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Fix/maintain appliances rather than replacing them
From TipThePlanet
- Use repair, reuse and recycling services offered by retailers, manufacturers, local government and other charitable organisations.
- Upgrade your computer or trade it in when buying a new one rather than throwing it out.
- Maintain your appliances by following manufacturer's instructions. For example, do not overload your washer and regularly clean your dryer's lint filter.
- Tune-up, overhaul items such as sewing machines, vacuum cleaners and sharpen the blades on your lawn mowers and coffee grinder to keep them in good working order.
- If you need to get an appliance repaired and no one is able to stay home for the repair person, barter time or a service with a neighbour or friend who is available to stay at your home for a few hours.
