There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

Too many products are easier to throw away than fix—consumers deserve a ‘right to repair’::There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

  • Smoogs@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I cannot believe a law like this has to exist. It’s telling just how out of control and unchecked capitalism is.