IEThe Irish Times
Right-to-repair law takes effect in bid to extend lifespan of household goods
EU directive also aims to tackle waste mountain that grows by million of tonnes each year
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- The Irish Times
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- Ireland
- Source published
- 24 Aug 2026, 08:48 UTC
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- Conor Pope
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EU directive also aims to tackle waste mountain that grows by million of tonnes each year
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Right-to-repair law takes effect in bid to extend lifespan of household goods
EU directive also aims to tackle waste mountain that grows by million of tonnes each year
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