The next time you break your bike or you rip your jeans, don’t get a replacement. Instead, you should get it repaired. Producing anything new requires raw materials and energy, which places added strain on the environment. By extending the lifespan of your possessions by getting them fixed, you can save your stuff from ending up in landfills while removing the need to produce more. These days, you can get anything fixed—so here’s an eco guide to the repair economy.
Making money and saving the environment in the repair economy
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