Toxics in And Toxics out Process and Perceived Obsolescence Analysis Paper

Question Description

We consume products like locusts. The more people on the planet, the more resources we need to survive. In industrialized countries that are wealthy, we consume products not because we need them, but because we WANTTHEM! Technology products have very quick lifecycles. The minute you buy a Smartphone, it’s already obsolete. There is something with a bigger screen, better battery life, sharper graphics, a better camera phone. Where do all the “old” products go? In assignment Number 3, you will watch a video called the Story of Stuff and look at the damage to the environment we do from extraction to disposal when we buy something. Please answer the following questions in a STRONG PARAGRAPH EACH.

1) In the VIDEO, the STORY OF STUFF, one of the cycles of linear production is called, “Distribution”. What issues are caused in the process of shipping products and IN DETAIL how do they impact People and Planet?

2) In the VIDEO, THE STORY OF STUFF, there is a reference to the Manufacturing process as “Toxics in and Toxics out”. IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND IN A STRONG PARGRAPH, explain what that means and what problems it causes to people?

3) In the VIDEO, THE STORY OF STUFF, there’s a reference to the fact only 1% of the products we buy are still in service 6 months after we purchase them. Give TWO DETAILED reasons why

4) In the VIDEO, THE STORY OF STUFF, there’s a reference to two terms of obsolescence. IN YOUR OWN WORDS and in a STRONG PARAGRAPH for each-define the two terms of obsolescence below. Examine and explain how can a product only cost a dollar at Dollar Tree when it was made in China, shipped to the US, shipped to the store, placed on the shelf and then sold to you by someone at the cash register?

A) Planned Obsolescence:

B) Perceived Obsolescence:

C) How can a product made in China only cost $1 in the US?

Video : https://www.storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-stuff/

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