Is your phone slowing down as it gets older or is it time to replace the entire phone after the battery dies? In 2026, this problem is now history. The ‘Right to Repair’ movement around the world has seen a huge victory.
New laws in Asia, similar to those in the European Union and the United States, now mandate that electronics companies create products designed for easy consumer repair. This is the most praised environmental initiative of 2026.
This law has led to the emergence of ‘modular electronics’. If your phone’s camera is good but the display is broken, you can buy and install a new display module yourself instead of discarding the whole phone.
Companies like Apple, Samsung, and Dell are now providing repair kits and online tutorials. This has become the most effective tool to reduce e-waste in 2026.
Economically, this change has given birth to the ‘repair economy’. “Repair cafes” have now opened in various areas, allowing people to bring their devices for expert repairs.
This saves consumers thousands of dollars and protects the environment from toxic lithium and arsenic pollution. The trend in 2026 signals the end of the ‘use and throw’ culture. Sustainability and long-term use are now the new identity of modern technology.
