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Rights of consumers for prolonging the useful life of products

  • Dr. Peter Gailhofer
    Research Coordinator for Digital Ethics and Governance / Senior Researcher Environmental Law & Governance
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What are my rights if I want my product to have a longer useful life? As a consumer in Germany, you can make use of a range of legal provisions to extend the useful life of your products. It is worth knowing your rights, not just for financial reasons but also from the viewpoint of sustainability.