Section 4 of 6
What the failure costs
Waste, repair law and the residual value. 3 pieces sit in this section; the whole roster is on the archive.
Tonnage that is measured badly
Global e-waste is reported in the tens of millions of tonnes a year, with a documented collection rate far below what is generated.
longStatute arriving after the practice
Repair laws in the EU and several US states now compel parts, tools and documentation, which is a legislative answer to a design decision.
longWhat a dead smart device is worth
Resale value collapses when the service ends, which is why lifespan and price should be read together at purchase.
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