Have you ever had your fave toy break or a plushie suddenly rip? It’s a real bummer, isn’t it? But don’t worry, because we’ve got just the thing you need!
Introducing the ‘I Can Fix It’ Mission! It’s all about turning your broken toys into good-as-new treasures.
This fun mission will also show you how to be part of something we call the circular economy.
Right now we mostly live in a linear economy, meaning we make stuff, use it a little, and then toss it out when it breaks or we get bored with it. Sometimes, things are even made to break quickly on purpose so that people buy new stuff! Yikes! This wastes a lot of resources and creates a ton of trash that harms the planet.
But in the circular economy, everything is important and nothing is wasted… just like in nature!
Circular Economy:
Next time you’re thinking of throwing something away, how about giving one of these a try: Reduce, Repair, Reuse, or Recycle? Objects can be fixed, or even turned into something totally new! When we do this, we’re also helping to keep our planet clean by making less trash and pollution.
Learning from York Region!
York Region—an area in Ontario—is a great example of a community committed to the circular economy. They offer a ton of resources to help the community shift from a throw-away culture to one that Reduces, Repairs, Reuses, or Recycles. This includes things like:
- Repair Cafés, where friendly volunteers help you fix things for free!
- Libraries and Lenderies (a fun word for libraries that let you borrow things like toys, tools, sporting equipment, and other fun surprises!)
- Curbside Giveaway Days, where everyone in the community is encouraged to put unwanted items on the curb for others to take
- Specialty recycling depots for e-waste, textiles, batteries, paint, bicycles, plastic bags, and much more!
Ask a grown up to help you explore what’s near your home – you never know what eco-friendly fun is waiting for you, no matter where you live!
YOU Can Fix It!
Join our I Can Fix It! Mission to get started! You’ll learn how to repair toys, books, ceramics, and more! Just read the mission brief, find something that needs fixing, follow our easy instructions, and share your handiwork.
Let’s make old things new again!
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This sounds interesting
II WILL BUILD FOREVER
I like to make crafts so sure
It was hard
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it was really hard
I do that a lot
That was hard
OMG I love fixing stuff
Interesting