STEAM Labs hosted the first Repair Café in their newly opened workshop space to great success! On Saturday January 23rd, over 40 volunteers and fixers were on hand to help breathe new life into a range of broken items. There were a dazzling array of pastries, snacks, coffee and tea for those waiting their turn to be paired up with an expert fixer. Valuable practical knowledge was getting passed on as people worked together to figure out what was wrong with an item and how to fix it. Every so often, you would hear the ring of a bell, which signified another item has been successful fixed and the room would erupt in a thunderous cheer! There were hair dryers, laptops, vacuum cleaners, zippers, hoverboards, clocks, cell phones and many more items that would’ve ended up in a landfill if it weren’t for the amazing team of volunteer fixers.
This free community event brought in people from all walks of life to reframe and challenge the mindset of consumption and to value people’s current possessions in an effort to promote a sustainable society. Repair Cafe happens once a month, so if you have something that needs fixing, think twice before throwing it away and bring your item to the next event!
Repair Café February 2016
When: Saturday, February 27, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Central Neighbourhood House, 349 Ontario Street, Toronto (view map)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Cost: Free (Donations are welcome!)
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