Repair
Repair is the act of taking what’s broken, busted or a bit bruised and making it work again. Whether it’s a ripped sleeve, a cracked screen, or a wobbly chair leg, repair keeps your stuff in the loop, not the landfill.
Every time you fix something, you're saving the resources, energy, and emissions that went into making it AND avoiding the impact of creating a brand-new replacement.
Now that’s powerful.
Why repair matters
Most of an item’s environmental footprint happens long before you own it in the mining, manufacturing, and shipping. So the longer we keep an item in use, the more we honour the value of those resources and reduce our impact.
Repair is:
- a lifeline for broken but still worthy things
- a way to reduce waste and slow down overproduction
- a skill that empowers and connects communities
- often cheaper than replacing (and definitely cheaper for the planet).
And let’s be real... fixing something feels good.
Repair is contagious
When you repair something, people notice. That visible mend on your jeans or the patched-up backpack? It’s not a flaw, it’s a flex. A visible sign of respect for the:
- environment
- resources that went into making it
- people who made the item in the first place.
Repair creates ripple effects. It keeps things out of landfill, slows down consumer churn, and builds a culture where care is valued over convenience.
To repair is to care
Not everyone knows how to fix a toaster or re-sew a hem, and that’s OK. That’s where the repair movement comes in. On REcheck, you’ll find:
- Repair professionals: Local legends who can do it for you
- Skill-building workshops: Learn to patch, fix, or solder like a pro
- Repair cafes and community groups: Where everyone chips in and learns something new
- Online resources: Websites like iFixit help you with step by step guides to fix anything from an appliance to an umbrella.
We’re here to help you find the fix, whether you’re after a little assistance or ready to roll up your sleeves.
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