Callee | zero waste activist, speaker & biz owner
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Planned Obsolescence + Your Right To Repair w/ Olivia Webb of iFixit
Planned Obsolescence + Your Right To Repair w/ Olivia Webb of iFixit
Planned Obsolescence + Your Right To Repair w/ Olivia Webb of iFixit
Wednesday 4th September 2019
Olivia Webb from iFixit.com talks about planned obsolescence and the right to repair on the Hippie Haven Podcast. Learn how fixing devices helps the planet.
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Callee | zero waste activist, speaker & biz owner
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Get the buttons here!Fix It Yourself: Olivia Webb on Repair Rights and Sustainability
We're just preventing a customer's right to repair. It's called the pentalobe screw, and they use it only in the bottom near the speaker to. Yes, that's what they will tell you it shouldn't.
Imagine buying a new gadget only to find out it’s designed to break. Sounds frustrating, right? In this episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast, Callee sits down with Olivia Webb from iFixit.com to dive into the world of planned obsolescence and the right to repair. Ever wondered why some products seem impossible to fix?
Olivia breaks down how manufacturers often make it tough for consumers to repair their own items, pushing us towards buying new instead of fixing what we have. But don’t worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Olivia shares how iFixit is fighting back by providing free online repair manuals and partnering with companies like HP to create more sustainable, repairable devices. From smartphones to cars, iFixit aims to teach you how to fix just about anything.
The conversation also touches on the importance of repairability scores, which help you make smarter choices about the products you buy. Olivia even encourages those who aren’t tech-savvy to give repairing a shot, showing that anyone can contribute to reducing waste and saving the planet. Tune in to learn practical tips on fixing your stuff and why it matters for the environment.