Data Sharing for Citizen-Driven Repair and Reuse of Electronics and Electrical Equipment

A key objective of the European data strategy is to establish a common European Green Deal data space, which aims to address all European Green Deal related topics, including biodiversity, climate action, clean energy, sustainable mobility, and circular economy, by facilitating secure and interoperable data sharing across these domains. Emphasizing the Right to Repair directive, the development of a secure data sharing architecture, along with the necessary legal instruments and governance structures, is critical for success. However, one of the primary barriers to achieving this goal is the engagement of stakeholders in the processes of data collection, curation, sharing, and utilization. In this paper, we present our implementation strategy of a data sharing platform specifically designed for the repair and reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. This platform was developed as part of the Sharepair project, which seeks to reduce Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by scaling citizen-driven repair initiatives through the use of digital tools. Additionally, we offer recommendations for enhancing the European online repair platform based on our findings and experiences.