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”
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Big Tech Decides When Your Stuff Breaks. Right to Repair in 2026 Can Stop Them.
Big Tech Decides When Your Stuff Breaks. Right to Repair in 2026 Can Stop Them. Big Tech Decides When Your Stuff Breaks. Right to Repair in 2026 Can Stop Them. 🔧 The Affordability Crisis Has a Hidden Cause: Big Tech Before you pay $329 for a repair that costs $80 elsewhere—read this. Your FIRST callContinue reading “Big Tech Decides When Your Stuff Breaks. Right to Repair in 2026 Can Stop Them.”
Digital Right to Repair: Why You Deserve Control Over Your Devices
If you own a phone, a laptop, a smart thermostat, or a game console, you probably assume one simple thing: it should keep working for a reasonable amount of time. But more and more, that promise is being quietly broken. Manufacturers design devices that are hard to open, hard to fix, and heavily dependent onContinue reading “Digital Right to Repair: Why You Deserve Control Over Your Devices”
The Ever-Burning 1901 Lightbulb: Why It Inspires a New Generation of eWaste Warriors
A California lightbulb from 1901 symbolizes the durability lost in modern tech, highlighting the problem of planned obsolescence. This culture produces vast e-waste, causing economic and digital divides, particularly affecting low-income communities. The eWaste Warriors initiative advocates for repair and reuse, aiming to empower communities and reduce electronic waste.
The Google Conspiracy: How Big Tech Hides Your Best Repair Options
The article exposes how Google’s advertising restrictions prevent consumers from finding affordable independent repair shops, leading to increased costs and limited choices. It highlights the consequences of planned obsolescence and reveals personal stories from repair professionals. The solution presented is WhereToRepair.org, a directory connecting consumers to local repair services bypassing Google’s restrictions.