The UK’s new ‘right to repair’ is not a right to repair
The UK should take steps urgently to extend access to spare parts and repair information for all products to everyone and address the high cost of repairs.
Do we have a Right to Repair in the UK? Not yet
For the first time, design for repairability, long-term availability of spare parts and repair information will be written into UK law, creating a precedent. But we don’t think there’s that much to celebrate yet – here is why.
Poll: Britons want to repair electronics but there are major barriers
A poll by YouGov shows that more Britons would like to repair their smartphones instead of replacing them. For laptops, a stronger majority prefer repair. But there are major barriers.
Repairing for the Earth, repairing everywhere
The environmental cost of our electronics consumption is a global problem, requiring a global response. For Earth Day, we shout about the global issue of climate change and electronic waste while we recognise the power of repair to respond to these challenges.
A unique opportunity for the UK to support repairable products
This month and in January, the EU member states may throw out over two years’ work on creating better product standards for appliances and electronics. We need to pressure the UK to support our right to repair.