[ccorcos]

Aside from the typical planned obsolescence for the purpose of recurring revenue, I found this particular example very interesting: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32462954

It’s classic greenwashing - a more efficient fridge is obviously better, right? Except they use extremely thin oil so it dies in a few years.

Another interesting narrative is how Segway shut down the production of their scooter because they were so well made that they weren’t selling enough! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23621279

It’s a weird world and I wish I could just have my cake and eat it too.

[switch007]

Green/eco almost always means cheaply made and cheap materials. It certainly provided and provides manufacturers cover for cutting quality.

It’s getting even more ridiculous these days. “Green underlay “ which is just recycled plastic. “Green clothing” oh also recycled plastic.