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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 30/09/2026

Here’s the news you might have missed this month in the world of repair 🗞️⁠ ⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to hear about news, community developments, and ways to take action for our right to repair!⁠ ⁠ 📩 Join our community today at rstrt.org/signup

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 28/09/2026

Have you explored the programme for our #RepairDay Festival of Fixing at the Barbican? ⁠ ⁠ Check out our amazing workshop partners... and this is only the half of it! ⁠🪡📱📸📓✂️ ⁠ Dive into our full programme and book your spot — spaces are filling up fast! ⁠ www.tinyurl.com/barbicanrepairday

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 24/09/2026

Come celebrate the 10th #RepairDay at the Barbican with a festival of fixing, all in the name of building connections in our local communities and fostering collective action. ⁠ 🔧🪡🚲️ 🎨 Discover the programme and book your spot at www.tinyurl.com/barbicanrepairday

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 17/09/2026

Prepare to pack up your toolboxes and thread your bobbins, there's only 1 month left until #RepairDay! ⁠ ⁠ 🧰 Check out our toolkit to learn how you can get involved ⁠ ✉️ including our new UK Repair Day campaigning action⁠ 🗺️ Add your event to the global map⁠ 📢 Spread the word! ⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 11/09/2026

The #RepairDay map is filling up! ⁠ ⁠ In the lead up, we’ll be highlighting a handful of events that showcase the creativity of our communities — starting with the Reharvest Repair Exhibition in Providence, Rhode Island!⁠ 🇺🇸⁠ ⁠ 🗺️ Find the full map of events (and add yours) at RepairDay.org⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 11/09/2026

In July, we sent Andy Burnham a letter. ⁠ We wanted to remind him how repair and reuse can save people money, skill up young people and support local businesses. Of course it also helps us do our bit for the climate 💚⁠ ⁠ We're not alone; nearly 1 in 4 MPs already support our #RepairReuseDeclaration.

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 07/09/2026

We talk a lot about how essential it is to repair our things. But something we don’t talk about enough, is how important it is to maintain our gadgets. ⁠ Jérôme Denis, co-author of the book, The Care of Things: Ethics and Politics of Maintenance, joins us to talk about how it can emancipate us. 🧰

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 04/09/2026

For our blog, Keith Brady has stepped in to share some invaluable insights from Repair Cafe Gosport for repair groups who want to engage their MP in campaigning for repair and reuse ✊️⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 11/08/2026

Andy Burnham has laid out plans to put vocational skills on the same level as academics. We know a good candidate 📚️⁠ ⁠ Our #RepairReuseDeclaration calls for measures that could not only help young people access jobs, but support existing repair businesses who are struggling to keep up with demand 🔧⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 06/08/2026

Hear about the state of Right to Repair in the UK and Europe from our co-founder, Fiona in this mega-article on tech repair from Tech Radar. Also featuring a visit to Camden Fixing Factory and comments from our friends at Fairphone 📱 🔗 Check out the full article: www.techradar.com/audio/you-ca...

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 05/08/2026

158 MPs have signed the #RepairReuseDeclaration which calls on policies to ensure that repair is accessible and affordable, and that reusing our finite resources becomes the norm 🔧 The policies we're asking for include:⁠ 💷 Zero VAT on repair services, and spare parts⁠ 🧰 Funding for Repair Vouchers⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 05/08/2026

We have sent a letter to our new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham asking him to implement policies that will save money for the public and reduce our e-waste mountain 🏔️ ⁠ We know that repair and reuse is popular with both politicians and the public

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 03/08/2026

#RepairDay is our annual chance to celebrate repair 🔧⁠ ⁠ If you have something planned to mark the occasion, add it to the map now ⁠ And if you need some inspiration for how you could get involved, explore our toolkit ⁠ It's all at RepairDay.org 🚀⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 28/07/2026

Earlier this month, we held our first mini-edition of Fixfest, bringing the London repair community together 💚⁠ ⁠ It was a chance for volunteers to connect, learn and share ideas. ⁠The London community is growing and we're excited to bring more repair to people and local communities! ⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 24/07/2026

If not now, when? @green-alliance.org.uk's full data story: green-alliance.shorthandstories.com/people-want-...

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 24/07/2026

The circular economy would tackle it. Action was promised in the 2024 manifesto. A growth plan developed with independent experts. Still unpublished.

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 24/07/2026

83% of Brits think throwaway culture is a big problem. Among Labour voters, that increases to 86%, with consensus holding among those tempted by other parties.

