Right to repair: what the plans mean for • Table.Briefings

With the planned amendment of the Ecodesign Directive and the right to repair, the EU Commission wants to come closer to the goal of a circular economy. For many companies, this would mean a deep intervention in their business model.

1.8 years – that’s the average lifespan of a smartphone. Often, repair is not even possible. And if it is, it is usually cheaper to buy a new device. As part of the Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI), the EU Commission now wants to strengthen the right to repair (Europe.Table reported).

Right to repair: what the plans mean for manufacturers

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