Consumer Rights

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A hand holding a broken smartphone against a backdrop of massive e-waste, symbolizing the global challenge of electronic waste and the need for repair.

What is the EU's Right to Repair and why does it matter?

Global e-waste generation surged to 62 million tons in 2022, marking an 82% increase since 2010, according to the UN's Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 .

Eleanor Voss·July 7, 2026

A vintage Amazon Kindle device from 2012 displaying an error message, symbolizing the end of support for older e-readers.

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Amazon Kindle 2012 & Older Support Ends May 2026

On May 20, 2026, thousands of Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier will lose the ability to download new content, effectively becoming obsolete for many users.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 12, 2026