“E-waste is the Toxic Legacy of Our Digital Age”

“E-waste is the Toxic Legacy of Our Digital Age”

Orientation to e-waste issues, links to articles and research publications.

Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Format — Text
Age — Upper elementary school and up (8 years old and up)
Content — Technology
Cost — Free
Access — ”E-waste is the Toxic Legacy of Our Digital Age”

Right to Repair

Right to Repair

Extensive resources for understanding Right to Repair, including how to engage with the movement.

Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Format — Text
Age — Upper elementary school and up (8 years old and up)
Content — Technology
Cost — Free
Access — Overview of Right to Repair, News on Right to Repair

Restart Radio

Restart Radio

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
Format — Video / Audio
Age — High school and up (14 years old and up)
Content — Technology
Cost — Free
Access — Restart Radio

“Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy”

“Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy”

Movie: Repair plays one of the leading roles in this riveting and sickening documentary about excessive consumption.

Source — Netflix
Format — Video / Audio
Age — All ages
Content — Repair All
Cost — Netflix subscription
Access — Buy Now!

Relove Fashion

Relove Fashion

Relove Fashion is a sustainable fashion competition for high school age students.

Source Rediscovery Centre, UK
Format — Activity
Age — UK secondary school (11 - 16 years old)
Content — Fashion
Cost — Free
Access — Relove Fashion

“How To Reduce Waste”

“How To Reduce Waste”

Video — very accessible, animated video addressing the consumption-based economy, the circular economy and repair.

Source — Share and Repair Bath, UK
Format — Video / Audio
Age — All ages
Content — Repair All
Cost — Free
Access — Video (2:40 min)

“Making Outdoor Gear Sustainable”

“Making Outdoor Gear Sustainable”

Video about a business model incorporating repair reduces the environmental impact of the outdoor gear and apparel industry.

Source — The Story of Stuff
Format — Video/Audio
Age — Middle school and up (11 years old and up)
Content — Repair All
Cost — Free
Access — Video (3 minutes)

Supply Chain Maps

Supply Chain Maps

Interactive map for supply chains of various companies.

Source — Source Map
Format — Interactive
Age — All ages
Content — Repair All
Cost — Free
Access — Supply Chain Map

“Coloring Book”

“Coloring Book”

Do not be misled by “Coloring Book”! This is sophisticated material, designed for high school students.

Source — The Maintainers, USA and worldwide
Format — Text
Age — Middle school and up (13 years old and up)
Content — Repair All
Cost — Free
Access — Coloring Book

Repair Detectives

Repair Detectives

Online Classes — Interactive, live video.

Source — Repair Detectives, New Zealand
Format — Video / Audio, Interactive
Age — 3rd - 10th Grade (9 - 16 years old)
Content — Curriculum / Lessons, Repair All
Cost — Variable
Access — Repair Detectives

Gifted Hands Training Program

Gifted Hands Training Program

Hardware repair vocational training.

Source — PolicyLab Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
Format — Text
Age — High School (16 - 18 years old)
Content — Curriculum / Lessons; Technology
Cost — Free
Access — Gifted Hands

Généracion Réparacion / Repair Generation (French)

Généracion Réparacion / Repair Generation (French)

Introductory guide for teachers and repair workshop facilitators. (French)

Source — ADEME, France
Format — Text
Age — Middle and High School (13 - 18 years old)
Content — Curriculum / Lessons, Repair All
Cost — Free
Access — Guide (French)

The Essence of Repair Culture — A Global Perspective

The Essence of Repair Culture — A Global Perspective

Panel discussion on how repair is practiced and connects communities across the world.

Source — The Maintainers
Format — Video/Audio
Age — High school and up (14 years old and up)
Content — Repair All
Cost — Free
Access — Video — 1 hour 25 minutes

Design for Repair and Upgrade

Design for Repair and Upgrade

A highly accessible video outlining the why’s and how’s of designing electronics for repair.

Source — Autodesk, USA
Format — Video / Audio
Age — Middle school and up (13 years old and up)
Content — Technology
Cost — Free
Access — Video (4 minutes)

ADEME Librairie

ADEME Librairie

Articles, essays and research (French, some English).

Source — ADEME, France
Format — Text
Age — High school and up (15 years old and up)
Content — Information / Orientation
Cost — Free
Access — Library (mostly French, some English)