Prioritizing the repair, maintenance, and extended use of appliances can significantly reduce waste and help mitigate the environmental impacts associated with manufacturing and disposal. Supporting repair over replacement is not only cost-effective for consumers but also essential for advancing sustainability and responsible resource management.

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7,700 units are discarded each day, based on an average appliance weight of 74kg and an annual total of 209,000 tonnes— about 500 city buses per day in Canada.