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Restart: repair instead of recycling or throwing away

From "Forest Gate Community Assemblies"

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We throw away a lot of stuff, electronic goods, kitchen gadgets, clothes, bikes, scooters etc which could be repaired if only we knew how. All over the country there are Restart projects where local volunteers with expertise show local residents how to fix their items. See Hackney Fixers

By setting up such a project in Forest Gate we could save local residents money, offer them new skills, use local expertise and prevent items being sent to landfill.

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Profile of Kay Scoresby
Posted by:Kay Scoresby
5 years ago
this is a really good idea that we can all joining in. if Hackspace has moved out maybe we should invite Jay Blades, from the Repair Shop, as seen on TV. After all he is a local lad.
    Profile of Lia Rees
    Posted by:Lia Rees
    5 years ago
    This is an excellent idea. I believe it would also help with the flytipping issue and the common resident complaints about bins. ("Not enough bins, too few collections" etc). Residents should definitely be encouraged to share their expertise. It would make sense to combine this with some kind of swap shop or donation centre, so people unable to fix their items can pass them on to others. I can see local charities being part of this. There's also potential to teach repurposing, adaptation and "maker skills" as well as simple fixing. Young people are particularly interested in this side of things, and the projects would develop their creativity and problem-solving skills.
      Profile of Kina Legg
      Posted by:Kina Legg
      5 years ago
      Great idea and well needed
        Profile of Hugh Barnard
        Posted by:Hugh Barnard
        5 years ago
        https://restarters.net/group/view/413 I've registered a group for Newham and, if I'm given some (free) space, I'll organise a kick-off meeting. Unhappily, the London Hackspace, which was/is probably the source of some extra expertise has now moved out of Hackney: https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Ujima_House
          Profile of lloyd jeans
          Posted by:lloyd jeans
          5 years ago
          I think this is a really good idea! I would definitely want to participate. It fits in with one of my favourite slogans: "Think global, act local."

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            Profile of Myanah SaundersMyanah Saunders on April 26, 2021

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            proposed