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How to Repair First & Buy Smart: Save Thousands on Tech

Graphic promoting the 2026 Tech Care Pledge reading “Fix First, Buy Smart, Waste Less,” encouraging consumers to repair electronics first and make smarter tech purchases to save money and reduce electronic waste

How to Repair First & Buy Smart: Save Thousands on Tech (2026) Part 2 of 3 – The Tech Care Pledge Series Published: January 26, 2026 | Reading time: 7 minutes How to Repair First & Buy Smart: Save Thousands on Tech By Rob Link, Founder & CEO, Tech Care Association In Part 1 ofContinue reading “How to Repair First & Buy Smart: Save Thousands on Tech”

Repair vs Replace: Why 80% Waste Money on New Tech (2026)

Pile of discarded smartphones, laptops, and electronic devices symbolizing e-waste and the cost of unnecessary tech upgrades, representing the 2026 pledge to fix devices first, buy smarter, and reduce electronic waste.

The article discusses the prevalent issue of consumers replacing tech devices instead of repairing them, highlighting that over 80% opt for new purchases due to misleading retail practices. This not only leads to unnecessary expenses but also contributes significantly to electronic waste. The Tech Care Pledge encourages repair-first approaches to save money and reduce environmental impact.

The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Tech on Facebook Marketplace: Save Money, Reduce E-Waste, and Support Local Repair

People buying and selling used tech devices in a repair shop setting with a recycling symbol on the wall — promoting a guide to using Facebook Marketplace to save money, reduce e-waste, and support local repair businesses.

The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Tech on Facebook Marketplace The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Tech on Facebook Marketplace: Save Money, Reduce E-Waste, and Support Local Repair Facebook Marketplace has quietly become one of the world’s most powerful platforms for buying and selling refurbished electronics. With an estimated 1.1 billion monthly visitors,Continue reading “The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Tech on Facebook Marketplace: Save Money, Reduce E-Waste, and Support Local Repair”