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Demand more durable goods that are more easily repaired
To make it easier to extend the lifespan of a product
The issues
In this age of overconsumption, when humanity is using up natural resources more quickly than our planet is capable of replenishing them, too many resources are being used to produce goods that too rapidly become obsolete. Enough already with coffee makers and smartphones that need to be replaced every two years! We can no longer afford to operate in a system of production and consumption that is geared to replacing our goods with cheap new products rather than repairing them.
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A product that lasts a long time and that can be repaired helps to reduce the extraction of new resources to produce a new product, reduces the energy needed to manufacture and transport it, and reduces the amount of potentially toxic waste that ends up at the landfill. It also saves consumers time and money.
In order to make informed purchase decisions, consumers need information on the lifespan of products and on how they can be repaired. To offer a quality product, manufacturers must make it easier for consumers to repair it.
The government must introduce legislation to help the public prolong the lifespan of their goods as much as possible.
“ Even if the will is there to break this vicious circle, the lack of information on reparability at the time of purchase makes the task difficult for consumers. Not to mention the often discouraging cost of repair: the price of the part that needs to be replaced plus the cost of labour often exceeds the purchase price of a new product. ”
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FAQ
Where are we at in Quebec with regards to the right to repair?
The Consumer Protection Act provides a legal warranty, stipulating that a product must be able to serve its normal purpose for a reasonable period of time. This measure, however, is not sufficient to guarantee a right to compensation.
In December 2019, the Consumer Protection Office launched a public consultation aimed at collecting comments and recommendations to improve the law and to require more durable goods that are more easily repaired.
In April 2021, the act to amend the Consumer Protection Act to fight against planned obsolescence and to assert the right to repair goods unanimously passed the adoption in principle stage in the National Assembly. But since then, there have been no updates. At Équiterre, we believe that the bill must continue to move forward as soon as possible towards its adoption. That’s why we’ve launched this petition. Please sign it and stand with us to demand the right to repair!
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