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The fact that we have to pass right-to-repair laws says a lot about our unsustainable throw-away culture of ubiquitous plastics and electronics.

But if we *made* that culture, we can *unmake* it. Partly with legislation, partly changing consumer attitudes.

My (informal) phone survey said over 50% of folks would keep their phones longer if updates weren't forced by planned obsolescence.

People are ready for less consumerism.

#ClimateSolutions

https://gizmodo.com/california-approves-nations-strongest-right-to-repair-l-1850843136


California Approves Nation's Strongest Right to Repair Law

The law goes beyond previous right-to-repair legislation by forcing manufacturers to provide repair resources for devices up to seven years after they are sold.
Mack DeGeurin (Gizmodo)
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Hexxy The Grouch
Hexxy The Grouch
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(cont.) Glad there is a movement to keep old gear up and running. My phone is pushing into the 5 year mark and I'm wanting to replace it before it truly dies. (The battery is falling off a bit faster than I'd like). There is the Fairphone 5, but not available in the US to my knowledge. If they can provide a device that will provide 5 - 8 years of support, I'm down for that. My coworker's shiny new phone is tempting, but don't need it. (apologies if I'm doing multipost wrong)
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Susan Kaye Quinn 🌱(she/her)
Susan Kaye Quinn 🌱(she/her)
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Fairphone 4 is in the US. https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/5/23783714/murena-fairphone-4-us-release-date-price-sustainability-repair

I'll keep my iPhone8 as long as I can. When the time comes, I'm hoping the options will be there for longer-lasting tech.


The environmentally conscious Fairphone 4 is finally coming to the US

The Fairphone 4 — a user-repairable smartphone built using ethically sourced materials — is finally coming to the US, almost two years after it first debuted in September 2021.
Jess Weatherbed (The Verge)

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