TMU Repair Workshop

As part of an exciting new partnership between TMU Libraries’ Digital Media Experience (DME) Lab (opens in new window)  and the Sustainability Office (opens in new window) , students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the university’s first ever Repair Workshop on October 30! 

Supported by our team of fixers, bring your damaged or broken household items to the Repair Workshop and give them a second life by learning how to repair them yourself! Not only will you be saving money and gaining practical, hands-on repair skills, you’ll also be reducing waste and helping TMU achieve its goal of becoming a zero-waste campus by 2035.

What to expect

• Hands-on DIY repair stations: Have a broken gadget that's been gathering dust or a favorite shirt that's seen better days? Bring them in! Our skilled fixers will guide you through the repair process, helping you revive your items and reduce waste.
• Community connections: Meet and mingle with fellow students, faculty and staff who are passionate about innovative sustainability initiatives and programming.

Why you should attend

• Develop repair skills: Learn valuable tips and tricks to fix items yourself, saving money and extending their life.
• Support TMU’s zero-waste goal: Contribute to our university’s target of becoming a zero-waste campus by 2035.
• Champion responsible consumption: Be a part of a culture that values repair over disposal and help us shape a more sustainable future.
• Join the global repair movement: Your participation supports Circular Economy Month and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal for Responsible Consumption.

What items can you repair at the workshop?

Our team of experts will help teach you how to repair items like computers, electronics, clothing, jewelry, books and other non-hazardous goods. For safety reasons, we are unable to repair household appliances, baby seats, high-voltage electronics, heat-generating devices (i.e. portable space heaters) or illegal or controlled items.

Register for the Repair Workshop

Secure your spot by registering by October 27, 2024!

Walk-ins will only be accepted if spaces remain available in the workshop on the day of the event. However, we encourage you to register in advance to ensure we have enough materials and experts available to event participants.

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like to confirm if an item is appropriate for the workshop, please contact Erica Wilkinson, sustainability coordinator, at sustainability@torontomu.ca.