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@twoowls73 Excellent! Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday !
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Kid: "no one is going to want that old plastic patio box, you should just throw it away in the trash"
Me: Post on Craigslist... gone within an hour.
(he has yet to learn almost any crap you have can be given away at the right price on Craigslist).
#garmin #battery #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repaircafe #ultrarunning #running #watchRepair #scotland #uk
Do you have a running or sports watch that is running out of battery? I am uk based and offer watch battery replacement and button fettling as a service, to keep them out of landfill.
I know that Garmin has excellent customer service, but some people want to keep their existing watches going for longer.
I use quality components from reputable suppliers, get in touch if you want to discuss
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Likely, the areas I am gluing may cause problems in the future (when it rains again). But, this table is likely to be used for potted plants! So... not too concerned about it. Also tightened all the screws so it doesn't creak. (To be continued after the glue dries on the repairs). 5/5 #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #furniture
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Also put some teak oil after that. Still have to get all the wood again and under the stuff being glued. I find teak oul takes a few coats to absorb well. 4/x #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #furniture
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After planing and sanding it, this is what it looked like. I was not so concerned about bring it down to fresh wood everywhere... it's just a patio table. 3/x #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #furniture
Refinishing this old table that was on the side of the road, just for the heck of it. 1/x
Ran across a (cheap) teak table on the side of the road today while bicycling.
Me: Hmm, do you know if that homeowner is throwing that out?
Tree crew: Probably, it's pretty rickety.
Me: I dunno, I bet I could fix it.
Owner of table: Take it, I don't want it!
(take it home)
Son: That things is really rickety, I don't think you can fix it.
Me: OH YEAH?
(not sure if I'll use it or put it back out on the curb, but not rickety, and refinished. Maybe put plants on it. Or replace the indoor furniture I have out on the patio which has been rained on too many times. You would think my son would have learned by now that I fix stuff for the challenge. 
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ENG: Check previous post for link in english ( The Plastic Recycling Myth )
ESP: EL RECICLAJE ES UNA MENTIRA
" Durante años, muchos de nosotros hemos separado obedientemente nuestros residuos plásticos, creyendo que nuestros pequeños esfuerzos contribuían a un mundo más limpio. Pero resulta que la realidad es mucho menos esperanzadora. Un informe reciente del Center for Climate Integrity, titulado "The Plastic Recycling Myth", revela que menos del 9% del plástico se recicla realmente. El resto acaba en vertederos, en nuestros océanos e incluso en nuestros cuerpos en forma de microplásticos."
#recycling #greenwashing #CorporateCorruption #greed
#greedyceos #greedycorporations #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle
#reciclaje #solarpunk #ceodown
#corporatocracy #growth
#sustainability #fixitcafe
#reuse #reusable #repair
United Kingdom News Beep · Recycling is a lie: new reports expose that most plastic can't be reused, and even recyclers are now under fire - United Kingdom News BeepOnce touted as a miracle material, plastic now stands as a symbol of the environmental crisis it helped create. Despite decades of encouragement to recycle,
Oooh, easy DIY reupholstering job.
(No room for these here, but nice chairs!)
Just mended another pair of running trainers with my kit from Pair Ups https://www.pairups.co.uk/
Definitely recommend if you want to reduce the environmental impact of your running (the runners in my house all seem to wear holes in the uppers way before the trainers need replacing) 
#PairUps #running #TrailRunning #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle
www.pairups.co.ukPair UpsTrainer Repair Kits
Monday, 14 July 2025
#ForestFixers Drop in and #FixIt session
At #ForestRecyclingProject E17 9AW
London, United Kingdom
Monday, 14 July 2025
09:00 - 16:00
Drop in and Fix It
"Do you have an electrical appliance (or similar) at home that needs fixing but you don’t have the tools? Or do you just like fixing stuff in the company of like-minded people?
"Come and join us at our regular sessions on Sundays and Mondays during the daytime. Let us know if you don’t have anything to fix and we will ensure that we bring something for you.
"Let us know you are coming by clicking on RSVP [at the link below].
"Please note that this session is for people who want to fix. If you want something fixed, please come to a repair cafe."
Contact: ForestFixers@gmail.com
Location:
Forest Recycling Project
2C Bakers Avenue
London E17 9AW
#SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair #FixItUK #Fixers #BuildingCommunity #RepairReuseRecycle #RepairReuse #DIY
#ReduceRepairReuseRecycle
The Restart ProjectForest Fixers Drop in and Fix It session at Forest Recycling Project E17 9AW - The Restart ProjectDrop in and Fix It Do you have an electrical appliance (or similar) at home that needs fixing but you don’t have the tools? Or do you just like fixing stuff in the company of like-minded people? Come and join us at our regular sessions on Sundays and Mondays during the daytime. Let us know […]
#RepairingAustralia – Community #RepairCafes and Hubs via #TransitionAustralia
WHERE TO FIND A REPAIR CAFE AND REPAIR LAB?
