15th anniversary of the repair café movement

Early day motion 260, tabled 16 October 2024 by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 members.

That this House celebrates the 15th anniversary of the repair café movement on 19 October; values the work done by the 3000 repair cafés globally, including the Castle Cary repair café that has repaired over 170 domestic items since its launch in July 2023, saving half a tonne of potential waste from landfill; recognises the roles repair cafés have in cutting CO2 emissions and creating a circular economy; is concerned that the UK is the second highest producer of electronic waste per capita in the world; and believes that the UK Government should do more to encourage repair and reuse schemes.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 3, Green 2, Independent 2, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.