Module 3
Give it a second life
Repair, reuse, and upcycle
Everyday items are often thrown away when they are damaged, even though the object is still usable.
30-second lesson
“Broken doesn't always mean it's time to throw it away.”
What you'll learn
- 1How to assess whether an item can be repaired instead of replaced
- 2Which common materials can be bonded
- 3How repairing extends an item's useful life
- 4Simple ways to repurpose a repaired item
- 5When an item should be recycled or disposed of instead
Try this
Fix, reuse, or recycle?
Pick the damaged item. We'll explain why — and what to do next.
Learn → Fix → Share
Learn it here, fix it for real, then share the before and after — that's how the next person decides to try.
1
Learn
A 30–60 second professional tutorial.
Try this2
Fix
Step-by-step repair guide, plus the recommended product.
Open Fix Finder3
Share
Upload your before and after.
Write a post
#FixBeforeYouToss
Share your repair. It helps someone else try theirs.
Module 1: Save your favorite pair
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