Why a VAT reduction on repairs is not the solution – Madeleine Merkx & Jelle Boonstra
A study from Erasmus School of Law, part of the Tackling Fixophobia project, critically examines whether a tax measure is truly effective to stimulate repairs to extend the lifespan of household appliances.
Ruth Mugge and Inge Oskam: make repair affordable and accessible
Inge Oskam and Ruth Mugge about the importance of repair and what is needed from policy, practice, and consumers to scale it up.
Tackling Fixophobia has started!
The Tackling Fixophobia consortium, consisting of knowledge institutes, businesses, and organizations, aims to remove barriers to repairing consumer electronics. By improving design, business models, and policies, the project promotes a shift towards a repair economy.
