There are over 25 bills establishing the right to repair consumer items in play across the U.S., and more than a dozen of those cover consumer electronics.
The ability to repair is not just a matter of convenience or cost savings, it’s a crucial factor in the fight against E-waste. Right to Repair can extend the lifespan of our devices, divert them from landfills, and reduce the demand for new products. You can read more about this story here:
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Brooks,
Are you seeing these right to repair options change the schedule of types of equipment you consistently see come through the ITAD process? ie, do you think we’ll see less MacBooks come thru on a short schedule if we can actually correctly repair some of that hardware going forward – so instead of maybe 3 yrs, it becomes more like 6?
James
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