Are 3 Rs Enough?

We are all familiar with the 3 Rs - Reduce, Recycle and Re-use but the new question is that sufficient for our needs and wants. I propose at least 1 more R - Repair.

Share the Repair, 4thR 

I wanted to share this article by Martin Charter, which demonstrates advantages beyond reusing and recycling which divert from the waste stream and landfill.

 

There are over 1,000 community repair and recycling initiatives in the global Repair Cafe movement. 'Each is a community hub where local residents can bring in broken items and get them repaired for free, as well as network, learn skills, socialise and help others. Local expertise, tools, repair manuals and materials are all on hand. Melding education, social inclusivity, ‘sharing economy’ practices and sustainable action, the cafés have become nodes in the circular economy, teaching its principles from the bottom up.' Lots of benefits in addition to diversion from the waste stream.