{"id":26513,"date":"2024-06-06T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=26513"},"modified":"2024-07-04T09:40:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T13:40:11","slug":"ifixit-this-why-we-need-the-right-to-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/ifixit-this-why-we-need-the-right-to-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"iFixit This! Why We Need the Right to Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The conversation explores the concept of Right to Repair and its impact on the <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/sustainable-mobile-device-lifecycle-management-minimizing-environmental-impact-and-improving-corporate-social-responsibility\/\">circular economy<\/a>. Right to Repair is the idea that consumers should have the ability to fix the products they own, and manufacturers should not be able to block repair or limit it to authorized repair shops. The movement has gained momentum globally, with several US states and countries passing right to repair laws. These laws typically require manufacturers to share parts, tools, and repair documentation with independent repair shops and device owners. The long-term impact of right to repair includes reducing <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-environmental-impact-of-cloud-computing-data-storage\/\">e-waste<\/a>, extending product lifespans, and promoting a more sustainable approach to electronics.<\/p>\n<p>Takeaways<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right to Repair is a movement that advocates for the ability to fix everything you own and prevents manufacturers from blocking repair.<\/li>\n<li>More US states and countries are passing <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-second-life-of-mobile-phones\/\">right to repair legislation<\/a>, which requires manufacturers to share parts, tools, and repair documentation with independent repair shops and device owners.<\/li>\n<li>Right to Repair contributes to a circular economy by promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/ghg-reduction-how-quantum-can-help-you-reach-your-sustainability-goals-while-avoiding-greenwashing\/\">reuse<\/a> and extending the lifespan of products, reducing e-waste and <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/4-takeaways-from-cop27\/\">carbon emissions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The impact of Right to Repair includes creating business opportunities and changing the way we think about our products and consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n<p>If you like our podcasts, please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple or wherever you get your podcasts from.<br \/>\nWant to be a guest on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/why-do-certifications-matter\/\">The Circular Future<\/a>\u00a0podcast? 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