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>It means we're doing less with more Labor is an input too. Fixing something in a way that saves some materials, but requires hours of skilled labor and specia
by gruez 6mo ago
>It means we're doing less with more
Labor is an input too. Fixing something in a way that saves some materials, but requires hours of skilled labor and specialized equipment doesn't straightforwardly mean you're saving overall.
- hyperbovine 6mo agoI'll bet it does once you properly price in externalities.
- gruez 6mo agoThere are various localities that add recycling fees to electronics. They're on the order of 1% of the purchase price, so it's unlikely to make a difference in the repair vs replace calculation.