Repair & ReuseFrankfurtCreative upcycling workshopTurn scraps and broken goods into something loved Gather makers to patch clothes, sew tote bags, or fix simple furniture, one technique per session, tools and stories shared. What you can do - Join workshops via Frankfurter Plattform 55+: Rethink Fashion - Browse social upcycling products at Caritas Einzigware - Host a table at your community centre with fabric scraps and a sewing machine Why it matters Making extends an object's life and builds skills that outlast any shopping trend. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Programme hub: Zero Waste Frankfurt · Rethink Fashion · Caritas Einzigwaremakingskillsworkshop
Repair & ReuseLeipzigMake and mend at Makerspace GohlisSelbermachen statt neu kaufen The Makerspace in Gohlis is a shared workshop in a former car dealership where Leipzig residents turn ideas into objects: with tools, machines, and neighbours who enjoy teaching. What is on offer - 3D printing, wood and textile work, ceramics, photo lab, welding, and more. - Workshops and courses to learn techniques and meet other makers. - Priority on reused and surplus materials; new purchases only when necessary. Open hours - Tue-Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat 10:00-16:00 - Lindenthaler Str. 61-65, 04157 Leipzig Why it matters When households share heavy tools and skills, fewer rarely used machines are bought and discarded: repair and making stay local and joyful. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Project page: Makerspace Gohlis · Website: makerspace-leipzig.de · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mirmakerspaceskillstools
Repair & ReuseMunichMend things at a Munich Repair CaféReparieren ist besser als wegwerfen Dozens of Repair Cafés across Munich and the region welcome toasters, bikes, laptops, textiles, and more. Skilled volunteers help you repair with, not for, you. How it works - Pick a nearby café from AWM’s curated list (city and surrounding towns). - Bring one broken item; register if the host requires a slot. - Email AWM if you know a missing venue to add. Why it matters Shared fix-it sessions keep appliances and textiles alive while passing skills person to person. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Directory: Repair Cafés · AWM: Projekterepairskillscommunity
Repair & ReuseAmsterdamRepair CaféFix things together instead of throwing them away A free monthly gathering where neighbours repair electronics, clothes, and furniture alongside volunteer coaches. Skills are shared, waste stays out of the bin. What you can do - Bring one broken item and sit with a fixer who talks you through the repair - Offer a skill (soldering, sewing, bike tuning) even for a single afternoon - Partner with a café or library for tables, sockets, and tea Why it matters Repair culture builds confidence, keeps useful objects circulating, and turns consumption into craft.repairskillsmonthlyzero-waste
CommunityBrusselsEnergy Transition Careers CompassDiscover clean-energy careers across Europe The Energy Transition Careers Compass is a digital platform developed by EYEN with tech partner Green Jobs Tree. It helps young people map skills, training paths, and job opportunities in the clean-energy sector, from community energy to grid modernisation. What you can do - Explore career pathways matched to your interests (engineering, policy, community organising, trades) - Use the compass to plan skills development before applying to local energy programmes - Share the tool with schools and youth groups in your city How to participate - Visit the Careers Compass via EYEN projects - Pair exploration with EYEN volunteer roles to gain practical experience Why it matters The energy transition needs builders at every skill level. A youth-focused careers map lowers the barrier from curiosity to paid work in local clean-energy projects. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: European Youth Energy Network (EYEN), Energy Transition Careers Compass.careersyouthskillsjobseducationEU
