Europeans get 'right to repair'

By Frank Jordans
Updated March 1 2021 - 7:24pm, first published 7:21pm
The EU now requires that refrigerators, washers and TVs can be repaired for up to 10 years.
The EU now requires that refrigerators, washers and TVs can be repaired for up to 10 years.

Companies selling refrigerators, washers, hairdryers or TVs in the European Union will need to ensure the appliances can be repaired for up to 10 years to help reduce the mountain of electrical waste that piles up on the continent.

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