The European Union is looking for ways to help citizens repair broken electronic devices instead of replacing them. The problem is significant: annually, the disposal of goods that could be repaired generates 35 million tonnes of waste and 261 million tonnes of greenhouse gases.
Brussels intends to reverse this trend by creating incentives for repair to become the preferred option for consumers. The European Commission thus wants to promote a more circular economy, where products have greater durability and less environmental impact.
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