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Episode 150: "Right to Repair" with Kevin O'Reilly of the U.S. PIRG Evidence of Design
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In this episode we discuss the "Right to Repair" movement with Kevin O'Reilly (@kevin_oreilly7), director of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group's Right to Repair campaign.
Recently, the Biden Administration and 27 state governments have pushed legislation to make it easier and more affordable for consumers to repair consumer electronics, medical equipment, farming equipment, and more. Why? Well, for years consumer advocates have pushed for "Right to Repair" legislation to ensure consumers can repair devices without having to (1) throw them out and buy a new one when an issue arises or (2) be forced to pay heavy costs getting it repaired through the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Right to Repair legislation would enable consumers and third party repair businesses (similar to third party car mechanics) to obtain the parts necessary to repair devices, the knowledge of how to repair devices, and greater choice of who to go to in order to repair a device. This could have extensive economic benefits for consumers and environmental benefits for us all.
Thanks for joining us.
In this episode we discuss the "Right to Repair" movement with Kevin O'Reilly (@kevin_oreilly7), director of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group's Right to Repair campaign.
Recently, the Biden Administration and 27 state governments have pushed legislation to make it easier and more affordable for consumers to repair consumer electronics, medical equipment, farming equipment, and more. Why? Well, for years consumer advocates have pushed for "Right to Repair" legislation to ensure consumers can repair devices without having to (1) throw them out and buy a new one when an issue arises or (2) be forced to pay heavy costs getting it repaired through the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Right to Repair legislation would enable consumers and third party repair businesses (similar to third party car mechanics) to obtain the parts necessary to repair devices, the knowledge of how to repair devices, and greater choice of who to go to in order to repair a device. This could have extensive economic benefits for consumers and environmental benefits for us all.
Thanks for joining us.
56 分鐘