The EU for planned obsolescence

The European Union promotes legislation that would put an end to planned obsolescence and would value the right to repair products. This fact is undoubtedly a step for environmental conservation by reducing the hundreds of tons of waste or cemeteries of objects in the world, says Gustavo Copelmayer.

Likewise, it is very likely that two important regulations will come into force next year. It is a law that prohibits the use of chemical and toxic products in everyday items, such as cosmetics, cleaning products and food containers, says Gustavo Copelmayer.

On the other hand, the second legislation proposes what is popularly called, the right to repair. It is a set of measures that require producers of goods to guarantee spare parts or replacement parts. Gustavo Copelmayer points out that consumers also have the right to know the expected duration of the product.

“We live on Earth as if we have another one to go to.”

Terry Swearingen, American environmental activist, winner of the Goldman Prize, the “Nobel” for the environment.