Washington Post: Time to end planned obsolescence
February 23, 2023
Washington Post: Time to end planned obsolescence A major news outlet released an analysis of 14 popular consumer devices, finding that most could stop working
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Smartphone giant partners with iFixit on independent repair
April 15, 2022
Global smartphone maker Samsung will now enable customers with Galaxy devices to repair the items themselves, using tools and parts from the company. Read More…
Feds want industry help to lower PV recycling costs
April 12, 2022
It’s generally cheaper to landfill old solar panels than it is to recycle them. The U.S. Department of Energy wants to change that. Read More…
In My Opinion: Support a sustainable precious metals supply chain
March 7, 2022
A leader at precious metals company TANAKA discusses how ITAD and recycling companies can ensure a more sustainable supply chain by giving consumers incentives to
In My Opinion: Why giving away computers is good for business
February 21, 2022
An account executive at PCs for People explains the business benefits ITAD providers can enjoy when they donate computers to people in need through nonprofit
Google the latest to face shareholder action on repair
February 9, 2022
Activist investors have used shareholder resolutions to pressure Microsoft and Apple on their repair policies. Now, Google is feeling the heat. Read More…
Dell, Sonos and others advance repairability efforts
January 30, 2022
OEMs are looking at redesigning products to ease repair and recycling, and three youths are inspired to start a nonprofit group after participating in a