At Repair Fairs, volunteers help people learn to fix their broken things
Summary
A movement called Repair Fairs is gaining popularity. These events teach people how to fix their broken items instead of throwing them away.Key Facts
- Repair Fairs are events focused on teaching people to repair their broken items.
- The goal is to reduce waste by keeping items out of landfills.
- Volunteers at these fairs help participants learn repair skills.
- The movement is growing and spreading to different locations.
- NPR covered a Repair Fair event in northern New York.