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"Europe is one of the largest markets in the world, which means that new
EU design guidelines and right to repair mandates could force
manufacturers across the world to make more durable products. The shift
can’t come soon enough. At over ten million tons per year, e-waste is
the fastest growing waste stream in Europe. In Germany alone, two
million tons are generated annually. Repairing products and extending
their useful life could play a key role in mitigating the environmental
consequences of all this waste. And that’s exactly what a large majority
of EU citizens want. Nearly 80 percent would rather repair their devices
than replace them. And a majority think that manufacturers should be
legally obliged to facilitate the repair of digital devices or the
replacement of their individual parts."
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
