China’s secondhand business is booming
Used goods, from apparel to appliances, have finally lost their stigma. It’s a big market. China’s consumers have grown increasingly…
Posts from Adam Minter
Used solar panels are powering the developing world
An overlooked niche in the energy trade is keeping high-tech waste out of the trash — and helping to connect millions of…
Americans must reclaim their right to repair
A nation of tinkerers can’t afford to let manufacturers monopolise the fix-it business. When the Apple II personal computer was…
Africa’s e-scrap story: A new narrative
It’s time to park any mass media-inspired preconceptions for a few moments and to embark on a journey that reveals…
