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Have a broken computer or electronics item at home? Bring it to the Repair Café at the Toronto Reference Library this coming Saturday. Not only can you save money from buying a new one, but you can also learn how to fix it yourself.
Repair is better than recycling. A significant amount of raw materials, fresh water and energy is required to manufacture the electronics that many of us use for a short period of time, and a lot of carbon dioxide is emitted during the production process. Also, the many types of metals used are hard to recover from the recycling the electronics. Therefore the best way to minimize the impact of our electronics on the environment is to get the most out of them before discarding them.
Recycling isn’t the answer; it’s the last resort. Repair is the step to take to prevent any needless waste. Come to the Repair Café this Saturday (February 8) at the Toronto Reference Library at Yonge and Bloor and meet our team of 20 fixers who can help you with fixing your broken electronics, small appliances, lamps, small furniture, clothes and jewellery. You can also see demonstrations on how a 3D printer can produce parts for repairs. By the way, the newest addition to our team of fixers is someone who is specialized in binding books!
If you would like to learn more about why recycling electronics is a waste of energy and what is in your cell phone and you can’t wait till this Saturday, here’s a great site to visit in the meantime: ifixit.org.