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DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DIY</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> have gone mainstream!</p><p>MAKE DO AND MEND From repair cafes to YouTube videos, how you could save HUNDREDS of pounds fixing broken belongings</p><p>Learn tips on how to keep your goods going for longer</p><p>by Harriet Cooke, Consumer reporter<br />14 Mar 2025</p><p>Excerpt: "If you’re not hands-on, another solution is to find a local repair cafe.</p><p>"There are more than 140 in the UK.</p><p>"Professional organiser Janine McDonald, 54, who runs Clear The Clutter Now, visited her local branch in Boothstown, near Manchester, with her 14-year-old Dyson DC24.</p><p>"'The motor had gone and it would have cost more than £100 to send it to Dyson to fix.</p><p>"'I fixed part of it by watching YouTube but it still wasn’t right, so I took it to my local repair cafe.'" </p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/33860996/save-hundreds-of-pounds-fixing-broken-belongings/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thesun.co.uk/money/33860996/sa</span><span class="invisible">ve-hundreds-of-pounds-fixing-broken-belongings/</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIYVideos" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DIYVideos</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesUK</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KentUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>KentUK</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafé</span></a> celebrates decade of reducing waste</p><p>Story by Zac Sherratt - BBC News, March 8, 2025</p><p>"A Kent repair café which has become a 'cornerstone of sustainability and community spirit' is celebrating a decade since its launch.</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FavershamRepairCaf%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FavershamRepairCafé</span></a> runs on the second Saturday of each month at The Spire Church, and this month's session will be exactly 10 years since it began.</p><p>"The café's volunteers have repaired more than 2,800 items, from household appliances to cherished personal belongings.</p><p>"Founder and chairman Prof Martin Charter said he and the team were looking forward to reducing waste and strengthening community bonds for years to come.</p><p>"Prof Charter began a series of pilot repair cafés in 2014 before officially launching the project the following year.</p><p>[...]</p><p>"More than 6,000 people have visited the café, all playing their part in diverting an estimated 7.5 tonnes of waste from <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/landfills" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>landfills</span></a> and saving roughly 70.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions."</p><p>Source:<br /><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/repair-caf%C3%A9-celebrates-decade-of-reducing-waste/ar-AA1AuKCf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msn.com/en-us/news/world/repai</span><span class="invisible">r-caf%C3%A9-celebrates-decade-of-reducing-waste/ar-AA1AuKCf</span></a> <br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesUK</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>The US <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> movement is growing as wins stack up</p><p>Story by Iris Kim, March 9, 2025</p><p>"Peter Mui, founder of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fixit" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Fixit</span></a> Clinic, describes his repair work as a hobby that’s gotten out of control. What started as a tool share in Berkeley, California, has turned into a volunteer-run group that has organized more than 1,300 repair events around the country. At Fixit Clinics, people can bring any broken household item — from worn socks to broken toasters — and learn how to make them functional again.</p><p>"'During the last few years, interest in repair has exploded,' Mui said.</p><p>"He attributes this cultural shift to a growing awareness about the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/environmental" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>environmental</span></a> impact of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EWaste" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>EWaste</span></a>, as well as a raft of 'right-to-repair' laws passing across the U.S. Historically, manufacturers of computers, cars and tractors have cited copyright law to claim exclusive repair rights, allowing them to sue independent repair companies while preventing consumers from finding lower-cost alternatives.</p><p>"But in six states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Maine, New York and Oregon — <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> laws have been passed to protect consumers’ ability to repair or modify their products instead of having to go through the manufacturer. Oregon’s law is the most recent, passing in 2024 and going into effect in January.</p><p>"As of March, right-to-repair bills had been introduced in all 50 states, and 20 state legislatures are currently debating such bills.</p><p>"The laws take different forms. Some narrowly target automobile manufacturers while others are broad enough to cover all consumer electronics. Though bipartisan federal legislation for automobile repair stalled last year, it was reintroduced last month."