Obsolescência programada dos resíduos sólidos eletrônicos do bairro agreste no munícipio de Laranjal do Jari, Amapá

Abstract

This work explores the evolution of planned obsolescence from the Second Industrial Revolution to the present day, highlighting its impacts on the production system and consumer society. It addresses the three levels identified by researcher Packard, relating them to technological advances and business strategies. It highlights the influence of the Information Society in the construction of consumption patterns, linking consumption to obsolescence. Analyzes the relationship between the economy, planned obsolescence and the environment, highlighting the importance of Ecological Economy. It then focuses on the research problem in the municipality of Laranjal do Jari, Amapá, exploring challenges and gaps in the management of electronic waste. The justification highlights the ethical, economic and environmental relevance of planned obsolescence, pointing to the global negative impacts. The objectives aim to analyze planned obsolescence in electronic waste in the Agreste neighborhood, identifying actors and processes in the production and disposal chain. The literature review addresses the origin of planned obsolescence, its connections with the Information Society, consumption and the transition to the Consumer Society.