reparoituva

Reparoituva is a Finnish term that translates to "repairable" or "fixable." It is often used in discussions related to product design, sustainability, and consumer rights. The concept of reparoituva emphasizes the ability of a product to be repaired rather than being discarded when a component fails or wears out. This approach is a direct response to the growing concerns about electronic waste and the environmental impact of a throwaway culture.

Products designed with reparoituva in mind often feature modular components that can be easily replaced. This might involve accessible screws, standardized parts, and readily available repair manuals or services. The opposite of reparoituva would be products designed for obsolescence or that are difficult or impossible to open and repair, often due to glued components or proprietary parts.

The idea of reparoituva aligns with principles of the circular economy, which aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting maximum value from them before recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of each service life. Promoting reparoituva products can lead to reduced waste, lower consumer costs over the product's lifespan, and a more sustainable consumption model. In some regions, legislation is emerging to support the "right to repair," which directly advocates for the reparoituva nature of consumer goods.