</p><p>Read more:<br /><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-right-to-repair-movement-is-growing-as-wins-stack-up/ar-AA1Ay4hH" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-righ</span><span class="invisible">t-to-repair-movement-is-growing-as-wins-stack-up/ar-AA1Ay4hH</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PlannedObsolescence" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PlannedObsolescence</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ReuseRepairRecycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ReuseRepairRecycle</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OrilliaOntario" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>OrilliaOntario</span></a> - Need something fixed? <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Orillia" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Orillia</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafé</span></a> returning in April </p><p>Event taking place April 5 at St. James' Anglican Church</p><p>Mar 14, 2025</p><p>"Local residents are invited to bring their broken or torn possessions to St. James’ Church on Saturday, April 5 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), where 'fixers' will be on hand to make repairs and turn their 'trash' into 'treasure' at the eighth Orillia Repair Café, which takes place twice a year.</p><p>"The event is supported by local volunteers and Sustainable Orillia, St. James’ Anglican Church and Lake Country Time Trade.</p><p>"Light refreshments will be provided as well as child-friendly activities. A new feature this year will be '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BookSwaps" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BookSwaps</span></a>,' one for adults and one for children. The café has a friendly and fun ambience and combines an enjoyable family activity with a rewarding outcome.</p><p>"Annalise Stenekes has led the project since its inception and has gathered a dedicated and talented team of fixers who will attempt to repair a variety of items, including bicycles, lamps, home appliances, sewing machines, jewelry and audio/visual and computer equipment. Small furniture items will be repaired, clothing and footwear mended and toys given new life.</p><p>"Last year, 230 kilograms of items were given a new lease on life, diverting potential waste from the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/landfill" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>landfill</span></a> and saving an estimated $1,000.</p><p>"'<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Repairing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Repairing</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/reusing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>reusing</span></a> broken items, as opposed to disposing of them and purchasing new ones, is a practical and meaningful contribution we can make for our environment,' says local resident Wendy Kirk. 'The Repair Café is also a feel-good place — at times the joy is tangible when someone’s prized item is restored to its former usefulness.'</p><p>"Repair Café events are happening around the world, saving money, reducing landfill waste, cutting CO2 emissions, promoting learning and fostering community connections."</p><p>Source:<br /><a href="https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/need-something-fixed-orillia-repair-cafe-returning-in-april-10371696" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">orilliamatters.com/local-news/</span><span class="invisible">need-something-fixed-orillia-repair-cafe-returning-in-april-10371696</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesOntario" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesOntario</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LondonRepairWeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LondonRepairWeek</span></a> has already passed, but the article mentions another event, and offers resources:</p><p>Breathe new life into broken items with a free fix for London Repair Week</p><p>March 1, 2025</p><p>"In support of London Repair Week 2025, free repair cafes are being hosted in Redbridge to breathe new life into broken items, helping local people save money, as well as helping the planet.</p><p>"As part of the London wide eco-campaign, taking place March 3 – 9, Redbridge Council is supporting two free Repair Cafés in the borough to encourage local people to fix broken items instead of throwing them away:</p><p>"Transition Town Ilford is holding a repair café at Redbridge Central library on Saturday March 8 from 2pm-3.45pm. If you can’t make it on the day, they run regular repair cafés at Redbridge Central library on alternate Saturdays from 2pm-3.45pm. For more details go to: <a href="https://transitionilford.org.uk/repair-cafe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">transitionilford.org.uk/repair</span><span class="invisible">-cafe/</span></a><br /> <br />"Also on Saturday March 8, Redbridge Council’s Neighbourhoods Team, in partnership with the East London Waste Authority, is holding a repair café at Fullwell Cross Library from 12-3pm. This will include electrical, textiles and bike repairs.</p><p>"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthWoodford" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SouthWoodford</span></a> Society is also independently running a repair cafe at St Mary’s Memorial Hall, High Road, South Woodford from 10am-1pm, on Saturday April 26. This will include electrical, mechanical, clothing, glasses, jewellery and bike repairs. For further Repair Café sessions and info go to: <a href="https://www.southwoodfordsociety.org/repair-cafe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">southwoodfordsociety.org/repai</span><span class="invisible">r-cafe</span></a></p><p>"Repairing items not only helps reduce waste, which is great for the environment and tackling climate change, it can also save you money.