Good news from the Right to Repair world

There's been a lot going on in the Right to Repair world. We'll fill you in. No Images? Click here California farmers nail their own repair coffin A couple weeks ago, the California Farm Bureau sold out farmers by forfeiting their right to modify equipment without going through a dealer—setting a worrying precedent for Right to Repair legislation nationwide.   Read more about the detrimental decision   Let us fix our stuff Some people think you shouldn't be able to repair your own stuff. We are not those people. And we put together 10 reasons why you should care, too.    Read the reasons   'Eco-design' propels Right to Repair in Europe You’re not crazy—a new study proves that the average washing machine breaks a full two years sooner than it did 10 years ago. That's why European policymakers are turning towards Right to Repair legislation to make products more durable, more efficient, and more repairable. Learn more about the proposed legislation   The kids are alright This 17-year-old has become Michigan's leading Right to Repair advocate. Motherboard finds out what motivates him. Learn about his activism   Your monthly Right to Repair round-up The media's been making a lot of noise about Right to Repair this month. Here are some of the highlights, so you can get all caught up with us: Right to Repair is a Simple Way to Cut Health Care Costs. U.S. PIRG. September 11, 2018. The New iPhones Look Fine. But My Old One Is Looking Better Than Ever. The New York Times. September 28, 2018. Can That iPhone Be Fixed? Consumers Seek the 'Right to Repair.' The Christian Science Monitor. September 27, 2018. An Ode to the Headphone Jack. Medium. September 26, 2018. Introducing a More Circular Economy Will Meet with Resistance. The Economist. September 29, 2018.   iFixit 1330 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA  Thanks for subscribing to the iFixit Newsletter.   Like    Tweet    Forward  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe