Circular A2Z: Repair Cafe

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

2/17/20251 min read

What if fixing things became the norm instead of throwing them away? In a world where millions of products are discarded daily—often for minor faults—Repair Café is reviving the lost art of repairing, reusing, and restoring.


♻️ 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ♻️

Founded in 2009 by Martine Postma in the Netherlands, Repair Café is a global network of volunteer-run repair spaces where people bring broken items—electronics, clothing, furniture, and more—to be fixed for free. Today, there are over 4,500 Repair Cafés worldwide, preventing waste and empowering communities to embrace circularity.

Tips and Tricks by Repair Café:
https://lnkd.in/dMnRiAMH


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𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 🛠️

↳ Reduces Waste – Keeps items in use and out of landfills.

↳ Extends Product Lifespan – Repairs everyday objects, reducing the need for new production.

↳ Promotes Skills & Sharing – Volunteers teach people how to fix instead of discard.

↳ Strengthens Community – Encourages a culture of collaboration and sustainability.



🌍 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 🌍

Repair Café is proving that repair is a revolutionary act—a simple yet powerful way to fight waste, save resources, and challenge throwaway culture.
Let’s build a world where repairing is second nature.


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