A Growing Number of ‘Repair Cafes’ Are Popping Up Around the World to Curb Consumer Waste

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By By Kiley PriceNov 11, 2025, 4:51 pm428 ptsTop
Local communities are hosting events where people can bring in their broken goods for repairs—free of charge. By Kiley Price Last Friday, a group gathered inside a building in East London, holding an unusual medley of used goods, from tattered teddy bears and old shoes to an elegant but broken vintage blender.

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