</p><p>"Dilip, is one of the regular repair experts available at the Repair Cafe run by Transition Town Ilford, at Redbridge Central Library."</p><p>Original article:<br /><a href="https://www.yellowad.co.uk/breathe-new-life-into-broken-items-with-a-free-fix-for-london-repair-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">yellowad.co.uk/breathe-new-lif</span><span class="invisible">e-into-broken-items-with-a-free-fix-for-london-repair-week/</span></a></p><p>ArchivedVersion:<br /><a href="https://archive.ph/goPXJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.ph/goPXJ</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesUK</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LondonRepairWeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LondonRepairWeek</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RoxburyNewJersey" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RoxburyNewJersey</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a> coming in May</p><p>Feb 26, 2025 Updated Feb 27, 2025 </p><p>ROXBURY TWP. - "It's time to pull out all those broken or neglected items out of the dark corners, so they can be fixed.<br />Thanks to a new partnership among the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RoxburyPublicLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RoxburyPublicLibrary</span></a>, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation and Roxbury Township Recycling, Roxbury’s inaugural Repair Café on May 3 and October 18 will give the Roxbury community an awesome opportunity to bring in beloved items for free repairs. </p><p>"Right now the Repair organizers, spearheaded by Roxbury Public Library’s Sam Fellman, are looking to confirm volunteer '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fixers" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>fixers</span></a>' available to help on May 3. Specifically, the Repair Café needs volunteers for: computers/electronics, jewelry, knife sharpening, toys and watches and clocks. <br /> <br />"'Sharing your skills to fix household items can help reduce waste and protect our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>environment</span></a> while passing along valuable <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/knowledge" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>knowledge</span></a>,' said Lake Hopatcong Foundation Education and Outreach Director Patrick Krudop. 'It’s a meaningful way to make a lasting impact.' </p><p>"Anyone who is interested in knowing more or would like to help should complete this form or email sam.fellman@roxburylibrary.org by March 14. Questions can also be directed to the Library at (973) 584-2400.</p><p>"'Once we confirm all the fixers, we will be able to announce to the public the different categories our Repair Café will offer,' said Fellman. 'We hope, with as many volunteers helping as possible, to offer a wide-variety of categories.'</p><p>"Repair Cafés are becoming increasingly popular within communities, often taking place in libraries, houses or worship, and community centers. Additional information about the May 3 event will be available once all fixers and categories are confirmed."</p><p>Original article:<br /><a href="https://www.newjerseyhills.com/west_morris_reporter/news/roxbury-repair-care-coming-in-may/article_5aa83fbe-f46e-11ef-9abe-8fb1f3fc62d8.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newjerseyhills.com/west_morris</span><span class="invisible">_reporter/news/roxbury-repair-care-coming-in-may/article_5aa83fbe-f46e-11ef-9abe-8fb1f3fc62d8.html</span></a></p><p>Archived version:<br /><a href="https://archive.ph/ynCPx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.ph/ynCPx</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewJerseyRepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>NewJerseyRepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Alabama" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Alabama</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Tuscaloosa" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Tuscaloosa</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PublicLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PublicLibrary</span></a> to host second <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a></p><p>by Allen Smith Mar 2, 2025 </p><p>"Tuscaloosa Public Library to host second Repair Cafe</p><p>"Do you miss wearing your favorite pair of old jeans or using an old household item?</p><p>"Tuscaloosa Public Library is hosting its second Repair Cafe on March 22 from noon to 3 p.m.</p><p>"Volunteers will have stations for different categories of items and will also be there to teach attendees how to repair some items themselves.</p><p>"Organizers are also hoping to save space in local landfills."</p><p>Source:<br /><a href="https://www.wvua23.com/news/tuscaloosa-public-library-to-host-2nd-repair-cafe/article_c31c1184-f7ec-11ef-b01b-2f32ceacc456.