CHALLENGES FOR OUR SOCIETY
PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE
Types
Programmed obsolescence
Disabling of a product to prevent it from working
Systemic obsolescence
Product obsolete by altering the system in which it is used
Perceived obsolescence
Change the styling of products so customers will purchase products more frequently
Prevention of repairs
"Throwaway" culture
Contrived durability
designing it to deteriorate quickly
Use of cheap materials to generate the obsolescence
Consumption increase
Intentionally designing a product to cease proper function
Product will become out of date or useless within a known time period.
PLASTIC WASTE
Microplastic
51 trillion particles float in the ocean comes from Adia and Africa
8 million tons ends up in the ocean per year
What happen with the waste
79% sticking around
12% burnt
9% recycled
40% are used in packaging
Represents 1/3 all the waste generated annually
Throwaway culture
Between 500 to 1000 years to break down
Cheap
Easy mass producing
OVERPOPULATION
SOLUTIONS
Knowledge of Sex Education
Tax Benefits or Concessions
Making People Aware of Family Planning
Better Education
CAUSES
Lack of Family Planning
Immigration
Decline in the Death Rate
Technological Advancement in Fertility Treatment
Better Medical Facilities
More Hands to Overcome Poverty
EFFECTS
Depletion of Natural Resources
Degradation of Environment
Unemployment
Conflicts and Wars
High Cost of Living