myhalo recently participated in an inspiring panel discussion at #AlterCOP30 Singapore, focused on Scaling the Repair Ecosystem in Singapore. The session brought together passionate organisations committed to shaping a more sustainable future.

The conversation was thoughtfully framed by a representative from the National Environment Agency (NEA), with engaging contributions from speakers representing Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), Repair Kopitiam, and Lenovo, alongside educators from ITE College East.
Before the panel began, a casual discussion sparked a meaningful question:

From a consumer’s perspective, what exactly is e-waste?
As will.i.am aptly said, “Waste isn’t waste until we waste it.” Many consumers don’t view inactive devices as waste — and that window before disposal is where immense opportunity exists. Data security concerns, repairability, and recoverable components remain significant gaps in today’s ecosystem and are key to unlocking true circularity.

A standout question during the panel centered on the use of original parts in repair.

At myhalo, the mission is clear: extend the lifespan of every device safely.
The company’s guiding priorities are:

1. Safety
   
2. User experience
   
3. Lifespan extended after repair

For high-voltage components such as motherboards and chargers, myhalo strictly uses original parts. For components like hinges, casings, or screens, high-quality OEM or used parts can perform just as reliably. Ultimately, whether original, OEM, or salvaged, the focus remains on ensuring durability and long-term performance.

The panel underscored the importance of ecosystem collaboration. SMF highlighted that sustainability must begin at the design stage — a perspective deeply aligned with myhalo’s work. Repair Kopitiam shared insights about its growing community of mentors helping residents rediscover the joy of fixing things. Brands such as Lenovo, working with ITE College East, also showcased how on-site maintenance events can meaningfully extend the lifespan of corporate devices.

Seeing consumers, educators, community groups, and industry partners come together offered a powerful reminder that the repair movement in Singapore is gaining momentum. It reflects myhalo’s core purpose: to help people find value where others see waste.

Small steps, when shared across an ecosystem, truly add up to big change.