Planned Obsolescence

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:strategy
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Built-in_obsolescence
gptkbp:criticizedFor Environmental impact
Waste generation
Consumer exploitation
gptkbp:defines A policy of deliberately designing products with a limited useful life or a predetermined end of life so that they become obsolete or nonfunctional after a certain period
gptkbp:historicalName gptkb:Phoebus_cartel
Light bulbs
Automobile model year changes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Planned Obsolescence
gptkbp:opposedBy Environmental organizations
Consumer advocacy groups
gptkbp:purpose To encourage consumers to purchase replacements or upgrades
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:France
gptkb:French_law_(2015)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Right_to_repair
Sustainability
Product lifecycle
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:consumer_electronics
Appliances
Automobiles
Fashion industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Blues_Project
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6