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.

Gay Gordon-Byrne: You deserve the right to repair your stuff

You deserve the right to repair your stuff

Fixing instead of discarding gadgets keeps them out of landfills, sparking job creation and bridging the digital divide.

Global momentum grows for the right to repair, challenging the throwaway economy and advocating for consumer empowerment.

Reviving old gadgets reduces e-waste and crosses the digital divide, empowering communities and enhancing sustainability.