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World’s first repairable flatpack toaster aims to reduce e-waste

Happy JastaBy Happy JastaJuly 21, 2017Updated:April 2, 20242 Mins Read
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Every year tonnes of electronic items including home appliances are discarded, that over time turn into unnecessary landfills. Although, there are methods to recycle the e-waste, but its hazardous impacts on public health and environment can’t be overlooked. Kasey Hou, a product design MFA student at the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) wanted to aware people about electronic waste so designed the world’s first repairable flatpack toaster as her exhibit for Degree Show 2017.

Kasey said;

It wasn’t a sudden ‘pop-up’ idea. I started with electrical waste but I was trying to use emotional design, so that people hold on to their products for longer instead of throwing them away. I figured if people can repair their things it’s likely they won’t get rid of them.

In her attempt to motivate people to repair electronic household items, she created a flat-packed toaster that can be repaired easily if anytime some of its parts break down. She clarifies that if a person knows the inner configuration of an appliance, he/she will manage to repair it more comfortably.

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There are built-in sensors to detect conditions of components, and further notify users when they need to be replaced. It is not only lightweight, but it can also be cleaned off easily. Moreover, it can be dismantled easily when finally it needs to be recycled.

It is definitely a good idea to create flat-packed appliances because it will encourage people to repair household appliances on their own.

World’s first repairable flat-pack toaster aims to reduce e-waste
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World’s first repairable flat-pack toaster aims to reduce e-waste
Designed with an aim to reduce e-waste
World’s first repairable flat-pack toaster aims to reduce e-waste
This toaster is fully-repairable

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Happy is a detail-oriented content writer who has been exploring topics like furniture design, smart home technology, camper trailers, and home décor for over seven years. He is a native of the Himalayas and a graduate of Himachal Pradesh University. Beyond writing, he enjoys web research, SEO, and Instagram marketing. When not writing, you can cross him on a hike or find him immersed in Pahari music.

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