Apparaten verplicht repareerbaar door nieuwe EU-wet
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Iedere wasmachine, telefoon of televisie die je vanaf morgen in Europa koopt, moet beter repareerbaar zijn. Dan treedt namelijk de Europese Right to Repair Act in werking. Wat dat in de praktijk betekent, bespreken we met Ruth Mugge, hoogleraar Ontwerpen voor duurzaam consumentengedrag aan de TU Delft, en Oscar Visser, CFO van Fairphone.

The products covered by the obligation to repair currently include:

  • washing machines and washer-dryers
  • dishwashers
  • refrigerators
  • electronic displays
  • welding equipment
  • servers and data storage products
  • mobile phones, cordless phones and tablets
  • tumble dryers
  • e-bikes and e-scooters batteries (from 18 February 2027)
  • local space heaters
  • Regrettable_incident@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    6 hours ago

    Maybe there’s a fab shop by you that could print the part? Or a local enthusiasts group or something? Never used one so no idea of price but small part, prob not too expensive. I guess finding the part spec would be the challenge. Maybe they can scan the broken one or something. I actually have no clue about 3d printing so this may not be a helpful suggestion 🤷

      • elucubra@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        5·
        4 hours ago

        It can be, but is a hassle. There are food safe filaments, there are filaments that “should be” safe, like unmodified PETG, but the issue is to make all parts that are in contact with the filament food safe; extruder gears, Bowden tubes and other guides, hot ends, etc…

        I imagine that it would be a hassle for parts suppliers to certify the bajillion variations of these parts as food safe.

        • dev_null@lemmy.mlEnglish
          6·
          2 hours ago

          The filaments themselves may be food safe but that doesn’t matter. The resulting object is not food safe not because of the material but because of the manufacturing process. Printing layer by layer leaves miniscule voids and holes in-between layers where bacteria can thrive and which are impossible to clean.

          Your print is safe to eat out of the first time, but is never food safe again as it can never be cleaned from bacteria in all the thin holes.

        • Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          3·
          4 hours ago

          That “should be” is a risk…
          I (probably but very likely) have enough micro plastics in my body. Don’t need to supply it with a nuclear blast of it.
          Rather buy a close enough replacement from a reputable brand or buy a better kettle for the next time (sadly).

          • Jako302@feddit.orgEnglish
            1·
            1 hour ago

            The microplastic is the least important point when it comes to food safe products. Sure microplastic is bad, and we have no real idea about the long term effects, but there are there are things that already have effects on your health in the short term:

            A lot of different plastic types release actual toxins over time, especially when exposed to high heat, since that destroys the molecular bonds. Having food or water touch these toxins is a great way to absord them into your body.

            Apart from that most 3D printed materials have micro ridges and air pockets that are the perfect place for bacteria to grow. That’s probably the worst thing to have in your kitchen.