The Selling Circular Podcast16 Apr 2024

If You Can't Fix It, You Don't Own It: Capitalism & Repair w/ Liz Chamberlain

Sabira and Garr explore the concept of the right to repair, the decline of repair shops and the impact of capitalism on repairability. The conversation also touches on the origins of the right to repair movement and the surprising role of IBM in shaping repair practices. Our conversation concludes with a discussion on the repair manifesto and the community of repair advocates that leads right into our guest Liz Chamberlain. iFixit is a company that aims to teach the world how to fix everything. They provide free repair manuals, sell parts and tools for electronic devices, and have a vibrant community of repair enthusiasts. The culture at iFixit is centered around the idea of repair as a way to fight against entropy and connect people and things. They work with manufacturers to promote design for repairability and advocate for right to repair legislation. The organization also developed a repairability score system to assess how easy it is to fix different products. Liz Chamberlain, the Director of Sustainability at iFixit, shared her career journey and emphasized the importance of volunteering and building connections in pursuing a career in the circular economy and sustainability. She shares her journey from being an English professor to working at iFixit and highlights the company's commitment to clear and accessible repair instructions. Liz also talks about the role of iFixit in advocating for right to repair legislation and the challenges they face from manufacturers. She envisions a future where repair is embraced by manufacturers and consumers, leading to more sustainable and long-lasting products.

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