Today’s Solutions: February 12, 2025

We recently shared an article about the EU’s new right to repair laws which aim to push companies to produce goods that can be easily repaired, rather than replaced, when they malfunction. Whether you live in the EU or not, a new laptop is hitting the market that will bring repairability to all with an easy-to-fix modular design. 

The laptop, created by San Francisco-based startup Framework, is designed so that most of the components can be easily removed and replaced if necessary. For example, while most laptops require an entire new upper lid if you crack the screen, Framework offers piece-by-piece replacements for parts like the screen, webcam, and outer shell. It also has QR codes on all components which lead owners to a how-to guide for replacing the part. 

Framework estimates that while most laptops are designed to last three to five years, this one has an estimated lifespan of twice that. When users want to upgrade features on their laptops, they can remove and replace them and then sell the old component on Framework’s virtual marketplace. Additionally, the laptops are made using 50 percent recycled aluminum and an average of 30 percent recycled plastic. 

The laptops are expected to hit the market for purchase this summer. Nirav Patel, Framework’s founder, told Freethink, “We are pushing the change we want to see (in the industry) by building great products that are easy to repair and showing consumers and other companies that there is a better way.” 

Solutions News Source Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

America’s first car-free neighborhood is proving walkability works

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a country where the car is king, a bold car-free community in Arizona is challenging the status ...

Read More

Sniff, snuggle, snooze: Your lover’s scent may be the key to better sleep

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! To celebrate this day of love, we’re bringing back this fascinating ...

Read More

4 simple ways to feel at your absolute best this summer

The sunshine of summer is enough to make you feel better than you usually do throughout the year. But with a few changes to ...

Read More

Here’s how to stop letting fear of failure hold you back

Failure in any of its forms, professional or personal, can discourage us from embarking on new endeavors. Here are five strategies to overcome the ...

Read More