„Repair:Fair“ at the Vienna MQ: Repair Instead of Discard

Visitors can expect free repair checks, secondhand offers, demonstration repairs, and personal advice all in the spirit of a lived circular economy.

"A good life in our city has a lot to do with appreciation - appreciation for each other, but also for the many things that shape our everyday lives and should not be carelessly turned into waste. For this, we initiate projects like the repair:fair Vienna," emphasizes Climate City Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky. "Here, the circular economy becomes tangible for everyone. Whether it's the hole in your favorite sweater, the fallen-off ear of a teddy bear, or the defective plug of a lamp, items get a second chance here. With the Vienna Repair Voucher and the repair:fair Vienna, we make repairing more attractive and affordable for everyone."

Vienna Repair Voucher: Support for Sustainable Consumption

Since April 2, 2025, the Vienna Repair Voucher is available again. The City of Vienna covers up to 50% of the repair costs, but no more than 100 euros. Cost estimates are subsidized up to 55 euros. Download, repair, and save resources! This also saves your wallet! Since its introduction in 2020, the Vienna Repair Voucher has already saved 48,000 items. This corresponds to more than 3,100 tons of CO₂ that could be saved. As much as a 242-hectare forest can store in a year.

Program Highlights of the repair:fair Vienna 2025:

· Free Repair Checks: Visitors can bring defective items such as bicycles, textiles, and small electrical appliances for a check. Minor repairs are carried out directly on site. For larger damages, there is advice on further steps.

· Clothing swap events and secondhand stalls: Used items get a second life and visitors can discover sustainable fashion.

· Upcycling workshops and re-use workshops: Creative activities for children and teenagers invite participation.

· Information stands and personal consultation: Experts provide information on sustainable consumption and repair options.

· Musical program.

Further information & the program can be found at https://www.wien.gv.at/umweltschutz/repairfair.html

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