Re:The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortag...
by Abishek_Muthian on Monday September 07, 2020 @12:57AM
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>Right to repair and user-replaceable batteries have nothing to do with each other whatsoever.
I never said they are the same, my statement on 'Right to repair' ends with this -
> I feel sad that we need to educate and demand 'The Right to Repair'.
Rest of my comment are about user-repairability and I disagree that it's just a matter of personal preference. In most parts of the world, electronics recycling is unheard of; longevity of a device is improved when there are user-replaceable parts. Even in the countries where there is proper electronics recycling infrastructure - there are numerous complaints on how these products are becoming harder to recycle(especially the batteries) by 3rd party recycling companies.
In short, environmental pollution is not a matter of personal preference and everyone has a right to demand good practices from the manufacturer for the sake of the planet.
I never said they are the same, my statement on 'Right to repair' ends with this -
> I feel sad that we need to educate and demand 'The Right to Repair'.
Rest of my comment are about user-repairability and I disagree that it's just a matter of personal preference. In most parts of the world, electronics recycling is unheard of; longevity of a device is improved when there are user-replaceable parts. Even in the countries where there is proper electronics recycling infrastructure - there are numerous complaints on how these products are becoming harder to recycle(especially the batteries) by 3rd party recycling companies.
In short, environmental pollution is not a matter of personal preference and everyone has a right to demand good practices from the manufacturer for the sake of the planet.