by stefanie | Mar 1, 2023 | World Focus
Right to Repair and many other NGOs have come together to try and protect consumers against unfair commercial practices and greenwashing, saying the current proposal “Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition” will not effectively end false claims. As the climate...
by stefanie | Dec 6, 2022 | World Focus
On the 30th of November 2022, the European Commission released its second set of circular economy initiatives. The proposal for right to repair was once more delayed and left out of this Circular Economy package. Right to Repair Europe said in its blog, “By delaying...
by stefanie | Sep 2, 2022 | World Focus
There is an ever growing demand for used technology, but how do you accurately describe it? Used, refurbished, and remanufactured are all words that describe products like printers, mobile phones, tablets, and printer consumables that are put back on the market....
by stefanie | Jul 11, 2022 | Around the Industry
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against grill maker Weber-Stephen Products, LLC, for illegally restricting customers’ right to repair their purchased products. The FTC’s complaint charges that Weber’s warranty included terms that conveyed that the...
by stefanie | Jun 7, 2022 | World Focus
On 3 June, the New York State Senate passed a bill, titled “Digital Fair Repair Act”, which relates to the sale of digital electronic equipment; requires original equipment manufacturers to provide diagnostic and repair information. This bill requires OEMs to make...
