environmental harm, and consumer costs. Industries such as electronics, automotive, and fashion often employ planned obsolescence through non-durable materials, software limitations, or frequent model updates. Critics argue it fosters unsustainable consumption.
For more information, see the Wikipedia entry on Planned obsolescence.
Collection linksFor more information, see the Wikipedia entry on Planned obsolescence.
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