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@OliverNoble @rogerlipscombe Completely agree. Given that the CO2e embodied emissions are generally much higher than from use, keeping an item for longer and avoiding the manufacture of new things is most often the best thing to do environmentally. So a laser printer you've had for 10 years is likely better than 5 inkjets that last 2 years. There's plenty of variables involved of course, but it's a good rule of thumb.

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@OliverNoble @rogerlipscombe Completely agree. Given that the CO2e embodied emissions are generally much higher than from use, keeping an item for longer and avoiding the manufacture of new things is most often the best thing to do environmentally. So a laser printer you've had for 10 years is likely better than 5 inkjets that last 2 years. There's plenty of variables involved of course, but it's a good rule of thumb.

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@natematias Re: your bike lights - do you have a specific model? First step is to search if anyone has had any success with your specific model.

If you can get it out easily, you'll need to either repair or replace the battery. Repair is not simple, so more likely something you'd do on a higher capacity battery (like that for an e-bike). If you can find a replacement battery that fits, you could replace.

Also, try getting some help and advice at a local Repair Cafe if you have one.

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@natematias Re: your bike lights - do you have a specific model? First step is to search if anyone has had any success with your specific model.

If you can get it out easily, you'll need to either repair or replace the battery. Repair is not simple, so more likely something you'd do on a higher capacity battery (like that for an e-bike). If you can find a replacement battery that fits, you could replace.

Also, try getting some help and advice at a local Repair Cafe if you have one.

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@natematias The ability to remove and replace batteries is a massive frustration. A lot of products just aren't designed for it, which is a huge problem.

For a deep dive, check out this report from last year on the topic: https://repair.eu/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/RTR_Final-Report-2021.pdf

There's actually rules on this from the EU recently announced - https://www. europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pre ss-room/20221205IPR60614/batteries-deal-on-new-eu-rules-for-design-production-and-waste-treatment

The devil will be in the detail however, so keep an eye on https://repair.eu for a close look coming soon at what the deal will *actually* mean.

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@natematias The ability to remove and replace batteries is a massive frustration. A lot of products just aren't designed for it, which is a huge problem.

For a deep dive, check out this report from last year on the topic: https://repair.eu/wp-content/uploads/2 021/12/RTR_Final-Report-2021.pdf

There's actually rules on this from the EU recently announced - https://www. europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pre ss-room/20221205IPR60614/batteries-deal-on-new-eu-rules-for-design-production-and-waste-treatment

The devil will be in the detail however, so keep an eye on https://repair.eu for a close look coming soon at what the deal will *actually* mean.

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Not to mention the problems listed in the Ars Technica article:

❌ software prematurely bricking printers
🚫 attempts to limit refilling of cartridges and use of third-party consumables

This is why we need regulation on printers, slowly coming together in EU: https://susproc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/produ ct-bureau/node/529

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Not to mention the problems listed in the Ars Technica article:

❌ software prematurely bricking printers
🚫 attempts to limit refilling of cartridges and use of third-party consumables

This is why we need regulation on printers, slowly coming together in EU: https://susproc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/produ ct-bureau/node/529

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However many inkjet printers tend to fail way too early, resulting in unnecessary waste.

Data from community repair events we analysed shows a range of recurrent problems experienced by users everywhere: https://openrepair.org/open-data/insig hts/printers/

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However many inkjet printers tend to fail way too early, resulting in unnecessary waste.

Data from community repair events we analysed shows a range of recurrent problems experienced by users everywhere: https://openrepair.org/open-data/insig hts/printers/

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🖨️ Laser printers have a higher environmental footprint compared to inkjet ones, also highlighted by our analysis of LCA data.

They produce much more CO2 at each stage of their lifespan, and the % of emissions during the use phase is also higher.

https://therestartproject.org/consumpt ion/hidden-impact-devices/

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🖨️ Laser printers have a higher environmental footprint compared to inkjet ones, also highlighted by our analysis of LCA data.

