Kickstart your new year with repair and reuse fun

It’s a brand-new year, the perfect time to make a resolution that counts. Why not commit to repairing, reusing, and protecting the planet? 

We’ve rounded up some top-notch repair and reuse tips to help you save money, cut waste, and kick off 2025 on the right (carbon-friendly) foot.

Here’s how you can jump in:

🛠️ Find your nearest Fixing Factory or repair hub
If you’re in London, swing by one of our Fixing Factories for hands-on repair workshops, free drop-in sessions, and skill-building events. Not in London? Our amazing partners at The Restart Project have you covered with a UK-wide network of repair groups. From free Restart parties to community repair cafes, there’s likely an event near you — find one here!

👕 Secondhand style
Thrift your fit! Explore Vinted or Depop for unique wardrobe finds, or hit up your local charity shop for treasures that won’t cost the earth.

🧵 Clothing fixes made easy
Got a hem that’s too long or a jacket that’s seen better days? Your local dry cleaner can work wonders with alterations, saving your clothes from an early retirement. Feeling fancy? Try Sojo for a delivery service that’ll bring your wardrobe back to life.

🔧 Timpsons to the rescue
Broken phone, worn-out shoes, or a tricky car key issue? Timpsons has you covered. Find your nearest shop and let them work their magic!

💪 Fix it yourself
Ifixit.com offers free repair guides, spare parts, and a community of expert fixers ready to help. Give it a go - it’s easier than you think, and often faster than buying new!

📱Need some new tech?
Skip brand-new and go refurbished with platforms like Back Market or ReBoxed.

Ready to make 2025 the year of repair and reuse?

Whether it’s refurbishing your tech, learning a new repair skill, or simply shopping second-hand, every small step makes a big difference.

Let’s fix, reuse, and tackle waste together — one repair at a time.

And if you want to do something else to help make 2025 the biggest year of climate action, chip in whatever you can afford.

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