Towards more sustainable consumption: Industrial product lifetimes and restoring trust through consumer information

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Publication Date 2014
ISBN 978-92-830-2198-8
EC QE-02-13-764-EN-C
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Planned obsolescence is associated with a form of industrial production that relies on a minimum renewal rate for its products. Although product renewal is necessary, certain abuses need to be addressed.

The EESC would like to see a total ban on products with built-in defects designed to end the product's life.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://dx.publications.europa.eu/10.2864/28691
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