They produce much more CO2 at each stage of their lifespan, and the % of emissions during the use phase is also higher.

https://therestartproject.org/consumpt ion/hidden-impact-devices/

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Epson recently announced it will phase out laser printers in 2026 and only focus on inkjet ones, for environmental reasons.

Is it enough? Not really from a #RightToRepair perspective.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/1 1/epson-quitting-laser-printers-doesnt-address-its-bigger-sustainability-issue/

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Epson recently announced it will phase out laser printers in 2026 and only focus on inkjet ones, for environmental reasons.

Is it enough? Not really from a #RightToRepair perspective.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/1 1/epson-quitting-laser-printers-doesnt-address-its-bigger-sustainability-issue/

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@Cbfoley Great stuff. Do you have any links/info about your setup of the car batteries connected to a solar panel? Sounds fantastic!

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@Cbfoley Great stuff. Do you have any links/info about your setup of the car batteries connected to a solar panel? Sounds fantastic!

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@nwin Thanks Niall! 👋

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@nwin Thanks Niall! 👋

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@medecinelibre No promises - but coming to a community repair event can be a nice way to meet and connect with people :)

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@medecinelibre No promises - but coming to a community repair event can be a nice way to meet and connect with people :)

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@roannaflowers It's worth having a look on https://www. repaircafe.org/en/visit/ to see if there's any repair cafes near you.

Also try searching for 'Fixit Clinics' - community repair groups are often called this in the US.

Good luck!

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@roannaflowers It's worth having a look on https://www. repaircafe.org/en/visit/ to see if there's any repair cafes near you.

Also try searching for 'Fixit Clinics' - community repair groups are often called this in the US.

Good luck!

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@Transparent You might like our wiki page on the basics of electronics repair: https://wiki.restarters.net/The_Absolu te_Basics

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@Transparent You might like our wiki page on the basics of electronics repair: https://wiki.restarters.net/The_Absolu te_Basics

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@Transparent Clothes, bikes and mechnical thingies is fantastic!

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@Transparent Clothes, bikes and mechnical thingies is fantastic!

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@sheislaurence 👋 Currently Neil operating the toot button, but we'll have a few people chipping in over time.

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@sheislaurence 👋 Currently Neil operating the toot button, but we'll have a few people chipping in over time.

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@jacattell You can find info on how to get involved here - https://therestartproject.org/get-invo lved/

And you can check here for upcoming events in London - https://therestartproject.org/london

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@jacattell You can find info on how to get involved here - https://therestartproject.org/get-invo lved/

And you can check here for upcoming events in London - https://therestartproject.org/london

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@Emily_S Hi 👋 Good to be here!

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@Emily_S Hi 👋 Good to be here!

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There's a lot of hype about #Apple announcing the expansion of its "self repair" service to the UK and some other European countries.

Just in case you're wondering - this is far from the #RightToRepair we need.

Here's our statement as part of the R2R Europe campaign:
https://repair.eu/news/apples-self-rep air-programme-is-not-the-right-to-repair-we-need/

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There's a lot of hype about #Apple announcing the expansion of its "self repair" service to the UK and some other European countries.

Just in case you're wondering - this is far from the #RightToRepair we need.

Here's our statement as part of the R2R Europe campaign:
https://repair.eu/news/apples-self-rep air-programme-is-not-the-right-to-repair-we-need/

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Hello Fediverse! #introduction

We're a charity that helps people learn how to repair their broken things, and challenges the pattern of consumption of electronics and electricals in the first place.

We support community #repair and #reuse and repair businesses in London and beyond, and are active in pushing for the #RightToRepair in the UK and in Europe.

#RestartParties #RepairCafes #FixingFactories

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Hello Fediverse! #introduction

We're a charity that helps people learn how to repair their broken things, and challenges the pattern of consumption of electronics and electricals in the first place.

We support community #repair and #reuse and repair businesses in London and beyond, and are active in pushing for the #RightToRepair in the UK and in Europe.

#RestartParties #RepairCafes #FixingFactories