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 24/07/2026

Good news for Andy Burnham: near universal public support exists for ending throwaway living. And his soon-to-be government will inherit a plan to tackle it.

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 23/07/2026

Over 150 MPs have signed the #RepairReuseDeclaration 🎉⁠ New support comes from Helen Grant, Jess Brown-Fuller, Adrian Ramsay, Sarah Gibson and Mike Martin ⁠ We're still awaiting the Circular Economy Growth Plan and we're not alone. ⁠Recently, 3 MPs have raised questions about the plan in parliament

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 13/07/2026

Last year, we had the chance to do something we’ve dreamed about — running the first trial of vouchers for electrical repair in the UK. Now, we’re ready to share our findings 🎟️⁠ ⁠ Karin Huber-Heim, president of Circular Economy Forum Austria joined us to talk about the initiatives that paved the way

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 06/07/2026

Last year, we set out on a mission to make repair more affordable for North Londoners 🔧💷⁠ ⁠ We wanted to do this while thoughtfully engaging with local repair shops and boosting the culture of repair as a whole. With a lot of learnings now under our belt, we'd say that we succeeded 🚀⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 02/07/2026

Our new Resource Hub is now live on our website 🔬⁠ ⁠ Here you can find resources and reports on everything from the materials that go into our devices to how to set up a repair cafe in a university and soon our Repair Voucher Trial case study. ⁠ ⁠ Check it out and learn something new today!

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 22/06/2026

With toolboxes in hand, a fresh rebrand and a new site ✨️ we're preparing to repair this October! ⁠ ⁠ Explore our toolkit with advice on: 🎉 how to plan a repair festival 🗓️ promote your event 🤝 bring your community together with the power of repair ⁠ Visit RepairDay.org to check out our new look 💇‍♀️⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 22/06/2026

🎟️ Curious to learn about how our North London Repair Voucher Scheme went? We're excited to say that in July we'll be releasing our long-awaited findings! If you want to hear about it first-hand (and how similar schemes ran in Austria) we're holding a webinar on the topic 💻

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 16/06/2026

We’re big fans of independent repair businesses, so when we began our Repair Voucher scheme, we were excited to work more closely with them. ⁠ 🧰 We spoke to a handful of London businesses to understand the reality of running a repair shop today 🕵️ Our latest report details what we found

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 08/06/2026

#GreatBigGreenWeek is in full swing and there are lots of repair groups taking part around the UK 🌿⁠ ⁠ To find a repair event, or any number of other eco-friendly activities, near you visit: www.greatbiggreenweek.com ⁠ 📸 @markaphill.bsky.social

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 04/06/2026

It's #VolunteersWeek so here is an everlasting shout-out and thank you to the incredible volunteers that keep community repair running! ⁠ ⁠ Whether you're a longtime Restarter or a new friend, we appreciate you and know that we couldn't do this without you 🫵🌟⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 01/06/2026

The sun came out to celebrate Hackney Fixing Factory's 1st birthday last month 🎂🌞 It felt amazing to not only celebrate the achievement's of the last year but also the incredibly community that has been built by local volunteers and visitors! ⁠ ⁠ Here's to another year of fixing 🛠️

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 28/05/2026

We've been really pushing our campaign for Right to Repair in the UK this spring, but how does it all come together to achieve real change? ⁠ ⁠ We've shared an update on our event at parliament, massive support for our Declaration asks, and a recent joint letter sent to 10 Downing Street. ⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 18/05/2026

Last year, @ifixit.com stopped by the Camden Fixing Factory and were so impressed that they generously offered to supply the Haringey site. ⁠ And now, they've donated tools for both of our new locations in Barking and Victoria! ⁠ Come by for a visit and try them out on your next repair 🔧

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 07/05/2026

Hackney Fixing Factory is excited to be celebrating it's first birthday! 🎂⁠ ⁠ Pop down to say hello on Sat 9th May to the community repair session from 11am-2pm or find out more during our open day drop in session at 2-4pm.⁠ ⁠ More at: www.fixingfactory.org/visit-hackney

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 07/05/2026

While juggling 5 sites, we sat down with Rhio and Sarah to learn about how Fixing Factories have evolved, featuring a few regular volunteers at Hackney to talk about the effect that it's had on them.⁠ ⁠ 🎧️ Listen on your preferred streaming platform⁠ or therestartproject.org/podcast/fixi...

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 30/04/2026

Repair and reuse is popular with politicians and the public alike 🛠️ We hope that the Circular Economy Growth Plan will echo this, but that can’t happen until it's released. So we've sent a joint letter signed by businesses, NGOs and repair groups calling on the PM to do so and turn it into action.

