Waste ReductionEnglish

Repair Café

Created by Matt0 launches8 steps~29h estimated

About this blueprint

What you'll set up.

Host a pop-up event where volunteer fixers help neighbours repair electronics, clothing, bikes and furniture.

The plan

Step 1 of 8~2h

Decide which repair categories to offer first (e.g. electronics, textiles, bikes) and target visitor numbers.

Project management

Step 2 of 8~5h

Find 4-8 skilled repairers via community groups, makerspaces and retirement networks; confirm their categories.

Volunteer CoordinationCommunity Outreach

Step 3 of 8

~3h

Book a community hall or café with tables, power sockets and good lighting for a half-day slot.

Event PlanningNegotiation

Step 4 of 8~3h

Check the venue's public liability cover and prepare a simple repair disclaimer form for visitors.

Insurance KnowledgeLegal

Step 5 of 8~4h

Collect basic toolkits, multimeters, sewing machines and common spare parts; ask fixers what they need.

LogisticsElectronics repair

Step 6 of 8~4h

Design a poster, list the event on local calendars and invite people to register items in advance.

MarketingGraphic design

Step 7 of 8~6h

Manage the welcome desk, queue visitors to the right fixer, and log each item and outcome.

Volunteer CoordinationFacilitation

Step 8 of 8~2h

Record repair statistics (items fixed, waste diverted), thank fixers and announce the next date.

Data analysisCopywriting