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European ‘right to repair’ law to cover phones and tablets Makers of electronic devices will have to make their products easier to repair under the EU’s right to repair legislation Economics Environment Sustainable Development Technology
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In good supply: ensuring ethics in the mobile phone supply chain Some 18 million people are employed in the electronics trade worldwide, and exploitation is rife. One mobile phone manufacturer is going to ... Written in partnership with Your Co-op
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On the mend: the organisation that helps people learn to repair their broken electronics The Restart Project helps people learn how to repair their broken electronics, and rethink how they consume them in the first place Economics Environment Society
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Upgrading your phone feels good – but saving the planet feels better E-waste is the fastest growing stream of waste in most countries worldwide. But there are plenty of alternatives to letting old or disused m... Written in partnership with Your Co-op

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