the fact that a product is intentionally designed and made so that it will not last for a long time

Sadly, built-in obsolescence was the engine that drove the economy.

Our garments are made to last and can be repaired so there's no built-in obsolescence.

Products like these have built-in obsolescence so you have to replace them every two or three years.

Planned obsolescence might have been good for the economy but it was nothing short of disastrous for the planet.

Put simply, we have to abandon planned obsolescence and instead build a reputation as a brand whose products last.