Repair café in Donauwörth: Save your treasures on July 4th!

Repair café in Donauwörth: Save your treasures on July 4th!

On Friday, July 4th, a very special restaurant opens its doors in Donauwörth: the repair café in the parking city, house of encounter. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., all citizens have the opportunity to repair defective devices again with the help of volunteer repairers. "This is about consuming sustainably and actively reducing garbage," reports Donau-Ries Aktuell . A very special offer: only one device or a thing can be brought for each member of the family.

During the repair time, visitors can relax: in the inside over coffee and cake. The team of the multi-generation house ensures a friendly atmosphere and also accepts cake donations to support-either directly in conversation or email to multi-generation house.donauwoerth@gmx.de. In addition, a NABU cell phone box is available in which old or broken cell phones are collected. The proceeds flow into nature conservation projects, a great opportunity to actively do something good at the same time!

state funding for repair initiatives

A big step towards sustainability is also undertaken at the federal level. From December 2024, voluntary initiatives can benefit from the first nationwide funding for repair initiatives. As part of the "Repairing instead of throwing away" program, there are over three million euros available to serve to support consumers: to support products instead of repairing products instead of simply throwing them away. Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke emphasizes the importance of such initiatives for society. "The program complements important EU regulations on ecodesign and the right to repair", informs Sustainable consumption .

From this funding, which runs until the beginning of 2026, charitable repair initiatives can apply for up to 3,000 euros once. Funding is possible for improving equipment, training measures and for events. In addition, the warranty period for repairs increases to one year - a clear strengthening for the rights of consumers: inside!

rules and application procedures

However, the funding is not unlimited. Applications could be submitted by February 24, 2025. In order to participate in this funding, active groups must already be present - new start -ups are not eligible. The requirements include the published implementation of at least four events for 2025 and a valid release notice from the requesting organization. Further information can be found on the official platform, which is provided by Repair initiatives

Overall, it turns out to be on a local and national level: sustainability and repair in everyday life are required than ever. The Donauwörther repair Café is only a small but fine example of how we can all actively contribute to environmental protection. Have a look and bring your defective device with you - maybe there is one or two valuable pieces for you too!