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 29/04/2026

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone that donated to our Big Give #EarthRaise campaign 💚 ⁠ We couldn't do what we do without your continued support and we're excited to show you what we have planned next — there is no repair movement without all of you!

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 28/04/2026

It's getting down to the wire for our Big Give #EarthRaise campaign. Until noon TOMORROW, all donations to us will be doubled!⁠ ⁠ 💚 You can help us build a more repairable world by giving what you can at tinyurl.com/BigGive-BS

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 25/04/2026

We have a lot of highlights from the last year and in order to top them, we'll need your support 🚀⁠ ⁠ When you donate to us this week, it will be matched by Big Give's generous donors meaning your impact goes twice as far. ⁠ Help us move towards a more repairable future at tinyurl.com/biggive-BS 💚⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 22/04/2026

Fixing really is the greenest option — it reduces e-waste and reduces carbon emissions 🌳🌲 This #EarthDay you can make your donation to Restart go further by doubling it with the Big Give #EarthRaise 🌍️🌎️🌏️ Double your planet-saving impact at no extra cost by giving at tinyurl.com/BigGive-BS

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 20/04/2026

We're already less than 6 months away from International #RepairDay which will be returning for it's 10th birthday! 🎂⁠ ⁠ Visit RepairDay.org to sign up for updates 👀 We've got something special in store.⁠ ⁠ #IRD26 #RepairDay2026

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 15/04/2026

Starting on #EarthDay, you'll have one week to double your impact on our work and the repair community 🔧⁠ ⁠ Keep an eye on our channels where we'll share why we're fundraising now and what your donations will help us achieve. ⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 09/04/2026

Amazon has announced that it will stop support for Kindles released during or before 2012, with the company offering discounts to users to encourage them to buy newer replacement models 📚️⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 09/04/2026

They've had a lot to say about our parliament event the other week in the press...UK policy makers, what's good? 🔧⁠ ⁠ We know that repair is popular but to see this response from the public and the media has really cemented it! Keep your eyes peeled for our next action 👀⁠ 📸 @markaphill.bsky.social

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 23/03/2026

We were over the moon to launch Barking Fixing Factory last week with supporters, funders, local organisations and volunteers alike! 🔗 Read about our funders for this site, how we’re trying a new model and approaching scaling this project: therestartproject.org/news/were-op...

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 23/03/2026

The EU's Digital Product Passport is being lauded as the 'next big thing' but what are they and will they actually help repair and reuse? 🔎⁠ Most people don't know that some key products will be absent for many years — including all electricals! ⁠ 🔗 @ecos.ngo paper ecostandard.org/publications...

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 17/03/2026

Whether you're an occasional or dedicated listener — we need your help! 🎧️⁠ We want to make sure that the content we put out is something that you actually want to listen to. ⁠ ⁠ Could you take 5 minutes to fill in our listener survey? 🔗 tinyurl.com/restartradio...

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 16/03/2026

When equipment broke as they were about to perform, it looked like Arrested Development's show was in trouble. Luckily, Falmouth Repair Cafe were only down the corridor! ⁠ "It just shows the power of community skills and generosity and the value of repairing rather than replacing," said Simon Baker

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 05/03/2026

And there it is! Political support for the #RepairReuseDeclaration is growing so fast that number 100 almost slipped by us... We're so pleased that long-time supporter of repair and reuse and sponsor of our upcoming parliament event, @helenhayes.bsky.social is our 100th supporter 🔧⁠⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 03/03/2026

According to a study by @relondon.bsky.social, the average Brit throws away 6 items that could have been repaired! Does this sound familiar? Do you want to make a change?⁠ ⁠ There are loads of opportunities to learn to fix your stuff throughout London #RepairWeek — just visit: repairweek.co.uk⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 02/03/2026

After a wet start to 2026, we're remembering sunnier times 🌞 We spoke to Clare and Frank about the repair pop-ups that they ran at two festivals over the last couple of summers They shared the joys of community repair with Boomtown Fair and Cambridge Folk Festival but where can you bring it next?⁠

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The Restart Project @therestartproject.org · 25/02/2026

We're less than 1 week out from London Repair Week! In the coming days, we'll be sharing upcoming events in our London network and Fixing Factories to make sure that you can make the most of it 🔧⁠ ⁠ You can also find a list of events on the @relondon.bsky.social site!⁠ #repairweekldn

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