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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”

Reuse, Recycle & Join the Movement: Your Complete Guide to Responsible Tech Care

Community tech recycling event where diverse volunteers donate and sort used phones, laptops, and electronics into reuse and recycle bins as part of a responsible e-waste and device donation movement

Reuse, Recycle & Join the Movement: Your Complete Guide to Responsible Tech (2026) Part 3 of 3 – The Tech Care Pledge Series Published: February 9, 2026 | Reading time: 7 minutes Reuse, Recycle & Join the Movement: Your Complete Guide to Responsible Tech By Rob Link, Founder & CEO, Tech Care Association In PartContinue reading “Reuse, Recycle & Join the Movement: Your Complete Guide to Responsible Tech Care”