Economy

Rediscovery Centre

Rediscovery Centre

Textile repair and alteration instructional materials.

Source — Rediscovery Centre, UK
Age — 13 years old and up
Cost — Free

Circular Economy — “Re-thinking Progress”

Circular Economy — “Re-thinking Progress”

Animated video about the circular economy.

Source — Ellen MacArthur Foundation, UK
Age — all ages
Cost — Free

Circular Economy — Ellen MacArthur Foundation Library

Circular Economy — Ellen MacArthur Foundation Library

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

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
Age — High school and up (14 years old and up)
Cost — Free

“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
Age — All ages
Cost — Netflix subscription

“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
Age — Middle school and up (11 years old and up)
Cost — Free

Supply Chain Maps

Supply Chain Maps

Interactive map for supply chains of various companies.

Source — Source Map
Age — All ages
Cost — Free

“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
Age — Middle school and up (13 years old and up)
Cost — Free

Gifted Hands Training Program

Gifted Hands Training Program

Hardware repair vocational training.

Source — PolicyLab Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
Age — High School (16 - 18 years old)
Cost — Free

Généracion Réparacion / Repair Generation (French)

Généracion Réparacion / Repair Generation (French)

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

Source — ADEME, France
Age — Middle and High School (13 - 18 years old)
Cost — Free

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
Age — High school and up (14 years old and up)
Cost — Free

ADEME Librairie

ADEME Librairie

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

Source — ADEME, France
Age — High school and up (15 years old and up)
Cost — Free

FixFest 2022 Panel: Repair in K - 12 Educational Settings

FixFest 2022 Panel: Repair in K - 12 Educational Settings

Presentations and discussion — Representatives from four educational initiatives and one scholar in the field.

Source — The Restart Project
Age — Adults — educators and advocates
Cost — Free