repair culture
Mending over discarding
Repair culture is a movement and mindset that values fixing broken items rather than discarding them.
It encompasses practical skills, community events like repair cafés, and opposition to planned obsolescence.
Advocates push for right-to-repair legislation requiring manufacturers to provide parts and documentation.
The term contrasts with throwaway culture: Repair culture is making a comeback as people reject disposable electronics.
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- visible mendingIntentionally conspicuous textile repair
- fixingRestoring proper function
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- patchMaterial covering damage
sew · tinker · reuse · sustainability · maker · workshop · tools · community · thrift · darning · upcycle · salvage · longevity · craft · hands · worn · beloved · stitch
repair cultureplanned obsolescence
Deliberately shortened product lifespan
built-in obsolescence · throwaway culture · programmed obsolescence · fast fashion · closed ecosystem
repair culturedisposability
Meant to be discarded
consumerism · hyperconsumption · fast fashion · retail therapy
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