Up to 10 years of repairs are required by new EU regulations for tech manufacturers.

We don't want our future generations to have to buy air to breathe because gadgets are one of the biggest sources of waste. Therefore, we are here to pursue a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

The European Union is requiring product manufacturers to offer repairs for their products, even if they are already past the sales guarantee, in order to reduce waste and increase the lifespan of commercial products for consumers.

No matter whether the product's legal guarantee is still in effect, under the new regulations, businesses must repair their products five to ten years after the sale.

In addition, they demand that repairs for damaged goods be made without charge during the product's two-year guarantee. Specifically, ensuring that the repair price is less expensive than the product's replacement or is of equal value. Manufacturers of technology must continue to provide repairs after this time, whether they are free or cost money.

Washing machines, vacuums, fridges, televisions, and other items are considered "repairable" goods under EU law and fit the bill. Additionally, there is interest in extending the measure's applicability to technological devices with intelligence, such as tablets and smartphones.

Europe has developed a vicious case of piling waste as a result of the proliferation of home appliances and everyday gadgets because products are thrown out entirely rather than having their parts recycled or reused.

via noypigeek.com