Wolfurt fights against the disposable company: Free patching on the Mend in Public Day!

Wolfurt fights against the disposable company: Free patching on the Mend in Public Day!

On Saturday, April 25, 2025, the “Mend in Public Day” takes place in Wolfurt. The voluntary initiative “Macherei” is involved with this event against the growing disposable mentality in society. Angelika Purin, one of the organizers, explains that patching in public should raise awareness of repairs. This world initiative is also supported by other cities such as London, Sydney, Singapore, New Delhi and Brazil.

In Wolfurt, volunteers will be available at the gravel place behind the Rathaus-Cubus bus stop to repair clothing and other used items free of charge. Everyone is invited to bring damaged clothing with you; However, donations are welcome. Corinna Elsler, another member of the power, points out that many people have forgotten repair and are to be encouraged to try it out. In addition to patching clothes, electrical devices and wood and metal objects are also repaired. There is also an open wardrobe and a handicraft workshop for children, while the physical well -being is taken care of with cakes and coffee.

Need for sustainability

The increasing environmental problems and the scarce resource offer make it essential to think about sustainable actions. As reported sustait4future.de , the disposable company has promoted a culture of consumption since the middle of the 20th century, which is shaped by planned obsolescence. This leads to growing garbage mountains and an enormous waste of resources, since millions of tons of electronic waste, clothing and household items land on landfills.

Repairing objects instead of throwing them away represents an effective method of environmental protection. Patching and repairing things are not only spared valuable resources, but also saves costs. Heating costs, energy and water can be significantly reduced by avoiding new products. This form of sustainable consumption also promotes appreciation for craft and repair skills.

a call for repair

More and more people and initiatives recognize the importance of the repair movement, which is increasingly gaining relevance. This is also supported by political initiatives such as the "right to repair" in the EU, which aim to show consumers more ways of how they can maintain their things themselves. Companies also react to the demand for long -lasting and repairable products.

With the event in Wolfurt, the organizers set an important sign against the disposable mentality and appeal to all, defective objects, but instead actively participate in the repair and protection of our resources. Vol.at emphasizes that every repaired object relieves the environment and a step towards sustainable consumption.