West Central London Fixers bring together volunteer repairers and the community to fix their electronics for free. The idea is to nurture repair culture in the community, rather than throwing away electronics – indeed e-waste has become a huge environmental problem. Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste. Less than 18% of e-waste is recycled. The events are open to volunteer learner repairers so are educational as well. We also run two trainee sessions alongside our repair events. WCL Fixers currently organise monthly free repair events in two West London boroughs. We are launching in Westminster in March 2023.
What we'll deliver:
- Reduce CO2
- Reduce electronic waste in Westminster Borough
- train people 60 in fixing electronics
- Fix at least 60 electronics & electrical devices per year
- Provide 60 volunteering opportunities
Why it's a great idea:
1) Reduce e-waste
2) Reduce CO2 emissions
3) Directly Combat climate change
4) Provide volunteering opportunities
5) Provide practical training
6) Improve people’s self-confidence
7) Improve mental health in the community
8) Improve disadvantaged people’s chances of employment
9) Potentially reduce unemployment
10) Provide a regular sociable community event
Steps to get it done:
- Reduced CO2 emissions reduction 1000 Kg
Nurture repair culture in the community.
