Climate change: 'Right to repair' gathers force
Found on BBC News on Wednesday, 09 January 2019
The European proposals refer to lighting, televisions and large home appliances.
At least 18 US states are considering similar laws in a growing backlash against products which can’t be prised apart because they’re glued together, or which don’t have a supply of spare parts, or repair instructions.
Manufacturers say the proposed rules on repairability are too strict and will stifle innovation.
If repairs by third parties is so bad for manufacturers, then just set the minimum warranty to 10 years. This will fuel the innovation: of products that last long. However, the manufacturers won't be happy about this either.