Repair café in Amstetten: Together against the disposable culture!

Repair café in Amstetten: Together against the disposable culture!

In Amstetten, the repair café is very popular, which recently celebrated its successful sixth year. Andreas Haker from Volkshilfe Amstetten was pleased with the persistently positive response: "It shows that the need for sustainable solutions and the preservation of everyday objects in the Amstetten area is great." The café acts as a meeting point for people who together repair defective items and exchange knowledge. This initiative not only promotes the community, but also makes a significant contribution to the waste prevention by extending the lifespan of products, such as Noen reported.

consumption and needs in focus

Another exciting aspect of the current discussion is the examination of the needs in the field of consumption. In a contribution by Stefan Wahlen, the individualistic concept of needs is critically questioned and complemented by the concept of response. This shows that reflection on consumption is of central importance in nutrition and consumer education. The author suggests a sociological perspective that shifts the focus of personal needs on community experiences and social response. These thoughts are important for the development work in the repair café and similar initiatives, since they can redefine the understanding of consumption and community, which is also highlighted by Budrich Journals

Overall, the combination of these initiatives shows that the path to sustainable lifestyles begins in the community and that sharing skills and resources can have a positive impact on individual and collective well -being.