Supporters of SB 244 pose in front of a pile of laptops and other devices during a rally. | Andy Smith, Courtesy of CALPIRG
California’s right-to-repair bill for electronics awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, and supporters are lauding the years of work it took to get to this point. Continue Reading
Computing giant HP has joined the ranks of companies such as Apple in supporting California consumers’ right to fix their own devices. | BalkansCat/Shutterstock
California’s right-to-repair bill is drawing more high-profile backing, with HP becoming the latest OEM to publicly endorse it. Continue Reading
Supporters of SB 244 held a rally for the bill’s passage on Aug. 22 | Courtesy of CALPRIG
After years of pushing back against bills that would grant consumers the right to repair electronics, Apple announced it supports an amended version of one such bill currently in play in California. Continue Reading
Samsung’s existing partnership with uBreakiFix is set to expand, bringing pilot testing and faster repairs to customers. | Elnur/Shutterstock
Samsung is adding more device repair options in the U.S. through an expanded partnership with uBreakiFix. Continue Reading
A Google employee swaps out a motherboard at Google’s data center in The Dalles, Ore. | Courtesy of Google
Google’s latest environmental sustainability report highlighted how the tech giant is working to increase its use of recycled materials and decrease its waste. Continue Reading
Analysts point to inflationary pressure as a key driver of reduced demand for PCs. | KenSoftTH/Shutterstock
Around the globe, PC shipments dropped 16.6% in the second quarter of 2023, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of decline. However, analysts at Gartner say the trend may be shifting soon.
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HP aims to reach 75% circularity by 2030 and to recycle 1.2 million metric tons of hardware by 2025. | BalkansCat/Shutterstock
Global tech manufacturer HP made progress on its sustainability goals in 2022, using 45% more recycled metals and auditing twice as many recyclers as the previous year. Continue Reading
George Milton, CEO of Clover, hopes to leverage ARC’s two decades of experience to offer clients the best possible service. | Maxx-Studio/Shutterstock
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Life cycle management services company Clover Environmental Solutions acquired all of America’s Remanufacturing Company’s operating assets for an undisclosed amount. Continue Reading
A report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group estimated that taxpayers could save $1.8 billion on Chromebooks for schools if the devices’ lifespans were doubled. | Konstantin Savusia/Shutterstock
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund says Google needs to extend the software expiration date of its Chromebooks. Continue Reading
Having made it past the Senate, SB 244 has now gone further into the legislative process than any other right-to-repair bill in California. | V.stock/Shutterstock
A right-to-repair bill covering electronics and appliances moved forward in California, heading from the Senate to the Assembly after some amendments. Continue Reading