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Unlike older appliances like refrigerators or toasters that were built to last decades, modern electronics are engineered for quick turnover. This planned obsolescence is a deliberate strategy to drive continual sales, but it leads to a cycle of waste and environmental degradation. Devices are designed with glued components, non-repairable parts, or with the assumption they will be replaced rather than fixed.
This throwaway culture underscores the urgent need for consumers to advocate for longer-lasting products and for manufacturers to embrace sustainable design principles.