Fix, Reuse, Create: South London Hub

The environment

Our workshops and community activities had promoted behaviour change, empowering people to consume more consciously, repair instead of replace, and care for what they already have creating long-term environmental impact at a local level.

The local economy

Although our project is still in its early stages, it has begun to contribute to the local economy by encouraging more sustainable consumption habits and supporting a culture of repair, reuse and local spending. Through our activities, we challenge the idea that broken or unwanted items should automatically be replaced. Instead, we encourage children, families and adults to consider repairing, repurposing or sharing resources before purchasing new products. By introducing practical repair and making skills, we help participants recognise the value of the items they already own and make more informed purchasing decisions. Our Little Fixers programme has been particularly successful in this area. Children are encouraged to think creatively, solve problems and find new uses for existing materials rather than relying on buying new products. Through hands-on activities, they learn that many items can be repaired, adapted or reused, helping to build habits that can have long-term environmental and economic benefits.