
Disposable vapes are creating piles of electronic waste
Retailers illegally sell thousands of disposable vapes every day. Here are four reasons they need to stop.
As we keep producing and consuming ever-increasing quantities of “stuff,” a growing number of people are asking: Can we create an economy that values common interests, public health and the quality of our lives, over growth at any cost?
We should be able to fix our stuff when it breaks. We need easy access to the information, tools, resources and third party repair shops it takes to fix our cell phones, appliances, electronics and other equipment. That means working together to get the companies who make our stuff, to give us the right to repair our stuff. When they do, it will be better for the planet, better for our budgets, and things will work the way they are supposed to.
Retailers illegally sell thousands of disposable vapes every day. Here are four reasons they need to stop.
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Electronic waste, or "e-waste," such as discarded smartphones, laptops, TVs and other devices can harm our environment and our health.
Consumer goods just aren’t built to last anymore — and when products break, they’re almost impossible to repair, pushing consumers to toss them out and buy new.
As we ring in the new year and look ahead to the changes we want to see in 2023, the policy at the top of WashPIRG’s list is the Right to Repair personal electronic devices.
Tethering customers to the manufacturer violates consumer rights and drives the electronic waste crisis.
PIRG’s Senior Right to Repair Campaign Director, Nathan Proctor, issued the following statement on the FTC announcement: “The rubber is hitting the road on the FTC’s new focus on protecting your Right to Repair ... "