The European Union and some states in the US are considering waste minimization laws that could force manufacturers to repair products in the case they break down and also to make the goods more durable in the first place. The initiative comes amid a growing backlash against impervious products, some of which are glued together and which cannot be accessed by the consumer.
Waste minimization law could force manufacturers to make products last longer
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