Repair and upcycles: Repair.fair 2025 in the Vienna Museum Quarter!

Repair and upcycles: Repair.fair 2025 in the Vienna Museum Quarter!

Wien, Österreich - On May 23 and 24, 2025, Repair: Fair Vienna 2025 takes place in the Vienna Museum Quarter, an important trade fair for repair, refurbish, second -hand and upcycling. Admission is free and the event opens its goals for a wide audience every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The aim of the fair is to promote the circular economy and to emphasize the value of everyday objects. Climate City Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky emphasizes the need to strengthen the relationship to our things and to take responsibility for our consumption habits. The city of Vienna has created an incentive with the Vienna repair bon, which has been available since April 2, 2025, to cover up to 50 % of the repair costs, but a maximum of 100 euros. Cost estimates are funded with up to 55 euros. Since 2020, 48,000 objects have been saved and over 3,100 tons of CO₂ have been saved, such as [wien.gv.at] (https://presse.wien.gv.at/presse/2025/22/repaR-fair-wien-2025-wieder- and reserves-retting) reported.

The Repair: Fair offers a variety of activities and offers that put the topic of sustainability in the foreground. Visitors can take advantage of free repair checks for bicycles, textiles and electrical classes, take part in clothing exchanges and look forward to second-hand stands. Workshops for upcycling and re-use workshops for children and adolescents complete the program. Information stands offer personal advice on sustainable consumption and a musical supporting program is offered.

growing importance of repair culture

The Repair: Fair is part of a global trend that underlines the growing importance of repair initiatives. There are over 1500 active repair initiatives worldwide that aim to reduce electronic waste and offer sustainable alternatives to conventional consumption. Repair cafes that arose in Amsterdam in 2009 in response to growing amounts of waste not only promote the repair of everyday objects, but also social interactions and exchange of knowledge. Consumers show increasing awareness of sustainability, with over two thirds of emigrated solutions to agree to premature disposal. Over the next 15 years, savings of 18.4 million tons of CO2 will be expected by sustainable initiatives, such as Effesus.

In addition, a survey shows that 59% of consumers intend to limit new products, while 64% want to reduce disposable plastics. The importance of education and consciousness formation is emphasized in order to increase the demand for sustainable alternatives. Emotional bonds for used products promote reuse and repair, which can also strengthen the brand binding of companies.

circular economy as a solution

The Repair: Fair and similar initiatives are in the context of the circular economy, an urgently needed answer to resource shortage, pollution and climate change. The Federal Association of Sustainable Economy (BVNG) is working on the development of qualifications, strategies and networks to support companies and institutions in implementing sustainable and circular business models. According to BVNG) it is crucial to accompany small and medium-sized companies in their efforts, to take responsibility and at the same time to promote ecological and social stability.

Overall, the Repair: Fair Vienna in 2025 represents an important step to further sharpen the awareness of sustainability and the need to protect resources. The promotion of repair and reuse not only reduces the amount of waste, but also creates a valuable social network that strengthens the community.