Repair Café

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/repair-caf

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the initiative type?Decentralized, volunteer-driven community initiative promoting repair and reuse
2. What is the founding year and location?2009, Amsterdam, Netherlands
3. Why do people go to a Repair Café?They want to fix things instead of throwing them away, saving money, helping the planet, and learning new skills.
4. Where can I find a Repair Café?Repair Cafés are often held in libraries, churches, or community centers in many countries around the world.

Planned Obsolescence: The practice of designing products with a limited lifespan to encourage repeat purchases.
Circular Economy: An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources.
Social Cohesion: The degree to which members of a society feel connected and work together.
Grassroots Movement: An initiative that originates from ordinary people rather than established authorities or organizations.