With the global electronic equipment market expected to nearly double by 2030, an invaluable opportunity is also presented: Governments could champion repair and reuse in public procurement through the Social Value Act.
At the Institute of Making, we champion mending in various forms – for example, through teaching members how to darn holes in beloved clothing or to fix broken suitcase handles with polymorph. By teaching these skills at our events, in specialist masterclasses and the general workshop, the true positive impact of repair and reuse is felt, leaving many members with a feeling of accomplishment. Many also leave empowered to fix other broken items, and with a hunger for passing on these skills to others; helping to build a community of like-minded makers who inspire, teach and motivate each other through making, mending and repurposing.
