For
It drives innovation and keeps prices low.
Against
It creates waste and exploits consumers.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Replacing an inexpensive product can cost less than repairing an old design with scarce parts.”
“Frequent replacement keeps manufacturers improving speed, features and production efficiency.”
“Products designed to fail push consumers into buying the same item repeatedly and create needless waste.”
“Small financial incentives can sharply reduce consumption of disposable products.”