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Repair Café in Templin: Together against throwing away!
In the Templin repair café on September 24th, citizens repaired broken devices to promote sustainability and community. Next dates: 26th-28th November.
Repair Café in Templin: Together against throwing away!
There is nothing more frustrating than when a beloved household appliance suddenly stops working. But instead of throwing things in the trash, people are increasingly focusing on repairs - especially in the charming repair cafés that flourish in many cities like Templin. On September 24th, the repair café's fourth event took place in the freiRaum Templin, organized by Dirk Messer. The project, which already received support from the Angermünder Education Center last year, attracts citizens who bring defective devices around the house.
The idea is clear: repair things instead of simply throwing them away. For example, Eveline Rosenow, 73 years old, brought a defective scale that no longer worked after she fell. Unfortunately, Klaus-Dieter Brzoska, 66, was unsuccessful in his attempt to repair it. A short time later, a television could not be brought back to life because the damage was simply too great. On the other hand, Heiderosa Krauel, 69, had better luck with her sewing machine, which only ran backwards. Harald Rau, 64 years old and active in the repair café for a year, helped her get the machine running again.
A place of exchange
Repair cafés are not only meeting places to repair things, but also true community centers. People meet here to exchange experiences and make new contacts. Volunteers are available to provide active support with their specific knowledge. In addition to repairs, services are also offered, such as setting up a new cell phone or transferring data.
Overall, the repair cafés are a big step towards sustainability. The next dates are planned for November 26th in Templin and November 27th in Prenzlau as well as November 28th in Angermünde and Schwedt. The repair is free, but donations to help fund the project are welcome. The opening hours of the repair café are from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Repair cafés are trending
But what makes this initiative so special? The trend towards repair cafés, which can be observed in many German cities, not only promotes the exchange of knowledge, but also actively contributes to reducing waste and extending the lifespan of objects. The organization Repair Café has set itself the goal of promoting repairs as a valuable skill and creating awareness of resource conservation. It is noteworthy that the first cafes were launched in Amsterdam back in 2009.
There are now many repair cafés in Germany that operate via platforms such as Waste info or the foundation's website Repair Café can be found. Anyone who would like to get involved in repairing is welcome to get involved - be it by bringing broken items or helping as a volunteer repairer.
Repair cafés are therefore not only a practical offer for everyone who wants to make their defective devices functional again. They represent a change in mentality towards a more sustainable way of consumption and show that things often do not belong in the trash, but can be brought back to life through exchange and collaboration between communities.