Fix It, Don’t Trash It: Climate Action Repair Workshop for Youth!

Discover how you can help fight climate change and reduce waste by learning practical repair skills at the Fix It, Don’t Trash It workshop!

Inspired by the Peterborough Repair Café, this hands-on event teaches you how to bring new life to broken items instead of throwing them away. Whether it’s a torn shirt, a broken gadget, or a household item that needs a fix, you’ll learn to repair, reuse, and upcycle—keeping waste out of landfills while making a real impact on the environment.

Guided by skilled fixers, you’ll get the chance to repair your own items and explore how the act of fixing things can reduce your carbon footprint. Alongside learning practical skills, you'll also dive into discussions about the connection between consumer culture, waste reduction, and climate action.

Join other eco-conscious teens in this fun, collaborative workshop where you’ll not only fix items but also discover how small actions can have a big impact on the fight against climate change. Let’s break the cycle of waste—one repair at a time!

Bring along 2-3 broken items and get ready to repair, restore, and make a difference!

We can help you:

• sew buttons on clothing
• Small appliances that need to be fixed
• glue a handle on your favourite mug
• rewire a lamp
• darn a hole in socks

Dinner will be provided at no cost.