Mark Konieczko, from the Cranleigh Repair Cafe, said he was “not surprised” by the university’s findings. <\/p>\n
He said part of the problem was an “education thing” with people not knowing items could be fixed or where they could do so. <\/p>\n
Konieczko told BBC Radio Surrey<\/a> another element was human beings “wanting the latest tech”, which meant they preferred to buy new items. <\/p>\n He said ways of sourcing parts from items taken to tips should be explored. <\/p>\n The BBC heard some items nowadays are made to be difficult to repair, with products often glued shut or without readily available spare parts. <\/p>\n Government said at the time it was “committed to cutting waste and moving to a circular economy so that we re-use, reduce and recycle more resources and help meet our emissions targets”.<\/p>\n Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, external<\/a>, X, external<\/a>, and Instagram, external<\/a> and listen to BBC Radio Surrey on Sounds<\/a>. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk , external<\/a>or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.<\/p>\n