Can they fix it? UK project to explore ability and desire to repair tech

Exclusive: Experts aim to find out whether there are hotspots around country where electronic waste is avoided

From fancy toys to smartphones, when technology breaks, it often seems simplest to ditch it for a new model.

But now experts are hoping to challenge the status quo, launching a citizen science project to explore attitudes to repair, and pinpoint parts of the UK where the mending mindset is thriving.