"[At the link] below is a list of Repair Cafes and #RepairLabs in #Australia. Please note most links below will take you to the local Facebook pages for each repair cafe as they offer the most up to date information and events for each location."
https://transitionaustralia.net/community-repair-cafes-hubs/
Transition AustraliaRepairing Australia - Community Repair Cafes and Hubs - Transition AustraliaRepair Cafes are a great way to keep goods out of landfill. For example, Transition Darebin (in Melbourne) runs a bi-monthly Darebin Repair Café (DRC). A team of volunteer fixers help people with items to repair. Items are weighed, and a tally kept of items successfully repaired, information given about how to repair, and irreparable items. The tally is recorded ... Read More
"We’re here to fix your broken items. Our skilled volunteers can fix your items in a sustainable way.
"Bring along any small electrical broken items like kettles, coffee machines or toasters, clothes that need mending and we’ll do our best to repair them while you enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake."
Saturdays 10.00am - 1.00pm
St Mary’s Church Hall
Worlds End Lane
Orpington
BR6 6AG
Email orpingtonrepaircafe@gmail.com
#SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #RepairCafes
#RepairReuseRecycle #RepairReuse
#ReUse #RepairCafesUK #RepairCafesBromley #BuildingCommunity #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle
bromley.simplyconnect.ukSimply Connect Bromley - Repair Cafe in OrpintonRepair Cafe in Orpinton - delivered by Orpington Repair Cafe
Upcoming Events for 2025
#ChapelHill Workshop • July 26
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Jul 26, 2025, Seymour Center
Haywood County Workshop • August 9
"Full Service Repair Event at the Willow Building on the #HaywoodCommunityCollege Campus."
Directions: Enter main campus at 185 Freedlander Dr, #ClydeNC. Head up the hill and take the first right on Sawmill Drive. Look for signs for parking near the Willow Building.
Aug 9, 2025
Haywood Community College Willow Building
#CharlotteNC Workshop • August 16
"#RepairCafé is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Aug 16, 2025
Innovation Barn
Cary Workshop • August 16
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more.
Aug 16, 2025
Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church
#GreensboroNC Workshop • August 17
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Aug 17, 2025
Reconsidered Goods
Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • August 19
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event. Early registration is not necessary. Please read the House Rules before attending."
Aug 19, 2025
Pack Memorial Library
#AshevilleNC Workshop • August 21
Asheville Workshop • August 21
"Full Service Repair Event at the Asheville Tool Library, located at Smith Mill Works.
Aug 21, 2025
Asheville Tool Library
Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • September 11
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event. Early registration is not necessary. Please read the House Rules before attending."
Sep 11, 2025
Black Mountain Public Library
Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • October 9
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event.
Oct 9, 2025
#FairviewPublicLibrary
Haywood County Workshop • October 11
"Full Service Repair Event at the Willow Building on the Haywood Community College Campus. Directions: Enter main campus at 185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC. Head up the hill and take the first right on Sawmill Drive. Look for signs for parking near the Willow Building. An HCC campus map is available for download here.
Oct 11, 2025
Haywood Community College Willow Building
#GreensboroNC Workshop • October 11
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more.
Oct 11, 2025
Reconsidered Good Pop-Up Store @ Revolution Mill
Asheville Workshop • October 16
"Full Service Repair Event at the #AshevilleToolLibrary, located at #SmithMillWorks.
Oct 16, 2025
Asheville Tool Library
#CharlotteNC Workshop • October 18
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Oct 18, 2025
Innovation Barn
Cary Workshop • October 25
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more.
Oct 25, 2025
Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church
Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • November 13
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event."Nov 13, 2025
#LeicesterPublicLibrary
#HillsboroughNC Workshop • November 15
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more.
Nov 15, 2025
Whitted Meeting Room
Asheville Workshop • December 4
"Full Service Repair Event at the Asheville Tool Library, located at Smith Mill Works."
Dec 4, 2025
Asheville Tool Library
Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • December 6
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event."
