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According to a recently released study, washing machines have lost 30% of their lifespan, which went from 10 years to 7 years between 2010 and 2018. However, since 2015, planned obsolescence has been an offence punishable by 2 years in prison and a fine of 300,000 euros... The problem is nevertheless crucial. Planned obsolescence encourages the consumption of resources and out-of-use products accumulate in landfills. So will manufacturers finally change? Tout compte fait has examined a sample of washing machines, vacuum cleaners, irons, etc. to assess their durability. The results are shocking... For manufacturers, it is less expensive to weld components than to screw them and making spare parts available for years is expensive. Despite everything, some brands like Seb say they are committed to offering products that last longer. What is this promise worth? For the consumer, the solution may come from new labels like "Longtime" or the product repairability index that the government says it wants to set up. New entrepreneurs are also proposing to provide networks of repairers who guarantee to make your equipment last without breaking the bank. An investigation by Sibylle Véron. **** Fashion: how to dress without polluting? **** • Fashion: how to dress without polluting... **** The full series **** https://www.france.tv/france-2/tout-c... Tout Compte Fait, presented by Julian Bugier every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. on France 2, takes you behind the scenes of a changing world. MORE INFO https://www.france.tv/france-2/tout-c... FOLLOW US / tcf_f2 / toutcomptefait REACT Hashtag #TCF