3. Conclusion

The risk of obsolescence is closely linked to environmental concerns such as e-waste and the use of scarce materials, as well as to multiple other aspects such as economic and financial issues. Sustainability is not seen as an easy task, as it involves high levels of corporate management, production and consumption by society. In this sense, ecological, social and economic pressure is increasing on companies, as the pollution they generate has reached levels never noted before.

When associated with the phenomenon of obsolescence, the manufacture of new electrical and electronic consumer equipment has repercussions on the environment and climate, such as greenhouse gases and waste. Clearly, extending product lifetimes is essential to promoting sustainable, environmentally-friendly consumption and production. There are a number of options for meeting this challenge,...