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fromEarth911
6 days ago

Find Your Fix: Tech Brands Are Embracing Right to Repair

By January 2026, over a quarter of Americans will live in states with right-to-repair laws, and that number should rise to more than 35% by fall 2026 when Connecticut and Texas join in. The European Union also passed a Right to Repair Directive in 2024, which will apply to all EU countries by July 2026. These rules make manufacturers give consumers and independent repair shops the tools, parts, manuals, and software needed to fix their own products.
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Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Kibu secures investment offer from Peter Jones and Jenna Meek after Dragons' Den pitch

Kibu secured investment from Dragons' Den entrepreneurs for modular, repairable children's headphones designed around circular economy principles to reduce electronic waste.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
3 years ago

'A great day for consumers in Europe': EU votes for single smartphone charger

The EU mandates USB-C as the common charger for smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024, reducing e-waste and costs; laptops follow from 2026.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Interview: Orange Business's Jerome Goulard on making telecoms greener and cleaner | Computer Weekly

Jérôme Goulard leads Orange Business sustainable IT efforts, scaling refurbished hardware and redeploying event equipment to cut carbon, save capital, and reduce e‑waste.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
6 months ago

Should you buy a refurbished iPad in 2025? I did the math so you don't have to

Second-hand retailers like Back Market offer refurbished gadgets at prices lower than retail.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
10 months ago

Samsung now sells refurbished Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, and S24 at discounted prices

Samsung's Certified Renewed program offers refurbished Galaxy S24 phones, promoting sustainability and providing discounts to consumers.
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