Joint Statement on improving product durability and reparability
“We live in a disposable society. It’s easier to throw things out than to fix them.” – Neil LaBute
“We live in a disposable society. It’s easier to throw things out than to fix them.” – Neil LaBute
The current model for electronics ownership means technology companies have no incentive to provide better products.
There is “no point” in ambitious waste and recycling targets “if they only lead to infringements”, according to a senior European Commission official working on the new circular economy policy.
The report Delivering Resource-Efficient Products – how Ecodesign can drive a circular economy in Europe is available for download here.