Most of us live in areas with a “throw-away culture”. Single-use items are everywhere, and it is generally easier (and frequently cheaper) to replace an item than to fix it. Unfortunately, many consumer items are actually designed to be difficult or impossible to repair. Significant resources are used to create, transport, sell, and dispose of even simple items. Once an item is thrown away, its component materials are no longer available and eventually, the earth’s resources will be used up. And there is no “away” for our trash. We just hide it in landfills, where it is out of sight but can still create significant problems for the earth. Every time we repair an item and continue to use it, we are helping the earth. A little research can help you repair many items (or find a business that can perform the repairs). CAUTION: do not attempt to fix items that use electricity, natural gas, propane, or hazardous chemicals unless you have appropriate training. If you make a mistake, you could start a fire or injure or kill yourself or others. And always unplug an electrical item before working on it. Now that we’ve covered the safety concerns, let’s talk about repairs. The article at the link provides lots of links to information to help you repair many of your own items, including clothing and some electronics, appliances, and furniture. Sometimes you can hire someone who can fix these items for a reasonable price.
https://www.vox.com/even-better/23945009/diy-fix-your-stuff-clothes-furniture-electronics-appliances
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