Episode
You deserve the right to repair your stuff | Gay Gordon-Byrne
11:33
Published: Mon Mar 20 2023
Description
A self-declared "repair geek," Gay Gordon-Byrne is a driving force behind the right-to-repair movement, which aims to empower people to fix their stuff. She describes how the movement is gaining legislative momentum and breaks down how the global shift away from "throwaway society" can literally turn trash into treasure in a circular economy -- so we can all experience that "Yes! I fixed it!" feeling.
Chapters
In this 2021 TED Monterey talk, Gay Gordon-Burn explains how the act of repairing what's broken instead of throwing it away can have a positive impact on the environment and society as a whole.
00:00 - 01:45 (01:45)
Summary
In this 2021 TED Monterey talk, Gay Gordon-Burn explains how the act of repairing what's broken instead of throwing it away can have a positive impact on the environment and society as a whole. With a focus on the right-to-repair movement, Gordon-Burn discusses the benefits of repairing and keeping items in use rather than just consuming and discarding.
EpisodeYou deserve the right to repair your stuff | Gay Gordon-Byrne
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The increase in electronic waste could be slowed down if people learned how to repair their electronics instead of throwing them away.
01:45 - 10:29 (08:44)
Summary
The increase in electronic waste could be slowed down if people learned how to repair their electronics instead of throwing them away. By fixing our electronics, we would reduce landfill waste and consumption of raw materials, which could have a positive impact on the environment as a whole.
EpisodeYou deserve the right to repair your stuff | Gay Gordon-Byrne
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The TED Radio Hour presents a three-part series on the mind, body and spirit, exploring topics such as integrating mental, physical, and spiritual health, the future of technology and work, and recognizing and amplifying our energy in relationships.
10:29 - 11:24 (00:55)
Summary
The TED Radio Hour presents a three-part series on the mind, body and spirit, exploring topics such as integrating mental, physical, and spiritual health, the future of technology and work, and recognizing and amplifying our energy in relationships.