Reuse/repurposing
Reducing consumption of “new things” by repairing your old item, sharing with friends or neighbours, renting or buying second hand reduces both carbon footprint and consumption of finite resources.
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While several excellent online platforms are available here is a non-exhaustive list of local services.
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Closest to home the Ashwell Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/620174748059871/ is a great way to freecycle your unwanted but serviceable goods
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Recycle Our Electricals www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk gives some useful information and has a locator at least nominally for locations for recycling repair or donation of a wide range of electrical goods. Unfortunately, the locator only seems to work for recycling
“Skip diving” – with the home owners permission – remember what’s in there is still their property – its surprising what can be recovered for reuse.
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The Ashwell Yearbook home (ashwell.gov.uk) contains adverts from local suppliers – keep an eye out each year for the next edition.
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Checkatrade https://www.checkatrade.com can be a useful starting point for local trade and some repair services.
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Specific local household repair and supply services that at least one member of ZCA would vouch for include
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iFXIt repairs https://www.ifixitrepairs.com/ in Royston has provided some excellent support especially in repalceing mobile phone batteries
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Shoe/leather goods repair a rare shop we should value providing an excellent service â–· The Shoe Box, Letchworth Garden City (cylex-uk.co.uk)
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Royston Domestic appliances Tel: 01763 241875 will repair or replace your domestic appliances they provide an excellent service
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Power tool repair Power tools, Hand & DIY tools, Screws & fixings - AC Supply
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Mobile Store - Garden Square Shopping Centre | Letchworth (gardensquare-shopping.co.uk)
Other reuse/repurposing services – unvouched for include - amongst a number of other
Letchworth Garden Shed Letchworth Garden Shed | library of things | 69 Leys Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, UK provides a borrow not buy service
Royston repair café Royston Repair Cafe | Facebook
Please do suggest additional suppliers of repair services that you would be happy to recommend