Is there some reason why the most #sustainable and #repairable phones are only available in Europe?

Do they think no-one values those things in the US or are there market barriers to #sustainability

#RightToRepair #OverConsumption #LifeCycleDesign

https://www.androidcentral.com/best-sustainable-repairable-phones

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) from compostable natural fibers encased in a non-toxic polymer that dissolves in hot water leaving behind whole components previously soldered onto the board, which should be easier to recover.

#LifeCycleDesign

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/07/dissolving-circuit-boards-in-water-sounds-better-than-shredding-and-burning/