Guatemala. ecoins celebrates its 6th anniversary by climbing the circular economy ladder, by encouraging repair before recycling, with its next innovative project: “Right to Repair”.
With the aim of reintegrating the habit of repair before disposal or recycling into consumer culture, ecoins is developing the first directory in Central America with repair options, giving priority to small and medium-sized companies that offer repair services.
“Promoting product repair procedures is an effective way to extend its useful life, reduce waste generation and enhance energy savings by avoiding overproduction. Repair not only reduces the need for new resources, but also creates local employment opportunities and boosts Circular economy.
To facilitate the creation of this guide, basic information is requested from repairmen in different categories, such as shoes, textiles, electrical and electronic appliances, furniture and home maintenance services. If you have or know of a repair location, we invite you to complete a short online survey. Please note that the information provided will be treated confidentially and will not be shared without your consent. Registration link: https://bit.ly/InRegistration-Derecho-a-Reparar
This will give greater visibility to repair services, help them connect with potential customers and receive training and workshops offered by ecoins, among other benefits. The Repair Business Guide is a new chapter in the ecoins story.
Repair professionals can also add their own data to the form and ensure they are part of the first and only virtual platform that collects information from across Central America. The goal is to integrate at least 200 repair projects before its official launch in June.
In addition, people who share their recommendations will receive 500 coins redeemable in the catalog of this application. If you don’t have an account yet, you can open one at www.ecoins.eco
The right to repair is supported by the Second Green MSME Initiative, a tripartite effort between the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), the Government of Germany, through the German Development Bank, and the European Union, whose goal is to protect the climate and the environment , creating and delivering adequate, effective and sustainable financial products to the SME sector with investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and cleaner production.
At the level of Latin America, “the volume of urban solid waste generated reached about 540 thousand tons per day, and it is expected that by 2050, the volume of garbage produced in the region will reach 671 thousand tons per day,” according to the United Nations. United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
In this context, the “Right to Repair” seeks to reduce waste, preserve natural resources, and provide an economic alternative to purchasing new products, in addition to generating income for families who depend on repairs and learning about the craft activities involved in this process. . Finally, ecoins wants to highlight the barriers consumers face when they want repair, such as items with planned obsolescence or high spare parts prices, in order to contribute to public policy.
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