Cambridgeshire Repair Cafe Network

Situation

Every day, useful items are being thrown into landfill because it’s cheaper and easier than getting them fixed. In the UK we have per capita the second highest rate of electronic waste in the world, and every replacement television or laptop purchased has the equivalent carbon footprint of a return short haul flight, so it’s bad news for our climate. Many people are frustrated by the short lifespan of their products and are keen to make them last longer but struggle to do so.

Solution

We will expand access to repair by supporting local communities across Cambridgeshire to set up and run their own Repair Cafes. These events pair skilled volunteer repairers with people who have all sorts of things that need fixing, such as phones, laptops, jewellery, clothing, toys, and furniture. Useful items are fixed, and connections are made, with repairers and attendees valuing the opportunity to connect with others in the local community.