"Planned obsolescence" - electrical appliances die on schedule
Light bulbs, nylon stockings, printers, cell phones—the expiration date of most of these products is already planned.
Consumers are encouraged to buy a new item rather than have the broken one repaired. The deliberate shortening of an industrial product's lifespan to keep the economy going is called "planned obsolescence."
As early as 1928, an advertising magazine stated bluntly: "An item that doesn't wear out is a tragedy for business."
Today, many consumers are no longer willing to accept this system. Intellectuals urge that technology return to its original purpose: to provide lasting relief in everyday life without simultaneously devastating the planet.
The warranty has expired, and the electrical appliance breaks down! More and more manufacturers are implanting a suicide code into products, reducing their lifespan and forcing premature replacement.
We visited Sepp Eisenriegler, managing director of the repair company R.U.S.Z. We chatted with him about planned obsolescence and intentional resource waste.
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Visit this pioneering company in Vienna's Penzing district (1140).
http://www.rusz.at/
We hope we've convinced you to prioritize sustainability in the future.
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