To help promote the anticipated life of smartphones, tablets, and other consumer technology devices, the European Union (EU) Commission has introduced a new way for consumers to assess the extent to which their devices are repairable.
The EU’s new “repairability score system” will soon be displayed on the EU’s new Energy Label that accompanies electronic devices. According to the Commission, “the repairability scores provide a clear and easy-to-understand rating of a product’s repairability from A (highest) to E (lowest).” Individual repairability scores consider several critical factors, including key product components, the steps and tools needed to disable a device and access replaceable components, and the availability of replacement information and spare parts.
The Commission says that the new repairability score system will provide consumers with information essential to understanding the environmental sustainability of new devices when they purchase them, allowing them to make more informed choices.
The article by the EU Commission on its new reparability score system is available at https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/eu-introduces-new-labels-to-help-consumers-reduce-electronic-waste/194462/
