Two anthologies of well-selected resources addressing core repair issues, from environmental to political to economic; citations for further research; practical how-to’s.
Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Age — Middle school and up (12 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Explore
Go to — Educator Resources
Library of essays, articles and videos from a wide range of publications about why repair is important.
Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Age — High school and up (14 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Why Repair Matters
A wealth of accessible materials about the impact of over-consumption, repair-based solutions, the repair movement, and opportunities for action.
Source — unbroken.solutions
Age — Middle school and up (13 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — unbroken.solutions
Big picture on technology, design, repair, social justice and the environment, and agency to change.
Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Age — Upper elementary school and up (8 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — “I can imagine a world where ….” Video (4:28 min)
Video profiling a general repair shop. Illustrates well the value, challenges and opportunities of local, independent repair businesses.
Source — Concentric Media
Age — Middle school and up (13 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — "Fix-it Shops ~ An Endangered Species" (5 minutes)
Catalogue of materials and other resources related to bringing repair into the educational settings. (German)
Source — Netzwerk Reparatur-Initiativen, with links to resources from various other sources, Germany
Age — All ages
Cost — Free
Go to — Repair and Education (German)
An introduction to the circular economy fleshed out with an extensive library of essays, articles, videos and research.
Source — Ellen MacArthur Foundation, UK
Age — All ages, though most materials are appropriate for middle school and beyond
Cost — Free
Go to — ”What Is A Circular Economy?”
Go to — Teaching Resources Website
Orientation to e-waste issues, links to articles and research publications.
Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Age — Upper elementary school and up (8 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — ”E-waste is the Toxic Legacy of Our Digital Age”
Extensive resources for understanding Right to Repair, including how to engage with the movement.
Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Age — Upper elementary school and up (8 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Overview of Right to Repair, News on Right to Repair
An informative and engaging podcast addressing multiple dimensions of repair. Includes interviews with significant actors in the global repair movement.
Source — The Restart Project, London, UK
Age — High school and up (14 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Restart Radio
Relove Fashion is a sustainable fashion program for high school age students.
Source Rediscovery Centre, Ireland
Age — Secondary school (12 - 19 years old)
Cost — Free
Go to — Relove Fashion
Do not be misled by “Coloring Book”! This is sophisticated material, designed for high school students.
Source — The Maintainers, USA and worldwide
Age — Middle school and up (13 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Coloring Book
Panel discussion on how repair is practiced and connects communities across the world.
Source — The Maintainers
Age — High school and up (14 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Video (1 hour 25 minutes)
Articles, essays and research (French, some English).
Source — ADEME, France
Age — High school and up (15 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Library (mostly French, some English)
