India’s repair culture could be the key to cutting its growing e-waste problem
- India’s repair culture could help reduce e-waste by extending the life of phones, laptops and other electronic devices.
- Repair delays the point at which gadgets become waste, making it a practical way to reduce waste and resource use.
- The focus on e-waste often centres on recycling and collection, while repair remains a less-discussed way to tackle the problem.
- Stronger repair ecosystems, better product design and supportive policies could help India extend product lifespans and curb e-waste.
Source: wastemanagement.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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