The Repair Shop that Repaired more than Stuff

“The Repair Shop That Repaired More Than Stuff” presentation explores how community, creativity, and shared resources can change our perceptions of materials—and of one another. This presentation introduces the Reuse & Repair Collective, a Zero Waste San Diego project. It examines the cultural loss of repair due to forced obsolescence and emphasizes the importance of community in this context. By highlighting how repair and creation foster confidence, connection, and a sense of possibility, attendees will leave inspired to reconsider the resources available to them. They will learn how community efforts can transform everyday materials into meaningful change.