Repair or buy new? When repairing a toaster becomes an extreme sport!

Ah, repair, that subtle art of saving a faulty object from oblivion! Who hasn’t thought of repairing their toaster rather than replacing it with the latest model? But here’s the thing: after two hours of looking for screws under the sofa and a NASA-encrypted instruction manual, you soon wonder whether it wouldn’t be easier to buy a new toaster…… and too bad for the environment! 🍞🔨

The hassle of repairs

Whether you’re an experienced DIY enthusiast or a Sunday dilettanterepair always seems more complicated than it sounds. A small electrical appliance such as a toaster or blender suddenly becomes a major problem. A technological enigma to be solved with only an undersized screwdriver and a YouTube tutorial in which the expert seems to be speaking an unfamiliar language!

Buying new is tempting… but at what price?

And then, of course, there’s the idea of starting from scratch is tempting. Buying a new device, delivered in 48 hours, with a 2-year guarantee and a pretty new design… it’s almost irresistible. But be warned, all this comes with its own little surprises: programmed obsolescence, more fragile appliances and yet another repair machine in two years’ time. But the most important thing is that behind this small act of consumption lies a huge ecological impact!

So, in the end, this quick fix turns into a vicious circle where you keep throwing things away instead of giving them a second chance. 🤦‍♂️

The exception – The LONGTIME® Label!

And then, finally, a solution. The Label LONGTIME® arrives like a superhero for responsible consumption! This label assures you that the product is designed to last and be easily repaired. It’s not there to end up in the bin after a few years’ use, but rather to stay with you for a long time.

The LONGTIME® label, the champion of reliability and reparability. Labelled products comply with a A strict set of 38 assessment criteria.

How does it work?

In concrete terms, the label verifies the commitment of manufacturers and their products on 4 points:

1. 1. Reliability: The product is robust, made from durable materials and tested to last.
   2. Repairability: Parts are easy to replace and the product is designed to be repaired without the need for a PhD in engineering.
   3. Long-term support: After-sales service and spare parts are available for years, long after the warranty has expired.

• Impact of the product: The product is eco-designed and reduces its impact at every stage of its life cycle.

And the icing on the cake: buying repairable and durable products is also good for the planet. than for your wallet! 🌍💰 (And it’s the Ademe that says so)

The moral of the story – Repair is all very well, but you’d better be prepared!

So, rather than finding yourself in a repair mess, or worse, giving up on the idea of repairing and buying again, why not opt for sustainable products from the outset?

With the LONGTIME® label, you choose products that stand the test of time and that you can repair whenever you want. No lost screws under the sofa, no hassles with inaccessible spare parts… just products designed to last and make your life easier! 👏