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">wvua23.com/news/tuscaloosa-pub</span><span class="invisible">lic-library-to-host-2nd-repair-cafe/article_c31c1184-f7ec-11ef-b01b-2f32ceacc456.html</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesAlabama" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesAlabama</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Australia</span></a>: As a place to fix, mend, and connect, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> battle loneliness as well as waste</p><p>By Emma Hannigan, Wed 12 Feb</p><p>"In south-east <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Queensland" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Queensland</span></a>'s Scenic Rim, the sound of tools and laughter fills the air at the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TamborineMountain" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TamborineMountain</span></a> Repair Cafe.</p><p>"While 93-year-old volunteer Leon Hughes sharpens a pair of antique Japanese scissors, fellow repairer Neville Warner tackles a piano accordion.</p><p>"'We get all kinds of jobs,' according to coordinator Geoff Marshall, 'from sharpening knives, scissors and gardening tools to furniture repairs and fixing wobbly chairs'."</p><p>Learn more:<br /><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-13/fixing-more-than-broken-stuff-the-growing-impact-of-repair-cafes/104727868" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-02-13/fix</span><span class="invisible">ing-more-than-broken-stuff-the-growing-impact-of-repair-cafes/104727868</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesAustralia" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesAustralia</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a></p>
Nettlepagus<p>Here's a... I have no idea what it is in English.<br>Finnish it is <a href="https://mementomori.social/tags/Potkuri" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Potkuri</span></a> or <a href="https://mementomori.social/tags/potkukelkka" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>potkukelkka</span></a><br>I had those metal parts. So I build the wood things on top of the metal parts.</p><p>Then I add brakes on it, because I have Husky. But I don't have photo with the brakes. </p><p><a href="https://mementomori.social/tags/crafts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>crafts</span></a> <a href="https://mementomori.social/tags/fixit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fixit</span></a> <a href="https://mementomori.social/tags/woodworking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>woodworking</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>So, I think that for this week's <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a>, I'll be focusing on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DIY</span></a> stuff, and will touch upon a few other <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Solarpunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Solarpunk</span></a> topics. I hope folks will join myself and others, while we share ideas and resources! <br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RewildingWins" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RewildingWins</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Permaculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Permaculture</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>sustainability</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Degrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Degrowth</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Anticapitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Anticapitalism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuyLess" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BuyLess</span></a></p>
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DoomsdaysCW<p>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NottinghamEngland" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>NottinghamEngland</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafé</span></a> encouraging communities to ‘make-do and mend’ rather than buy new</p><p>By George Palmer-Soady • Feb 10, 2025</p><p>"The sessions teach valuable repairing skills such as knitting, sewing, and woodworking, hoping to encourage people to fix their broken items in their free time</p><p>"For one weekend every other month, the upstairs of a church hall in a quiet Nottingham suburb transforms into a fully operating repair café for broken bikes, jewellery, furniture, clothing, and appliances.</p><p>"A group of dedicated volunteers sew, mend and cobble together old and worn-out items in the hope of encouraging people to reuse rather than buy new.</p><p>"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NottinghamFixers" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>NottinghamFixers</span></a> run these regular ‘bring and fix’ sessions in the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SherwoodMethodistChurch" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SherwoodMethodistChurch</span></a>. Residents are invited to bring along broken belongings and have a cup of tea in the entirely volunteer-ran café.</p><p>"The group was set up in 2017 and says it’s the original repair shop in the county. Each member is skilled in a specific area of mending – sewing, metalwork, woodwork – and organisers say they are able to fix the majority of items brought in for free.</p><p>"Volunteers have noticed an increase in demand as the cost of living crisis has soared. Sarah Maloy, the events organiser, says with less disposable income to spend, she has noticed more of an appetite to reuse and fix old items – saving money and reducing waste.