Built-in obsolescence

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:strategy
product design concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs planned obsolescence
gptkbp:criticizedFor environmental impact
waste generation
consumer exploitation
gptkbp:defines A policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Built-in obsolescence
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:print
smartphones
light bulbs
gptkbp:opposedBy environmental organizations
consumer advocacy groups
gptkbp:originatedIn early 20th century
gptkbp:purpose to encourage consumers to purchase replacements
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:France
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:right_to_repair
sustainability
product lifecycle
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:consumer_electronics
automobiles
appliances
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Planned_Obsolescence
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7