Define the terms consumerism and planned obsolescence, giving an example of each. Describe one product or service and explain how planned obsolescence is incorporated into its design.

Consumerism and Planned Obsolescence [WLOs: 1, 2] [CLOs: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 7 and 9 in your text and the article Resist Planned Obsolescence or Accept the Financial Consequences (Links to an external site.), and review the in fographic Consumerism Stats (Links to an external site.). The purpose of this discussion is to help you understand the growing concerns surrounding consumerism, planned obsolescence, and the environment.

Define the terms consumerism and planned obsolescence, giving an example of each.
Describe one product or service and explain how planned obsolescence is incorporated into its design. Note: Try to not use the same product or service that a classmate has already used in a previous post.
What role do you think planned obsolescence may play in contributing to environmental waste?
Which ethical theories and/or perspectives help to address the challenge of consumer-based environmental waste?

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