“Paris hosts a dozen of these "repair cafes" – free, monthly initiatives that allow local residents to fix household objects and electronics with the help and advice of enthusiastic volunteers.
Pioneered by journalist Martine Postma in Amsterdam in 2009.. bbc.com/future/article…
Pioneered by journalist Martine Postma in Amsterdam in 2009.. bbc.com/future/article…
“In Europe, where the problem is particularly acute, researchers estimate only 12% to 15% of mobile phones are properly recycled – despite around 90% of the population owning one.”
“surveys have found nearly two-thirds of Europeans would rather repair their products than buy new ones.
Much like Imene's kitchen scales, French officials believe the current system is broken and needs to be fixed.”
Much like Imene's kitchen scales, French officials believe the current system is broken and needs to be fixed.”
“France's National Assembly last year voted to introduce an index of "repairability" ratings for appliances such as washing machines, lawnmowers, televisions and smartphones.
In doing so, the French government hopes to increase the electronics repair rate to 60% within five yrs”
In doing so, the French government hopes to increase the electronics repair rate to 60% within five yrs”
Cc; @stevemotola @tminus5
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