Minimise the environmental impact by repairing your hearing aid

In the spirit of this week’s International Repair Day and International E-Waste Day, it is a good opportunity to talk about the importance of minimising our waste, and how we can consider repairing our hearing aids instead of automatically buying new ones when there’s an issue. It is also a reminder of the environmental benefits of repairing, reusing and recycling electronic waste responsibly.

 

Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world, with millions of products discarded each year before reaching the end of its usable life. Much like we would darn our socks back in the day, our attitude should be the same for our hearing aids. By extending the lifespan of your hearing aid through either regular maintenance or repair, you will also be making your small mark in helping to reduce their environmental impact. If you have been told by your hearing aid service provider that your hearing aid is no longer in warranty and beyond repair, you can give us a call, and we can see how we can help.

 

If you are interested in having your hearing aid serviced or repaired, you can find a list of our services here or our step-by-step guide on how to send your hearing aid to us. Our highly experienced technicians have had many years of repairing all brands of makes and model of hearing aids. Wherever possible, we use genuine manufacturer-approved replacement parts, with repairs covered by a 6-month warranty to give you peace of mind.

 

Eventually, your hearing aid may become beyond serviceable repair, and a replacement is needed. When this becomes the case, the next step is responsible recycling. This is a service that we can offer. Simply get in touch with us through our contact page, and we will send you a freepost label, making it easy for you to choose to recycle responsibly.  Find out more about our recycling service