Lochen repaired: Successful Repair Café saves 72 items

Lochen repaired: Successful Repair Café saves 72 items

In Lochen, things went smoothly again: The Repair Café celebrated its annual existence! In the past twelve months, the committed participants have been able to carry out a total of 72 repairs at three events. This means that many objects that would otherwise have had to land in the trash were given a new life.

Organized by the Zeitbank für old and young, the Repair Café was created in cooperation with the Kem Klimatukukunft Oberinnviertel and the Environment Professional Braunau. Here people from different age groups and with different skills work together to repair broken things. Support by repair experts is an important aspect of the project, as is the bikecheck, which was provided by the Bikepalast Straßwalchen.

joint crafts promotes sustainability

The concept of the Repair Café not only pursues the goal of repairing defective everyday objects, but also focuses on sustainability. By learning to repair things themselves, the amount of waste is reduced, which benefits our environment. In addition, the cafe promotes the exchange between young and old, strengthens neighborly relationships and creates a sense of community.

The joy of the participants about their repaired objects was clearly felt. Many came with very different challenges: from the old toaster to broken bicycles, which were made traveling again by the professional check. The positive feedback from visitors shows how important such initiatives are and what value is in a community like this.

The Repair Café in Lochen has thus established itself as a valuable point of contact for everyone who wants to deal with the repair of everyday objects. At a time when the trend towards throwing away consumer goods is omnipresent, the café offers a practical alternative that imparts knowledge and skills. This is not only important for the participants, but also for the entire community.

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