Products must display expected lifespan and repairability information

Manufacturers must disclose how long their product is designed to last and how repairable it is.

The Problem:

A $30 kettle designed to last 1 year is fundamentally different from a $50 kettle designed to last 10 years. But you can't tell which is which at the store. Planned obsolescence thrives in darkness—consumers can't make sustainable choices without basic durability information.

The Standard:

Why This Matters:

We throw away mountains of products that could have been repaired or that we never would have bought if we'd known they were designed to fail. This standard shifts the market toward durability by letting consumers vote with their wallets—if they have the information to do so.