CALPIRG: Support The Fair Repair Act

The U.S. creates nearly 7 million tons of electronic waste every year. And companies aren't helping. In fact, they're contributing to the problem by withholding the resources consumers and repair shops need to fix what's broken. The Fair Repair Act will put a dent in the proliferation of harmful e-waste by requiring companies to share the tools and resources we need to fix our stuff. Sending repairable devices to landfills could be seriously damaging to our health and environment. Electronic waste, or e-waste, consists of discarded smartphones, computers, and other devices, and a lot of these devices are made with lead and mercury. When e-waste enters landfills, it can leach these chemicals into the soil and contaminate groundwater. Tell your U.S. House representative to support the Fair Repair Act HERE.