<br />Sarah Maloy, the events organiser, says with less disposable income to spend, there is more of an appetite to reuse and fix old items</p><p>"She said: 'We always see a big demand, particularly for electrical items. They are the things that are the most expensive and break most easily – things people can’t afford to get repaired'.</p><p>"The sessions also teach valuable repairing skills such as knitting, sewing, and woodworking, hoping to encourage people to fix broken items in their free time.</p><p>"They also act as a space for people to socialise, share a brew and flex their skills, with people regularly taking on volunteering shifts.</p><p>"Pamela Davis works in the NHS and has recently started doing sewing shifts at the ‘bring and fix’ sessions, having stitched in her free time for years. She believes by volunteering at the events she is sharing the importance of fixing items rather than binning them – a belief she believes has been lost in recent years.<br />Pamela Davis works in the NHS and has recently started doing sewing shifts at the ‘bring and fix’ sessions having done it for years as a hobby.</p><p>"'I was brought up that way,' she said.</p><p>"'Our mother made our clothes – her mother knitted a lot of their clothes. It’s that make-do and mend philosophy that was in the Second World War. It’s drummed into you that you don’t waste anything and it’s a wonderful feeling helping people'.</p><p>"There are more than 3,000 repair cafes across the world, with around 600 currently running in the UK. They have existed since 2009 – when the first café was opened in Amsterdam – but have recently shot up in popularity due to the well-known BBC TV show ‘The Repair Shop’.</p><p>"In the program, broken or damaged family heirlooms are fixed and brought back to life. There are also repair cafes in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Beeston" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Beeston</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Keyworth" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Keyworth</span></a>, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestBridgford" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WestBridgford</span></a> run by different groups. The next repair shop session is on April 12 at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sherwood" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Sherwood</span></a> Methodist Church."</p><p><a href="https://nottstv.com/the-nottingham-repair-cafe-encouraging-communities-to-make-do-and-mend-rather-than-buy-new/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">nottstv.com/the-nottingham-rep</span><span class="invisible">air-cafe-encouraging-communities-to-make-do-and-mend-rather-than-buy-new/</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesUK</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunk</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BringAndFix" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BringAndFix</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Austria" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Austria</span></a>: What are <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Vienna" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Vienna</span></a>’s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9s" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafés</span></a> and how can you find them?</p><p>by Amanda Previdelli - 17 Feb, 2025</p><p>"Across Vienna, residents are finding ways to extend the life of everyday items rather than throwing them away. One of the most practical initiatives is the Repair Café. </p><p>"Hosted at 48er-Tandler Margareten, these events offer people a chance to fix broken appliances and mend clothing for free. More than just a money-saving opportunity, they’re part of a growing effort to reduce waste and promote a culture of repair over replacement.</p><p>How to participate</p><p>"Advance registration is required for electrical repairs, and spots tend to fill up quickly. However, textile repairs do not require registration; participants can simply show up with their items. </p><p>"Registration details and availability can be found on the 48er-Tandler website.</p><p>When and where are Repair Cafés held?</p><p>"The Repair Cafés take place at 48er-Tandler Margareten, located at Siebenbrunnenfeldgasse 3, 1050 Vienna. In 2025, six events are scheduled, with upcoming dates including:</p><p> - Wednesday, 24 April 2025<br /> - Wednesday, 26 June 2025<br /> - Additional dates in August, November, and December</p><p>All events run from 14:00 to 18:00."</p><p>Source:<br /><a href="https://www.thelocal.at/20250217/what-are-viennas-repair-cafes-and-how-can-you-find-them" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thelocal.at/20250217/what-are-</span><span class="invisible">viennas-repair-cafes-and-how-can-you-find-them</span></a></p><p>Register, FMI:<br /><a href="https://48ertandler.wien.gv.at/repaircafe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">48ertandler.wien.gv.at/repairc</span><span class="invisible">afe/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesAustria" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesAustria</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/48ErTandler" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>48ErTandler</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunk</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Free fixes are back! The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ToolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ToolLibrary</span></a> expands its <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DareToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DareToRepair</span></a> Café program in 2025</p><p>By Darren Cotton, February 3, 2025</p><p>"Have broken stuff? Instead of throwing it out, consider attending one of The Tool Library’s free Dare to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9s" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafés</span></a> this February or March.