REPAIR INSTEAD OF REPLACE
Repairing items where possible will minimise the use of resources, extend lifespan of products and its parts and reduce creation of waste. By 2050, plastic in the oceans will outweigh fish. We need to spur companies to improve product design to be long-lasting and repairable.
Here are some examples of what you can do:
> Repair broken or damaged items when possible instead of buying a replacement.
> Replace components to repair goods and extend their lifetime.
> Return damaged/broken items to retailers to repair.
Designers have a responsibility to design products that can be repaired more easily.
Governments can make repair of goods easier and cheaper; and introduce legislation for manuals to be available for 10+ years, for spare parts to be cheaper than new models, and for longer guarantees.