Climate Changemakers: The ‘hackerspace’ bringing tech repair skills to communities around Ireland

By Aisling Maria Cronin

Climate Changemakers: The ‘hackerspace’ bringing tech repair skills to communities around Ireland

Ireland has an extensive electrical recycling network, with electrical shops across the country accepting batteries and waste electrical items for free under the WEEE Ireland scheme. However, in many cases, malfunctioning items can be easily repaired. Opting for repair wherever possible reduces the amount of electrical waste that needs to be sent through the recycling system, prolongs the lifespan of the item, and saves money that would otherwise be spent on purchasing a new version of that item.

“Not only can taking the time to learn repair techniques reduce electronic waste and save money, but it also builds communities of like-minded people,” says Jeffrey Roe, co-founder of Tog Hackerspace. The term ‘hackerspace’ refers to a community-run workspace where people with interests in technology, science, computers and machines can make and repair useful objects.

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