</p><p>"These events cut waste and build community: At each Dare to Repair, people can bring in broken objects like lamps, vacuums, bicycles, toys, clothing, sewing machines, PCs, laptops, and small electronics to be repaired — free of charge — by volunteer fixers. By following along during repairs, attendees can learn the skills they need to fix things on their own.</p><p>"The Tool Library, in partnership with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuffaloRecycles" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BuffaloRecycles</span></a>, will host two Dare to Repair Cafés per month in 2025 — adding weeknight events to existing weekend programming — thanks to new funding from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute and State Sen. Sean Ryan. </p><p>March 2025 dates:</p><p>- Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lancaster Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, 14086</p><p>- Thursday, March 13, from 5-7 p.m. at the Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, 14215</p><p>"Anyone interested in bringing appliances or household items to be repaired is strongly encouraged to fill out the registration form in advance."</p><p>FMI:<br /><a href="https://www.buffalorising.com/2025/02/free-fixes-are-back-the-tool-library-expands-its-dare-to-repair-cafe-program-in-2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">buffalorising.com/2025/02/free</span><span class="invisible">-fixes-are-back-the-tool-library-expands-its-dare-to-repair-cafe-program-in-2025/</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesNY" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesNY</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunk</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewJersey" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>NewJersey</span></a>: ‘Beloved but broken items’ fixed for free at repair event</p><p>Feb. 12, 2025</p><p>"On Saturday, March 22, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SummitNJ" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SummitNJ</span></a> residents can bring their beloved but broken items to Barnwell Hall in Christ Church for free repairs. The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a> event, hosted by <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafeGardenState" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafeGardenState</span></a> in partnership with the Summit Area Green Faith Circle, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the last repairs accepted at 2:30 p.m.</p><p>"Volunteer repair experts will be on hand to fix electronics, lamps, woodworking, bicycles, sewing/textiles, and provide knife sharpening services. Each person can bring a maximum of two items for repair. Replacement lamp parts will be available for a small fee."</p><p><a href="https://www.nj.com/union/2025/02/beloved-but-broken-items-fixed-for-free-at-repair-event.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nj.com/union/2025/02/beloved-b</span><span class="invisible">ut-broken-items-fixed-for-free-at-repair-event.html</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesNJ" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesNJ</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunk</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Saw this on the news last night... More of this, please!</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthPortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SouthPortlandMaine</span></a> hosts '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairFair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairFair</span></a>' to help extend life for broken items<br />Community members were able to bring one damaged item to be repaired for free.</p><p>by Leeann Stapleton, January 25, 2025 </p><p>SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — "Dozens of people flocked to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthPortlandLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SouthPortlandLibrary</span></a> on a chilly Saturday morning with broken or damaged items in hand to be fixed by some knowledgeable volunteers.</p><p>"The city held its first-ever 'Repair Fair' at the South Portland Library.</p><p>"With a limit of one damaged item per person, people brought anything from clothes to jewelry to electronics to woodwork and more, all to be fixed free of charge.</p><p>"Susan Parmelee is the sustainability program manager for the city of South Portland.</p><p>"She said one reason for the event is to avoid items getting thrown away when they could be fixed.</p><p>"'The city has a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateActionPlan" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ClimateActionPlan</span></a> called <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OneClimateFuture" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>OneClimateFuture</span></a>, and a whole section of that is waste reduction. A portion of reducing waste is preventing materials from going to the landfill,' Parmelee said. 