Planned obsolescence has caused everyday items to be built to maximize profits and not for durability and longevity, exacerbating global waste generation and harming the environment. The Tucson Repair Café aims to change this on a local level by breathing new life into items. They host free events the second Saturday of every month at Xerocraft, where the community can bring a broken item in, whether it’s a toaster, clothes, or coffee maker, to get it repaired. Volunteer repairers work on the item with the guests right next to them and teach attendees how to do the repairs themselves. The Tucson Repair Café aims to create a more circular economy by reducing landfill waste through repair and teaching people valuable DIY skills to create a stronger, more environmentally friendly community.
Producer: Clarice Bales
Videographer: Danny Sax, Diana Cadena, Nate Huffman, Robert Lindberg
Production Assistant: Rena Maldonado
Editor: Danny Sax, Nate Huffman
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