Repair instead of throwing away: New Repair Café in Seeheim opens doors!

Repair instead of throwing away: New Repair Café in Seeheim opens doors!

Seeheim-Jugenheim, Deutschland - In Seeheim-Jugenheim there is something exciting: On Saturday, June 28th, the Repair café its doors in the workshop. From 10 a.m. everyone is invited to take part in a joint repair event and to make defective everyday objects, such as broken electrical appliances, bicycles, toys and much more, fit again.

The concept of the Repair Cafés has proven itself and enjoys growing popularity. In these voluntary meeting points, people come together to repair defective things together with experienced helpers and thus to set a sign against disposable mentality. The values ​​that this initiative conveys are not only worth a try, they are also an obvious step towards more sustainability. According to a report on repaircafe.org , each participant brings their own broken object and is instructed when repairing experts. If you like, you can lend a hand yourself.

repair and save resources together

The idea of ​​the Repair Café aims to extend the lifespan of everyday objects and thus avoid waste. This is not only important for the environment, but also saves resources and CO₂ emissions. "What is often perceived as broken can often be repaired with the right tips and some effort," said a committed participant. To ensure that all interested parties also get a place, a prior registration is necessary. If you want to secure a repair date, you can register until June 25th on 0157 50399153 or via the email address info@repaircafeseeheim.de.

similar to the Waste guide Bavaria also emphasizes the Repair Café that repairs are basically free of charge, there may only be costs for spare parts. The initiative promotes the appreciation of repair art and brings people together who have often forgotten the joy of practical work. In addition to the repair, there is also the option of enjoying the relaxed get -together with a cup of coffee or tea.

part of the sustainable movement

The initiative is also of greater importance in the context of environmental and climate protection. According to the “Arrivation” foundation, which is planning a funding program for repair initiatives, there are many ways to raise awareness of sustainable practices and to increase the quality and service life of goods. In Germany, numerous repair cafés are supported by these programs, which should help to establish a nationwide network of repair options close to home.

It is time to become active and not to just throw in the trash that are just waiting to be repaired. The Repair Café in Seeheim-Jugenheim is a perfect place to experience this fresh wind of the change and participate. With a little skill and the right instructions, repair not only makes sense, but also fun.