We have a right to repair! (Changelog Interviews #582)

Mar 15, 2024

Discussion on the electronics Right to Repair law in Oregon, challenges of DMCA, recycling with glued-in batteries, producer responsibility, repair scoring systems. iFixit funds advocacy through tool sales. Advocacy for right to repair legislation, challenges faced, economics of recycling, and promoting repairable products

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Empowering DIY Repairs through Advocacy and Tools

01:41 • 7min

Navigating the Intersection of Policies and Corporate Strategies

08:21 • 17min

Exploring Launch Week, Repair Guides, and the Right to Repair Movement

25:15 • 3min

Advocating for Right to Repair Legislation

28:33 • 9min

Challenges of Legislation on Right to Repair

37:48 • 12min

Economics of Recycling and Enterprise Linux Transition

50:13 • 8min

Advocating for the Right to Repair

58:34 • 20min

Advocacy for Repairability and the Right to Repair

01:18:28 • 5min

This week Adam went solo — talking to Kyle Wiens, Founder and CEO at iFixit, about all things Right to Repair. They discussed the latest win here in the US with Oregon passing an electronics Right to Repair law to allow owners the right to get their stuff fixed anywhere as well as limit the anti-repair practices of parts pairing. They also discussed the history of the DMCA, the challenges posed by Section 1201, the challenges of recycling products with glued-in batteries, the need for producer responsibility, the future of repairability, repair scoring systems to inform consumers, and so much more. Did you know that iFixit funds its advocacy work through the sale of its tools and parts? So cool.

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