Planned obsolescence refers to
A)producing products that are quickly to be replaced by newer products.
B)the way in which environmentally and socially damaging companies portray their products as "environmentally friendly."
C)the premeditated use of a particular natural resource in such a way that destroys it forever.
D)depletion of natural resources that makes an area uninhabitable.

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Planned obsolescence is a business strategy in which the obsolescence (the process of becoming obsolete—that is, unfashionable or no longer usable) of a product is planned and built into it from its conception. This is done by the manufacturer to encourage consumers to purchase the next upgrade or newer version sooner than if the product were designed to last longer.

Planned Obsolescence Refers to