We live in an age of mass consumption, encouraged to buy new things rather than make old ones last. In the spirit of encouraging repeat customers, many tech companies make devices difficult to repair, drop software support for them, or otherwise encourage their replacement. The e-waste caused by consumption of new electronics measured a staggering 62 million tonnes in 2022. Not only is that hazardous to the environment, but it increases global reliance on labor exploitation as workers in
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