'So, if we can fix the broken items, then they're not going to the landfill.'</p><p>"The lamp table had the longest line—at least for the first hour or so of the event.</p><p>"Parmelee said the city would consider hosting more of these repair events in the future, depending on how successful their first one was.</p><p>"The one-day event was held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and coffee and doughnuts were provided for attendees."</p><p><a href="https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/south-portland/south-portland-library-community-repair-fair/97-7be08a47-4fbd-4143-8ed1-f6951162649a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newscentermaine.com/article/ne</span><span class="invisible">ws/local/south-portland/south-portland-library-community-repair-fair/97-7be08a47-4fbd-4143-8ed1-f6951162649a</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafé</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BelfastMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BelfastMaine</span></a> Community Works </p><p>"Our Mission: To be a shared space for makers, builders, and dreamers of all ages that enriches our community and encourages innovation, creativity, and connections throughout Belfast and beyond.</p><p>"Belfast Community Works is an enthusiastic group of volunteers dedicated to sharing and learning repair skills with the greater Belfast community. We aim to give new life to well-worn items as we strive to divert waste from the landfill and build community self-reliance. We do our best to repair broken electronics, housewares, appliances, clothing, and more!</p><p>Belfast Community Works'<br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a></p><p>Build community - Save money - Keep stuff out of the landfill.</p><p>Free event! All are welcome!</p><p><a href="https://belfastcommunityworks.org/belfast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">belfastcommunityworks.org/belf</span><span class="invisible">ast/</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafé</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PlannedObsolescence" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PlannedObsolescence</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>From the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineDEP" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MaineDEP</span></a>: Reduce Waste with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairClinics" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairClinics</span></a> </p><p>A Community Guide to Organizing a Repair Clinic</p><p>What is a repair clinic?</p><p>A repair clinic (also known as a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a> or <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> Clinic) is an event where community members get together to share knowledge and fix things. They’ve been described as an activity that is 'both for and by neighbors.'</p><p>What do you repair?</p><p>Depending on local expertise, items may include clothing, electronics, appliances, bicycles, furniture, and much more.<br />Waste reduction starts with repair</p><p>Repair gives old belongings new life. </p><p>Repair clinics help your community reduce waste by making broken things usable again and keeping them out of the trash.</p><p>How to get started</p><p>• Locate and invite subject matter experts in the community<br />• Recruit volunteers to help plan, organize, and get the word out about the upcoming repair clinic<br />• Locate and gather appropriate tools and parts<br />• See if hardware and bicycle shops or other local businesses can offer spare parts for sale or an expert volunteer from their staff</p><p>Find the right venue</p><p>• Libraries, community centers, town halls, faith centers, or schools are generally affordable, accessible, and familiar<br />• The facility should have electricity with ample outlets to plug into, adequate space, tables, plenty of parking, running water, and bathrooms—a kitchen is a bonus if available<br />• Donations can help cover repair clinic costs</p><p>Recruit skilled help</p><p>Scout out local electricians, carpenters, plumbers, metalworkers, furniture makers, tailors, and technical school students when recruiting volunteers. Experts can generate good publicity for their business or institution just by donating a few hours of time to share their skills.</p><p>Get the word out</p><p>Volunteers can help spread the word about the upcoming repair clinic. Hang fliers in the library, restaurants, coffee shops, town hall, and other favorite gathering spots, post notices on local social media groups, and tell friends and neighbors. Have contact information on all notices so people can reach out with questions or to volunteer.</p><p>Set some guidelines</p><p>• Visitors should do as much of their own repair as possible—they will learn a new skill and may even be able to pass it on to someone else in the future.<br />• A repair clinic is not a professional repair business and volunteers and community organizers:<br /> - Have the right to refuse to repair something<br /> - Will not be held responsible for an unsuccessful repair<br /> - Will not be held liable in the event of an accident or injury<br />• Visitors are responsible for their own stuff and must remove everything they brought with them.