RenovationfromEarth9111 week agoGuest Idea: Will Tariffs Reignite Fix-It CultureTariffs on imported appliances may shift consumer behavior from replacement to repair, reducing waste and benefiting the environment.
fromBusiness Insider3 months agoAmerica forgot how to fix stuff. Trump's tariffs could change that.The long and short of why we don't fix things anymore is that it's easy not to. New is often cheaper, faster, and more exciting than repairing the old.Tech industry
fromThe Verge3 months agoThe rise of 'Frankenstein' laptops in New Delhi's repair marketsRepairing old laptops provides low-cost solutions for the digital economy.Technicians repurpose e-waste to meet high demand for budget devices.Companies are increasingly engaging in planned obsolescence, affecting consumer choice.
Renovationfromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoHow repair shops are giving broken devices a new lease of lifeThe Fixing Factory in Camden exemplifies efforts in the UK to promote repair culture and reduce e-waste.