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Should local governments fund repair cafes?

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Volunteer repair spaces can help people reuse goods. Is public funding a good use of limited money?

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Ellis · Starter
Shared tools could make repairs possible for more people.
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Volunteers should not be expected to replace professional services.
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Fund a small supervised program and publish its costs.
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Shared tools could make repairs possible for more people.

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Volunteers should not be expected to replace professional services.

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Fund a small supervised program and publish its costs.

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