An available, efficient repair infrastructure couldΒ contribute significantly to a reduced waste stream: why toss and replace when you can fix it? Right? Unfortunately, not only have we gotten out of [ … ]
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The Repair CafΓ©: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fix Their Stuff
The Repair CafΓ© concept brings together neighbors to repair broken, non-working, or otherwise damaged items instead of tossing them.
10 Headphone Repair Hacks
Headphones not working or broken? Avoid the temptation to toss and replace, and try one of these headphone repair tactics to get them back in shape.
The Waste Biz: French Manufacturers Must Offer Gadget, Appliance Repair
The French have passed a new law that requires gadget & appliance repair or replacement for two years, and job creation in a circular economy…
Don’t Toss That Broken Eyeshadow; Fix It!
Makeup is expensive & represents lots of embodied resources, so don’t toss that broken eyeshadow. Fix it with these instructions.
Mongo, Freegan and Dumpster Dive: Continuing The Life Cycle of “Junk”
Fellow sustainablogger Robin Shreeves recently wrote a great and helpful post — Your Trash Just Doesn’t Disappear, Stupid! (Or How To Make Sure Useful Things Stay Out of Landfills) — [ … ]
10-Step Guide to Buying a Used Laptop That Works
Buying second-hand products is always green, but it’s easy to be discouraged by the stories of broken laptops from eBay or Craigslist. To quell these fears, here is a 10-step [ … ]