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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”

Keeping Devices in the Market Longer: The Most Powerful Weapon Against the E-Waste Crisis

Smartphone e-waste pile contrasted with happy people reusing devices, promoting the mission of eWaste Warriors and TCA to extend device lifespan and reduce electronic waste.

The UN has declared e-waste a global crisis—62 million tons annually with only 22-25% recycled. But recycling isn’t the solution. Discover why keeping devices in the market longer through repair is the most powerful weapon we have, and how you can become an eWaste Warrior today.

The Ever-Burning 1901 Lightbulb: Why It Inspires a New Generation of eWaste Warriors

Light bulb glowing beside a pile of discarded electronics, symbolizing innovation, recycling, and the call to action for everyone to become an e-waste warrior and reduce electronic waste.

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.