Repair and Reuse
Bring the Fault Description Along to a Repair Cafe
A clear fault description helps repair volunteers understand an item. Bring its relevant parts, history and symptoms without attempting unsafe tests at home.
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Make the things you already own work a little longer.
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Everyday Reuse
Give a Parcel Box a Clean Label Area Before Reusing It
Reuse a sound shipping box with a clear label area, removed obsolete markings and packaging suited to the new contents.
Low-Waste Living
Share a Houseplant Without Passing Its Pests Along
Make a houseplant swap more responsible by checking plant health, keeping care information and telling the recipient about unresolved concerns.
Everyday Repair
Keep Spare Buttons With the Garment They Belong To
Give spare buttons a useful home with the garment details they belong to, so a small clothing repair does not begin with an unidentified jar of parts.
Household Care
A Fridge Door Seal Deserves a Cleaning Check Before a Replacement
Inspect the fridge seal, clear obstructions and follow the model’s cleaning instructions before assuming the whole appliance needs replacing.
Thoughtful Reuse
A Second-Hand Appliance Needs a Safety Check Before a Place at Home
Before bringing home a second-hand electrical appliance, check its identity, recall status and condition, and know when a competent inspection is needed.