Saw this on the news last night... More of this, please!

#SouthPortlandMaine hosts '#RepairFair' to help extend life for broken items
Community members were able to bring one damaged item to be repaired for free.

by Leeann Stapleton, January 25, 2025

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — "Dozens of people flocked to the #SouthPortlandLibrary on a chilly Saturday morning with broken or damaged items in hand to be fixed by some knowledgeable volunteers.

"The city held its first-ever 'Repair Fair' at the South Portland Library.

"With a limit of one damaged item per person, people brought anything from clothes to jewelry to electronics to woodwork and more, all to be fixed free of charge.

"Susan Parmelee is the sustainability program manager for the city of South Portland.

"She said one reason for the event is to avoid items getting thrown away when they could be fixed.

"'The city has a #ClimateActionPlan called #OneClimateFuture, and a whole section of that is waste reduction. A portion of reducing waste is preventing materials from going to the landfill,' Parmelee said. 'So, if we can fix the broken items, then they're not going to the landfill.'

"The lamp table had the longest line—at least for the first hour or so of the event.

"Parmelee said the city would consider hosting more of these repair events in the future, depending on how successful their first one was.

"The one-day event was held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and coffee and doughnuts were provided for attendees."

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/south-portland/south-portland-library-community-repair-fair/97-7be08a47-4fbd-4143-8ed1-f6951162649a
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