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August 18, 2018 02:34 pm
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/fySPv_uNYX4/eu-accepts-resolution-abolishing-planned-obsolescence-making-devices-easier-to-repair
EU Accepts Resolution Abolishing Planned Obsolescence, Making Devices Easier to Repair
Long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo writes: The European Parliament accepted a resolution to lengthen consumer goods and software's longevity, a counter to the alleged planned obsolescence process built into a lot of products. The European Parliament now wants the European Commission to create a clear definition of the term "planned obsolescence" and to develop a system to track that aging process. It also wants longer warranty periods and criteria to measure a product's strength. Each and every device should also have a mention of its minimal life expectancy. Devices should also be easier to repair: batteries and other components should be freely accessible for replacement, unless safety dictates otherwise. Manufacturers will also need to give other companies access to their components so that consumers can visit those companies for repairs.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/fySPv_uNYX4/eu-accepts-resolution-abolishing-planned-obsolescence-making-devices-easier-to-repair
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