Wolfurt fights against the throwaway society: Free patches on Mend In Public Day!

Wolfurt fights against the throwaway society: Free patches on Mend In Public Day!

The “Mend In Public Day” will take place in Wolfurt on Saturday, April 25, 2025. With this event, the voluntary initiative “Macherei” is committed to combating the growing throwaway mentality in society. Angelika Purin, one of the organizers, explains that the purpose of the patch is to raise public awareness of repairs. This global initiative is also supported by other cities such as London, Sydney, Singapore, New Delhi and Brazil.

In Wolfurt, volunteers will be available on the gravel square behind the Rathaus-Cubus bus stop to repair clothing and other used items free of charge. Everyone is welcome to bring damaged clothing; However, donations are welcome. Corinna Elsler, another member of the Macherei, points out that many people have forgotten how to repair and should be encouraged to try it out. In addition to mending clothing, we also repair electrical appliances and wooden and metal objects. There is also an open wardrobe and a craft workshop for children, while cake and coffee are provided for their physical well-being.

Need for sustainability

The increasing environmental problems and the dwindling supply of resources make it essential to think about sustainable behavior. How sustainable4future.de reports, the throwaway society has promoted a culture of consumption characterized by planned obsolescence since the mid-20th century. This leads to growing mountains of waste and a huge waste of resources, as millions of tonnes of e-waste, clothing and household items end up in landfills every year.

Repairing items instead of throwing them away is an effective method of protecting the environment. Mending and repairing things not only conserves valuable resources but also saves costs. Heating costs, energy and water can be significantly reduced by not producing new products. This form of sustainable consumption also promotes an appreciation for craftsmanship and repair skills.

A call for repair

More and more people and initiatives are recognizing the importance of the repair movement, which is becoming increasingly relevant. This is also supported by policy initiatives such as the “right to repair” in the EU, which aim to give consumers more ways to maintain their own things. Companies are also responding to the demand for durable and repairable products.

With the event in Wolfurt, the organizers are sending an important signal against the throwaway mentality and are appealing to everyone not to simply throw away defective items, but instead to actively participate in repairing them and conserving our resources. vol.at emphasizes that every repaired item reduces the impact on the environment and is a step towards more sustainable consumption.