What are some of the advantages and disadvantages?
Planned Obsolescence:
A controversial practice
Against
For
BOOSTS Innovation
Companies are motivated to develop improved products to stay competitive
affordability
Manufacturers can reduce the cost of production by using lower-quality materials or components
Limits innovation
Companies may focus on designing products that will quickly need to be replaced, hindering progress in certain industries
Ethical concerns
Planned obsolescence contributes to a throwaway culture
Economic inefficiency
Consumers may need to purchase replacement products more frequently than necessary
Environmental harm
Disposing of products with a short lifespan can contribute to environmental problems
Consumer dissatisfaction
When products fail prematurely, consumers may feel frustrated, damaging brand loyalty and reducing trust.
sustainability
Manufacturers can use more eco-friendly materials in designing products with a shorter lifespan
recycling
When products are designed to have a limited lifespan, consumers are more likely to dispose of them properly
economic growth
Companies stimulate demand for new products thereby spurring job creation
