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Planned obsolescence and product differentiation drive companies to restrict product utility for specific purposes

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Academic literature and product lifecycle analyses support the concept that planned obsolescence and contrived strategies are utilized by manufacturers to influence product utility and lifespan.

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Circular Materials and Circular Design-Review on Challenges Towards Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling.

2022 · cited by 10

Paper 4 discusses the necessity of moving beyond planned obsolescence, implicitly confirming its existence and role in product lifecycles.

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Planned Obsolescence and the Product Lifecycle

2013 · cited by 1

Paper 9 provides a general framework for planned obsolescence and contrived durability, outlining how it functions within the product lifecycle and benefits industrial manufacturers.

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 8201 Aug 2026

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