Many of us are frustrated by how soon new high-tech devices like smartphones break or just don’t work well anymore, forcing us to replace them — a concept often called “planned obsolescence.” That cycle is also unsustainable, given the limited resources on Earth, advocates say. Here’s a closer look at the problem and how to fix it.

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