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  • Pile of broken furniture
    Discover the impact of fast furniture on the environment, the workers who make it and the impact on your pocket. This blog shares insight into why fast furniture is the new fast fashion and the benefits of repurposing what you already own. Whether you're looking to repair, reuse or rethink how you furnish your space, you'll find guidance to make more conscious choices.
  • Ally & Gem wearing jackets emblazoned with statements made from zips.
    A powerful story of turning overlooked clothing into a statement for change, this blog explores how repair, creativity and skilled craftsmanship can transform what you already own into something meaningful, personal and built to last.
  • A selection greenwashing statements includinhg Made in the UK, Natural Fibres, Vegan Leather
    A thought-provoking look at the hidden realities of the modern trend of sustainability, this blog explores how greenwashing and consumer culture keep us buying more and why repair is the real solution to reducing waste and living sustainably.
  • Woman tidying and organising her wardrobe
    Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean throwing things away. In this guide, we explore how to declutter sustainably by repairing, repurposing and donating unwanted items instead of sending them to landfill. From practical reuse ideas to organisations that give your items a second life, this article shows how a simple mindset shift can turn your spring clean into a positive environmental action, helping you create a calmer home while supporting a more circular economy.
  • Pile of Easter chocolates and plastic Easter decorations
    From chocolate wrappers to bunny & chick decorations, Easter generates a surprising amount of waste. Explore practical, inspiring ways to celebrate this year with less consumption and more connection.
  • Sewist Sarah from MyVOS repairing PVC jacket
    Rediscover the power of clothing alterations with Sarah at MyVOS®, an expert sewist helping you fall back in love with your wardrobe. From reshaping heirloom pieces to refining everyday favourites, Sarah transforms forgotten garments into beautifully fitted, confidence-boosting staples. Thoughtful, sustainable, and entirely personal - because great clothes should feel as good as they look.
  • Group of people repairing homeware items
    Repair can only become mainstream if repair businesses, repair cafés and DIY repair all thrive together. This blog explores the three pillars of repair, why the UK needs all of them to tackle throwaway culture, and how Repair Week helps build a stronger repair movement.
  • Highlighted neon text reading 'The Battle of Repair' against a backdrop of repair professionals
    Repair Cafes have spread up and down the county bringing the spotlight to repair culture but is there a hidden cost to their success? Take a look at how ignoring repair businesses devalues repair as a skill and why repair must be treated as a skilled, paid profession if it is to truly thrive in the UK.
  • A selection of thoughtful Valentine's gifts including a repaired necklace, handmade biscuits and a handmade card
    Rethink Valentine’s Day with gifts that truly last. From repairing sentimental items to sourcing second-hand treasures or making something by hand, discover sustainable, heartfelt ways to celebrate love while reducing waste and environmental impact. Thoughtful, creative, and kind to the planet - love the way it was meant to be.
  • Family cosying up on the sofa in front of the fire
    This Christmas, step away from the rush and embrace mindful, eco-friendly living. Explore how slowing down can reduce consumerism, improve wellbeing and help you reset habits for a more intentional and sustainable 2026. This is your sign to take a well deserved rest!

Did you know?

There are Repair Cafe’s and Groups based all over the UK? You can take your broken items to be fixed by these friendly teams, at a location near you.