Second-Hand Markets and Resale
The Circular Economy and Right to Repair
Reusing, repairing and recycling keep products in use longer, and right-to-repair rules make it easier for consumers to fix devices.
A wider vision.
Circular economy
Design products to last and be reused, repaired and recycled.
Repair
Access to parts, manuals and tools makes repair affordable.
Policy
India has launched a right to repair portal to promote repair and spare parts availability.
Benefit
Less waste, more local jobs and lower costs for consumers.
A cracked screen
Repairing a phone screen costs far less than replacing the phone.
Assuming replacement is always easier
Repair can save money.
Key takeaways
- Circular economies extend product life.
- Repair rules help.
- India has a repair portal.
- Waste falls.
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