We have all been too accustomed to the throw-away lifestyle. If something doesn’t work, throw it out and buy a new one. Because of this behavior, our landfills are filling rapidly, and electronic waste has become one of the largest sources of pollution. So why don’t we just fix it?!
Peter Mui, from the Bay Area, started the Fixit Clinics idea because the biggest items currently disposed of are electronic devices and textiles that need simple repairs or mending, but it is so much easier to toss and buy than to try to fix. By creating what he likes to call do-it-together disassembly at local libraries and/or makerspaces, he brought together a community of tradespeople to share their skills with their neighbors on how to troubleshoot and repair appliances, clothes, and electronics (the list can be endless) at these hands-on clinics. This program has been adopted nationwide and has received overwhelming support in every community.
For more information about Peter Mui’s Fixit Clinics, go to http://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/
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This program is perfect for retired tradespeople, veterans, and just handy individuals to share their skills with the community, and allow pre-teens and teens to become assistants or apprentices to the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Coaches we will recruit. This is an ideal inter-generational program that works with seniors and veterans and has potential for a partnership within the County of San Diego.
The City of San Diego has adopted the Zero Waste Plan. While recycling is a great alternative to properly disposing of broken and unwanted material, it should be the last resort, not the first. In efforts to help meet our Zero Waste goals, Zero Waste San Diego launched the first SD Fix-it Clinic in 2016. By providing a venue and opportunity to learn to fix broken materials, and teach a man-to-fish mentality, we are helping our environment and teaching a new skill to potentially the next generation.
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