iFixit is a free, publicly editable collection of repair manuals and tutorials with a mission to empower people to fix their stuff and save money while keeping electronics out of landfills.
Most people want to fix what’s broken; they just lack the resources to do so. iFixit’s specialised tools and free, step-by-step repair manuals minimise the barrier to repair — even for beginners. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing components in the global waste stream, often due to perceived technicalities and model specificities. Americans alone throw away over 9 million tons of electrical equipment every year.
E-waste is a problem with global ramifications. Repair is part of the solution. Ifixit fights for a future where technology is a sustainable part of our lives.
Kyle Wiens – CEO, iFixit
Many of the repair guides on iFixit’s site are for common but easily fixable problems to do with electronics, but they do not limit themselves to that – there are manuals for everything from computers to cars, so people around the world have the instructions they need to fix what they own, instead of throwing things away.
Why you should care
Millions of electronic devices are thrown away each year though they are still functional if repaired. iFixit has over 25,000 free manuals and almost 100,000 solutions, helping to extend the life of beloved bicycles, trusty tablets and computers around the world.
How the Global Goals are addressed
Quality Education
iFixit’s repair manuals are written by users, for users, encouraging knowledge sharing and informal education between individuals with different skills and experiences.
Responsible Consumption and Production
The average American keeps a cell phone for 18 months. Encouraging people to fix their belongings slows the levels of consumerism and teaches us to be more responsible with our purchases.
Life on Land
We produce over 20 million tons of e-waste every year, 60% of which ends up in landfill according to the company, where the heavy metals can cause water pollution and harming ecosystems.
iFixit
iFixit is a global community of people helping each other repair things.
Global Goals addressed
