New European legislation aimed at improving the lifespan of products through the ‘Right to Repair’ officially came into force this week. Member states have until 31 July 2026 to implement the directive in their national legislation.
The aim of ‘Right to Repair’ is to stimulate the circular economy, reduce waste and consume sustainably.
The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with Thuiswinkel.org and Twinkle, is investigating the degree of circularity in the top of Dutch e-commerce, Jesse Weltevreden shares on LinkedIn. They are investigating the largest Dutch web shops on the provision of repair services and replacement parts. The results will be shared in October.
