澳洲人主张用具标签显示使用寿命及可修理性, Australia pushes for appliance labels showing lifespan and repairability to cut waste and save money.

澳大利亚消费者倡导者正在推动在电器上贴上强制使用寿命和可修理性标签,并引述澳大利亚消费者联盟的一份报告,其中显示85%的澳大利亚人希望获得明确的寿命披露,83%的人支持标准化的耐久评级。 Australian consumer advocates are pushing for mandatory lifespan and repairability labels on appliances, citing a CPRC report showing 85% of Australians want clear lifespan disclosures and 83% support standardized durability ratings. 超过79%的背面标签 表示备用零件可用, 75%的偏好可修理分数。 Over 79% back labels indicating spare part availability, and 75% favor repairability scores. 此举旨在减少废物,每年节省家庭12亿美元,并与欧盟改革保持一致。 The move aims to reduce waste, save households up to $1.2 billion annually, and align with EU reforms. 尽管2021年提出了一项建议,但尚未采取任何行动,专家们指出,改用更廉价的塑料可能会缩短产品寿命,尽管原因仍不清楚。 Despite a 2021 recommendation, no action has been taken, with experts noting material shifts to cheaper plastics may shorten product life, though the cause remains unclear.