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Didn’t he prove it’s easy to repair? What exactly is the subscription?
There isn’t any “smart” device technology involved. It’s a simple analog design. Off the shelf batteries and a motor. No special tools required. The only problem with the design is a liquid resistant seal.
The issue is that it’s designed to be disposable. The subscription is to get you a new one of them frequently.
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Think about the ecological waste of these things going into the landfill when they could last 2-3x longer if they were just designed a bit better.
I’d like to see some sort of meaningful ewaste legislation. No idea how it would be done though.
Audit and fine companies for dangerous waste. Basically, have a trash inspector come out to the dump periodically unannounced and sift through a certain amount of trash and issue fines to manufacturers based on the contents. The cost could be less for older devices and more for newer devices.
Manufacturers would hopefully then have a clear incentive to assist their customers in recycling their products, as well as making durable products.
I’m not sure if it would work, but it’s worth a shot.
