Right to Repair EU
Join the movement to make repair accessible, affordable, and sustainable across Europe.
Success Stories
Local Repair Shop Growth
Small repair businesses have seen a 40% increase in customers since the directive's implementation, creating local jobs and strengthening community economies.
Consumer Savings
Households are saving an average of €300 annually by repairing instead of replacing common household appliances and electronics.
E-Waste Reduction
The initiative has led to a significant decrease in electronic waste, with 15% more devices being repaired rather than discarded.
Key Initiatives
Circular Economy Action Plan
The EU's comprehensive plan to transition to a circular economy, reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices.
iFixit Community
A global community creating free repair guides for everything, supporting the right to repair movement.
Repair Café Foundation
A network of local repair cafés where volunteers help repair items for free, promoting repair culture.
FAQs
What is the Right to Repair directive?
The EU Right to Repair directive is legislation that requires manufacturers to make products more repairable and provide access to spare parts and repair information. It aims to reduce electronic waste and make repairs more accessible and affordable.
Which products are covered?
The directive initially covers common household appliances, electronic displays, and IT equipment. This includes washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, televisions, smartphones, and laptops.
What rights do consumers have?
Consumers have the right to repair their products at reasonable costs, access repair documentation, choose their repair provider, and expect spare parts availability for a specified period after purchase.
How does it benefit the environment?
By extending product lifespans through repairs, the directive helps reduce electronic waste, conserve resources, and lower carbon emissions associated with manufacturing new products.
What are manufacturers required to do?
Manufacturers must design products for better repairability, provide spare parts for several years, make repair information available, and ensure products can be repaired using commonly available tools.