At Sustainable Suffield’s March 28 Repair Café, we introduced several new services that appealed to residents.
For those with older Windows 10 computers no longer supported by Microsoft, we migrated them to Linux at no cost. We also helped residents navigate their smartphones and troubleshoot computer problems.
We began accepting used sneakers in any condition for recycling. We collected 3 ½ bags, measuring 22” wide by 32” tall, of sneakers and sent them to GotSneakers, a reputable Florida recycler.
We will offer both computer and sneaker recycling services at future Repair Cafés.
At our March Repair Café, we held 53 repair sessions for knife and garden-tool sharpening, sewing, bicycle, electrical, woodworking, jewelry and computer repairs, some involving multiple items. We successfully repaired 87%.
Our next Repair Café is scheduled for June 27 at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please mark your calendar. If you have items that require gluing, please try to arrive early so the glue can set before the end of the Café.