How to reuse and repair

People Fixing The World by BBC

Jul 13, 202622:59News & Politics

Across the world, everyday products — from kitchen appliances to electronics — are often thrown away rather than repaired. The latest UN estimates suggest people generate around 2 billion tonnes of household and everyday...

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