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Repair Is Climate Action: The Hidden Link to Rare Earth Supply Chains

Technician repairing a smartphone motherboard surrounded by glowing mineral-like elements, symbolizing the connection between device repair and rare earth supply chains

By Rob Link, Founder and CEO, Tech Care Association Founder, WhereToRepair.org · Founder, eWaste Warriors Published April 27, 2026 · ~14 min read Repair Is Climate Action: The Hidden Link to Rare Earth Supply Chains Headline graphic showing three key statistics: China controls 94 percent of rare earth magnet manufacturing, repair instead of replacement reducesContinue reading “Repair Is Climate Action: The Hidden Link to Rare Earth Supply Chains”

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”