Repairing for a cooler planet
Every year, around 1.3 billion smart phones are purchased around the world. The electronics production industry is among eight supply chains responsible for over half of all global greenhouse gas emissions. From the mining of raw materials to manufacturing and international transportation, the majority of environmental damage your electronics cause happens before they even get in your hands.
Electronics also contribute to the climate crisis after you part ways with them- releasing toxic chemicals and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
So-what can we do about it here in Central Oregon? The most promising answer we have right now is repair. If we can extend the lifespan of our electronic devices by 50%–100%, we would cut in half their total lifetime greenhouse gas emissions.
One of the world’s leading advocates for repair is Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit. We are thrilled to share that he will be volunteering as one of our invaluable fixers at our August Repair Cafe in Bend! He, along with another awesome fixer, will be offering electronics repair. If you or someone you know has a broken laptop, tv, or phones– Rethink the urge to buy a new one, and bring it to our Repair Cafe!