Sustainable Technology: The Restart Project

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In a world where disposable consumption has become the norm and repairing electronics is a challenge, repair initiatives confront this established system. They empower individuals to take control of their electronics, extend their lifespan, and reduce the ever-growing pile of electronic waste. Based on principles of collaboration and support, the Restart eco-project teaches people how to fix their devices, creates repair workshops, and advocates for the “Right to Repair.” Their goal is to ensure that technology lasts longer and that repairs are accessible to everyone. Why is this important? Afisha.London explains.

Today, we live in a culture of disposable consumption. Finding local repair services can be challenging, and many devices are intentionally designed to be difficult to fix. As a result, people lose their repair skills, dispose of more electronics, and purchase new products. This contributes to an increase in electronic waste and the overuse of the planet’s limited resources.

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The Restart Project helps people organise repair events in local communities. At these events, participants teach each other how to fix broken devices, from tablets and phones to toasters and headphones. The project team also sets up workshops where people can repair their devices for free and learn essential repair skills.

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This knowledge drives real change by pushing governments to amend laws and encouraging businesses to reconsider their production methods. To ensure technology lasts longer, Restart is campaigning for the Right to Repair, a global movement aimed at empowering everyone to fix their own products. It seeks to change the regulations governing product manufacturing, making repairs simpler and more accessible while expanding consumer rights after purchase.

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The problem is clear. The products we use every day are becoming increasingly harder to repair. Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, and manufacturers of phones and laptops are making their products more difficult to fix. The UK ranks second in the world for electronic waste per capita, generating 24 kg of tech waste per person each year! This issue isn’t only restricted to digital devices – the number of household appliances that fail within five years of purchase is also rising rapidly.

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Restart collaborates with numerous repair hubs and independent workshops based in London. On its website, you can find information about local events where repair assistance is available, DIY repair guides, and computer refurbishment projects. This provides an opportunity to make a small yet meaningful contribution to environmental sustainability today!

Cover photo: The Restart Project

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