Dec 6, 2025
Pack Memorial Library
Charlotte Workshop • December 13
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Dec 13, 2025
Innovation Barn
Source and FMI: https://www.repaircafenc.org/upcoming-events
#SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #RepairCafesNC #RepairCafes
#RepairReuseRecycle #RepairReuse
#ReUse #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle
Repair Café North CarolinaUpcoming Events — Repair Café North Carolina
#OakPark #FixItCafe
at Community Shop Class, 3818 Stockton Blvd
(turn into parking lot behind between Community Shop Class and Luigi’s)
Every 2nd Saturday/mo @ 11am-2pm
Upcoming 2025 Dates
Apr 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9,
Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
- Knife & Tool Sharpening
- Electrical, Lamp & Small Appliance Repair
- Bicycle Repair
- Sweing & Clothing Mending
- Cofee, tea, Snacks, Beans & Rice
- Cameraderie... FREE, like everything!
"Oak Park Fix-It Cafe is a group of community members who gather once a month to hang out, help anyone with any needed repairs, and (sometimes) even learn a new skill or two!
"Come join your neighbors as we share what we have to fix what we need. Or just come as you are, take a load off, have a cup o’ joe and a cookie, and maybe make some new friends. If you need to just relax with friends, we’re here for that. If you want to get your hands a little dirty, we can help there, too.
"This is always FREE, and always for EVERYONE—no matter your housing status, language or background.
Donation Wish List
- “EZ-Up” Tent/Awning Duct Tape
- Outdoor Extension Cords
- Power Strips
- Shop-Style Floor Bike Pump
- Bike Repair Stand
- Tire Patches
- Bike Inner Tubes
- Fabric Remnants Pins & Needles
- Beans for Bean Bags
- Small Scissors for Handwork
- Large Glass Water Dispenser
- Paper Coffee Cups & Lids
'As an all-volunteer outfit, we usually just make do with what we already have. We’re grateful for whatever you can provide!"
FMI - https://oak-park-fix-it-cafe.mailchimpsites.com/
#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleRepair #RepairCafesSacramento #RepairCafesCalifornia #eWaste
#Volunteer #BuildingCommunity #FixIt #RepairCafes #RepairReuseRecycle #RepairReuse #ReUse #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle
oak-park-fix-it-cafe.mailchimpsites.comHomeWe often don’t have the time or money or ability to replace something when it breaks or wears out, but what can we do?
#RightToRepair movement having its most productive year ever in U.S. states
Already in 2025, five states have passed six different Right to Repair bills
by Nathan Proctor, June 3, 2025
"More and more state legislators are coming around to Right to Repair advocates’ simple premise: People should be allowed to fix their stuff.
"The campaign for the Right to Repair has been steadily building support — and this year, we’ve accelerated that pace even further. Here are some of the big highlights so far this year.
Five states have passed a total of six bills
"On May 19, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two Right to Repair bills, one covering most consumer electronics and appliances, and another covering powered wheelchairs.
"Then, in the last week, the Oregon and Nevada state legislatures passed their own wheelchair Right to Repair bills, while Texas and Connecticut lawmakers passed measures about fixing consumer electronics. All four bills have been sent to their respective state governors.
"This surge of progress makes 2025 the most productive one ever for our work on Right to Repair — and the year is not even halfway over.
A record 35 states have had active Right to Repair legislation
"So far this year, 35 states, up from 30 last year, have considered Right to Repair legislation. Many of those bills are still active, including a wheelchair bill in New York which has advanced; a new bipartisan bill introduced in Pennsylvania that covers consumer and business electronics; and many others.
"Earlier this year, we hit a milestone when Wisconsin introduced its first Right to Repair bill: Over the last eight years, legislators have put forward Right to Repair legislation in every U.S. state.
"Whether you live in Texas or Maine, you have stuff to fix, and we have a campaign to help you get the tools, technology or information you need for those repairs.
"The Right to Repair movement’s progress from coast to coast has been an important reminder that while some things divide Americans, we also agree on a lot. Repair means we get to keep our trusty devices going for longer, saving us money and cutting waste. It empowers all of us, including local repair businesses.
"It’s common sense, and increasingly, it’s common ground."
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Had to tighten up the tension. This is a lot better.
#sewingmachinerepair #sewingmachine #antique #repair #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle
Funky smells seemed to be almost entirely gone. A combo of sunlight, air, ammonia window cleaner, lysol, and Murphy's old soap seemed to do the trick. Just wiped all of the surfaces of the cabinet with a light coating on linseed oil, as it looked like the wood needed some protection after stripping off all the old stinky dirt, did not want to induce any wood cracking so opted to do it sooner rather than later. The oil should protect this cabinet and also will seal any stinky odor particles in. Needle replaced (in theory). Now just need to let this dry and then put on the belt, test the new needle position. #sewingmachinerepair #sewing #antiques #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle
Vintage sewing machine with 116 years of grime mostly removed. Didn't remove the patina, but I suspect some of the funk on this piece is vintage cigarette smoke from back when everyone in the US was a smoker. #sewingmachine #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #sewing #restoration
