Guide on 3D printing for repair
Researchers of Delft University of Technology have published a guide on 3D printing for repair. The guide and accompanying videos aim to help repairers design…
June 30: European Repair Café webinar
Repair Café Farnham (UK) is hosting a European Repair Café webinar on the afternoon of Thursday 30 June. During this 3 hour webinar which will…
SCRAP documentary tells the stories of our relationship to things
The Canadian film director Stacey Tenenbaum has just released SCRAP. This environmental documentary tells the stories of people who each have a connection to objects…
RepairMonitor: spare parts crucial for better repair
When repairs at the Repair Café fail, this has to do with spare parts in almost half the cases. Spare parts are either not available…
European Parliament wants repairable goods that last longer
Manufacturers of electrical appliances must be obliged to make products that last longer and can be repaired. This was stated in a resolution adopted by…
European plans for more repair: share your thoughts!
The European Commission invites citizens and organisations to give feedback on their plans to stimulate repair and reuse. The Commission has put several ideas on…
Keep a close eye on the COVID regulations in your country
26 January 2022 The COVID-19 situation in many countries is improving. Still, Repair Café International advises everyone to keep a close eye on the COVID regulations…
Curious step: Miele makes repairing more difficult
Just when the European Union is making efforts to promote the repair of domestic appliances, Miele is making this more difficult, so reports the Dutch…
Repairing together using an iFixit guide
Repairing broken items together and sharing knowledge: that's the essence of Repair Café. Next to this in-person repair movement there is an online movement on…