The things you can do
“Make less, buy less, use less, throw away less.”
― Akiko Busch
Practical things you can do
A guide to ensure your product is sustainable
Next time you buy something, you can use this checklist to get an idea about whether your product is sustainable or not:
- Does the product come with a repair manual or is it publicly available?
- Do you have information about how long the product is expected to last?
- Can the product be easily disassembled, or are parts glued or welded, or non-conventional screws used?
- Are there cases of early failure or are other concerns with the product raised on internet forums?
- Is there evidence that spare parts are sold somewhere (for example on the internet)?
- If the product contains a battery, can you easily access and replace it?
- Does the manufacturer provide longer guarantees than the legally required two years?
Repair Cafés near you
Next time something breaks down, how about taking it to a repair café? Check here to see if there’s one near you!