Not bold enough. This regulation is part of the EU Ecodesign Directive. In fact, repairability was studied in the 2016-2019 working plan - so for 3-4 years. ht

Not bold enough. This regulation is part of the EU Ecodesign Directive. In fact, repairability was studied in the 2016-2019 working plan - so for 3-4 years. https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-19-1596_en.htm https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-19-1596_en.htm >>introduced for refrigerating appliances, household dishwashers, household washing machines and household washer-dryers, electronic displays and refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function. Some more facts here: https://eeb.org/europe-paves-way-for-right-to-repair/ https://eeb.org/europe-paves-way-for-right-to-repair/ >> - The proportion of defective devices being replaced by consumers grew from 3.5% in 2004 to 8.3% in 2012 (source) - This may be costing German consumers €110 a month per person (source) - A long-lasting washing machine will generate over 20 years 1.1 tonnes less CO2 than a short-lived model. This analysis takes into account manufacturing, distribution, use and end-of-life treatment (source) - Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world (source) - Only 35% of electronic waste in the EU is collected and treated properly (source) - Illegal flows within the EU are estimated at 4.65 million tonnes in 2012 (source)