Consumerism and Planned Obsolescence

Instructions 

Read Chapters 7 and 9 in your text and the article Resist Planned Obsolescence or Accept the Financial Consequences (Links to site,
https://www.forbes.com/sites/moneybuilder/2012/11/06/resist-planned-obsolescence-or-accept-the-financialconsequences/#104b58ef1a75 and review the infographic Consumerism Stats (Links to site http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/consumerism-stats_50290c18d4a8c.jpg The purpose of this discussion is to help you understand the growing concerns surrounding consumerism, planned obsolescence, and the environment.

Prepare and post a response to the following prompts:
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?