</p><p>Legal and safety measures</p><p>Prepare a release form and ensure you have plenty of copies at the repair clinic for visitors to sign. Release forms<br />contain house rules so visitors understand that not everything can be fixed, and organizers and repairers are<br />not liable for damage or injury. Collect and store a form signed by each attendee. Some venues have public liability insurance to provide additional coverage for your event.</p><p>Having a certified first-aid volunteer at the repair clinic adds another important safety measure.</p><p>View release form examples at the links below:<br />• <a href="https://repaircafe.org/en/house-rules" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">repaircafe.org/en/house-rules</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br />• <a href="https://ppld.org/sites/default/files/policies/repaircafeguidelines.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ppld.org/sites/default/files/p</span><span class="invisible">olicies/repaircafeguidelines.pdf</span></a> (link opens a PDF)<br />• <a href="http://www.cvswmd.org/uploads/6/1/2/6/6126179/repair_cafe_house_rules.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">http://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">cvswmd.org/uploads/6/1/2/6/612</span><span class="invisible">6179/repair_cafe_house_rules.pdf</span></a> (link opens a PDF)</p><p>Running the event—the basics<br />• Accept donations to help pay for event costs<br />• Coffee, tea, and snacks will be welcome—charge a reasonable fee to cover refreshment costs<br />• Set up repair stations for different categories of stuff, each staffed with a repair expert<br />• Have visitors check in<br />• Ensure each visitor signs a release form and understands the terms<br />• Direct each visitor to the appropriate repair station</p><p>Additional resources for a successful repair clinic</p><p>• The Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District Repair toolkit includes a detailed planning<br />guide, a release form template, sample outreach materials and much more.<br /> - View toolkit: <a href="http://www.cvswmd.org/repair-cafe-tool-kit.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">http://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">cvswmd.org/repair-cafe-tool-ki</span><span class="invisible">t.html</span></a><br />• Learn more about hosting repair events from the organization that started the trend, located in the Netherlands. They offer a repair café starter kit for a fee (name your own price).<br /> - Visit Repair Cafe website: <a href="https://repaircafe.org/en/about/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">repaircafe.org/en/about/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Source:<br /><a href="https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/documents/starting-a-repair-clinic.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/do</span><span class="invisible">cuments/starting-a-repair-clinic.pdf</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafé</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PlannedObsolescence" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PlannedObsolescence</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>So EfW companies are problematic. But their money can be used to start up <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> and/or purchase equipment...</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Wales" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Wales</span></a> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/enfinium" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>enfinium</span></a> adds £20k to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafé</span></a> Support Fund</p><p>by Savannah Coombe, January 10, 2025</p><p>"Energy from Waste (EfW) company enfinium has this week (9 January 2025) launched the second year of its Repair Café Support Fund with an additional £20,000. </p><p>"The fund has expanded its eligibility requirements to include more areas across North Wales. This includes Repair Cafés across the counties of Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. </p><p>"The initiative provides up to £1,500 in grant funding to Cafés located within a 30-mile radius of enfinium’s UK operating facilities in West Yorkshire, the West Midlands, Kent and North Wales. </p><p>"A Repair Café is a community-based not-for-profit organisation, often with charitable status, that offers free repairs of common household items. </p><p>"In the fund’s first year, the EfW company supported the work of 15 Repair Cafes and awarded a combined total of £16,079 in funding. </p><p>"The grants supported a variety of needs, including covering operating costs, investing in new equipment, upskilling volunteers and delivering initiatives aimed at encouraging youth participation. </p><p>"Applications for the next round of funding close on 31 May 2025. </p><p>"If you would like to learn more about the Repair Café Support Fund, or apply for funding, please visit the project website or email communityfunding @ enfinium.co.uk."</p><p><a href="https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/enfinium-adds-20k-to-repair-cafe-support-fund/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">letsrecycle.com/news/enfinium-</span><span class="invisible">adds-20k-to-repair-cafe-support-fund/</span></a><br /><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesNorthWales" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafesNorthWales</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PlannedObsolescence" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PlannedObsolescence</span></a></p>
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