>It means we're doing less with more

Labor is an input too. Fixing something in a way that saves some materials, but requires hours of skilled labor and specialized equipment doesn't straightforwardly mean you're saving overall.

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hyperbovine 2 hours ago | parent [-]

I'll bet it does once you properly price in externalities.

	▲	gruez 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		There are various localities that add recycling fees to electronics. They're on the order of 1% of the purchase price, so it's unlikely to make a difference in the repair vs replace calculation.