This study explores emerging governance structures for consumer electronics repair markets, under the influence of institutional Right to Repair pressures. The paper subsequently develops a framework contributing toward a greater understanding of how repair networks can challenge issues of overconsumption and waste. The paper utilizes qualitative research methods, from semi-structured interviews and secondary-source documents with relevant repair market stakeholders, within the Danish consumer electronics market. The framework identifies three forms of repair governance: manufacturer-controlled, grassroots and consumer-led, and independent market-led repair. By analyzing stakeholder perspectives, this study connects these models to wider issues such as overconsumption, ownership, and resource efficiency. This paper also discusses the implications for business model innovation, highlighting opportunities for manufacturers to adopt service-oriented strategies that extend product life cycles, while advocating for collaborative approaches with independent repair providers, and grassroots actors. Contemporary Right to Repair policies and initiatives are additionally encouraged to also support educational and positive consumer-based repair initiatives, that can support repair market governance, alongside independent and manufacturer-led initiatives. The study contributes to theory by integrating Social Movement Theory and Polycentric Governance, offering practical and policy insights for promoting progressive Right to Repair solutions and Circular Economy practices.
