Basel Action Network: Global e-waste dumping has moved from China to Thailand, including this "dioxin factory" with no emissions controls.
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#NationalTeflonDay? No way. States are stepping up to eliminate toxic chemicals used to make Teflon, which have contaminated drinking water for over 15 million Americans. https://t.co/UPXdYiJFD3
Electronics manufacturers use federal copyright laws - and aggressive enforcement - to keep us from being able to fix our own stuff. #RightToRepair is a critical way we can push back. #LegalizeRepair https://t.co/hrT7GLfNsm
Many of our leaders talk about the need for more STEM education and programs tot develop more technology skills. Here’s an easy way to start: Make it easy for kids to fix their own gadgets. #RepairTeaches those skills and build self-reliance. Pass #RightToRepair
The electronics repair industry represents 60,000 small businesses that employ 175,000 people. #RepairWorks to give people economic opportunity doing a valuable service that’s good for the planet. We must protect our #RightToRepair
We can fix our own cars. Auto companies sell parts and repair manuals. Why can't we fix our own electronics? Electronics manufacturers block repairs by refusing to sell parts, tool, diagnostics and manuals. #ItsOurStuff#RightToRepair
“It should be easier for you to fix your devices yourself, or get them repaired by a professional you choose, without being penalized.�� #ItsOurStuff #RightToRepair
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When you can fix things, you don’t have to throw them away. Let’s give everyone the #RightToRepair to cut e-waste and stand up to a throwaway system. https://t.co/NdJ4gmAJOF #RepairCutsWaste
When manufacturers make it impossible to fix our electronics, it means things that could be repaired are thrown away. It is estimated that 40% of the heavy metals in U.S. landfills come from discarded electronics. #RepairCutsWaste#RightToRepair