#throwawaysociety — Public Fediverse posts

Our behavior has already led to the term #throwawaysociety.

And that is exactly what we should do with it.

And can I also observe that I really don't like the idea that we have such a throw-away attitude to our gadgets that a 4-year-old Android phone is now considered obsolete.

#PlannedObsolescence #ThrowawaySociety

And can I also observe that I really don't like the idea that we have such a throw-away attitude to our gadgets that a 4-year-old Android phone is now considered obsolete.

#PlannedObsolescence #ThrowawaySociety

Dumping of cats and dogs a danger to native wildlife

"Cats not accepted at RSPCA NSW shelters for another month amid vaccine shortage. The decision has prompted concern that the illegal dumping of unwanted animals could increase. Invasive Species Council conservation officer Candice Bartlett said a rise in feral cat populations could have devastating impacts on native wildlife...Each year in Australia, cats that are allowed to roam kill 323 million native animals."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-27/cat-hold-extended-at-nsw-rspca-shelters-amid-vaccine-shortage/103113616
#pets #cats #dogs #OverCrowding #consumers #ThrowAwaySociety #dumping #ferals #ChristmasHolidays #wildlife #TheBush #conservation #biodiversity #ExtinctionCrisis

Dumping of cats and dogs a danger to native wildlife

"Cats not accepted at RSPCA NSW shelters for another month amid vaccine shortage. The decision has prompted concern that the illegal dumping of unwanted animals could increase. Invasive Species Council conservation officer Candice Bartlett said a rise in feral cat populations could have devastating impacts on native wildlife...Each year in Australia, cats that are allowed to roam kill 323 million native animals."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-27/cat-hold-extended-at-nsw-rspca-shelters-amid-vaccine-shortage/103113616
#pets #cats #dogs #OverCrowding #consumers #ThrowAwaySociety #dumping #ferals #ChristmasHolidays #wildlife #TheBush #conservation #biodiversity #ExtinctionCrisis

The Right to Repair

New EU rules encouraging consumers to repair devices over replacing them.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20231117IPR12211/new-eu-rules-encouraging-consumers-to-repair-devices-over-replacing-them

EU Parliament votes yes to right to repair
The European Parliament showed resounding support for consumers’ right to repair during today’s pivotal vote on the “Common rules promoting the repair of goods”.
https://repair.eu/news/unlocking-consumer-freedom-eu-parliament-votes-yes-to-right-to-repair/

Planned obsolescence
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_repair
Right to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely modify and repair products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment.
#stuff #repair #repairability #rights #consuming #ElectronicDevices #waste #PlannedObsolescence #design #ThrowAwaySociety #GHG

The Right to Repair

New EU rules encouraging consumers to repair devices over replacing them.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20231117IPR12211/new-eu-rules-encouraging-consumers-to-repair-devices-over-replacing-them

EU Parliament votes yes to right to repair
The European Parliament showed resounding support for consumers’ right to repair during today’s pivotal vote on the “Common rules promoting the repair of goods”.
https://repair.eu/news/unlocking-consumer-freedom-eu-parliament-votes-yes-to-right-to-repair/

Planned obsolescence
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_repair
Right to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely modify and repair products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment.
#stuff #repair #repairability #rights #consuming #ElectronicDevices #waste #PlannedObsolescence #design #ThrowAwaySociety #GHG

@crunchysteve

Everything these days is geared around commercialism and profiteering.

This is a gross waste of materials, and very damaging to the environment.

It also encourages slave labour countries where trace elements are mined.

#ThrowawaySociety

@crunchysteve

Everything these days is geared around commercialism and profiteering.

This is a gross waste of materials, and very damaging to the environment.

It also encourages slave labour countries where trace elements are mined.

#ThrowawaySociety

#meme #memes #throwawaysociety

A complete waste… our vacuum cleaner was purchased for €80, now the telescope pipe of it has broken (workaround is duct tape to keep it from collapsing). Now we figured out that a replacement tube will be €40 plus shipping. Does anyone know a vacuum cleaner where the spare parts do not cost the same as the complete device. #throwawaysociety #nuts