Today, Logitech International announced a
partnership with iFixit — a global repair community
that sells replacement parts and provides toolkits and repair guides for
consumer electronics devices. Logitech is working with iFixit to facilitate the
availability of spare parts, support beyond-warranty repair on select products,
and develop relevant guides to support these repairs.
“Consumers often struggle to find avenues to repair and extend the life of their
product,” said Prakash
Arunkundrum, chief operating
officer at Logitech. “More can be done by brands and by broader value chains
that wish to play an active role in the shift to a more circular economy. I am
excited that we are able to collaborate with iFixit to develop better designs
and make it easier for consumers to have a self-repair option to extend the life
of our products.”
Global electronic and electrical waste (e-waste) is projected to grow to over 75
million metric tons by 2030, according to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2020 Report. Design and repairability will
need to go hand-in-hand to reduce the global amount of
e-waste.
The growing e-waste challenge is fueled by higher consumption rates, short
lifecycles and few repair
options.
Logitech is working to address this challenge by elevating its repair
capabilities to increase the lifespan of Logitech devices, implementing its Design
for Sustainability (DfS)
principles and driving more circular business models. Essential to Logitech’s
product development process, DfS plays an important role in informing design
decisions — including those around repairability, refurbishment and recycling.
“Making spare parts available and designing more-repairable
devices
are the best things manufacturers can do to make their products sustainable,”
said Elizabeth
Chamberlain,
Director of Sustainability at iFixit. “We've been working with Logitech to
develop designs that make it easier for people to fix their stuff. And now,
we're thrilled by the opportunity to help get Logitech repair parts to people
around the world. To give a healthy planet to the next generation, we need to
keep our things working for as long as possible, reduce our demand for raw
materials, and cut down the amount of e-waste we're generating. It's wonderful
to see Logitech working towards those goals, and we're beyond happy to do what
we can to help.”
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The iFixit Logitech
Repair Hub will be the source for
genuine replacement parts and batteries for Logitech’s MX
Master and MX
Anywhere
mouse models — the company’s chosen launch products. Parts will be available as
standalone or in Fix Kits that contain everything needed to complete a repair
such as the replacement part, tools, and a precision bit set. Genuine Logitech
replacement parts for these devices will become available for purchase starting
this summer in the US.
Logitech is implementing and investing in ways to innovate by designing for
sustainability and developing circular models that reduce waste and extend life
— such as trade-in and refurbishment programs, and using recycled materials.
Recently, Logitech also accelerated its climate-action strategy and has set
itself on a direct path to be climate net zero by 2030 and climate positive
beyond
by capturing more carbon than it creates. It is also the first consumer
electronics company to provide detailed
carbon-impact labeling
on product packaging and online across its entire portfolio. Learn more about
all of Logitech’s sustainability initiatives in its FY22 Impact Report
or on the website.
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Sustainable Brands Staff
Published May 17, 2023 8am EDT / 5am PDT / 1pm BST / 2pm CEST