{"id":31175,"date":"2025-03-06T11:33:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T10:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/?p=31175"},"modified":"2025-11-24T11:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:07:28","slug":"fix-it-dont-throw-it-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/live-green\/fix-it-dont-throw-it-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix it, don’t throw it away"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What do you do with things when they get damaged? Do you throw them away, recycle them, or repair them?
In an age of excessive consumerism, we easily discard items that could be reused with just minor repairs. Out of convenience, we throw them into the trash instead of considering the possibility of reusing them. The throwaway culture, a direct consequence of consumerism, creates enormous amounts of waste, more and more each year. Such habits are harmful to the environment as well as our budget. For this reason, Sunce launched the national Together without plastic<\/strong> campaign, aiming to offer alternative solutions for reducing waste. Sometimes, simply restoring or repairing damaged items is enough to extend their lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research conducted by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that promoting product repairs could significantly reduce waste across the European Union. According to a 2022 report, extending product lifespans through repairs could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10\u201315%, which is crucial for meeting emission reduction goals by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where you can repair old items in Split<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Bicycle repair workshop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the past several years, you can repair your bike in Split for free, thanks to the volunteers of Biciklopopravljaona Popka \u2013 Split<\/em>. After a long break, they resumed their activities at the Klub Zona. In the new season, repairs will be possible on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. This is an opportunity to fix minor issues, breathe new life into your bike, and learn useful maintenance tips. Note that you must reserve your spot in advance via the registration form available on their social media.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While taking care of your bike, don\u2019t miss September\u2019s biggest cycling event\u2014the traditional Split Bicycle Ride<\/strong> (Splitska biciklijada<\/em>). Follow Sunce<\/a> on social media to be the first to know when registration opens and to secure your place on the route that leads to unforgettable fun in \u0110ardin. More information on last year\u2019s route can be found here<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Cobblers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many traditional crafts in Croatia are slowly dying out. While they haven\u2019t completely disappeared, cobblers in Split are becoming fewer. Footwear used to be made from natural materials, which were easy to repair. Today, shoes are often made from synthetic materials like plastics and rubber, which are difficult to treat or process. People buy shoes, wear them for two or three months, throw them away, and buy new ones because repairing the old ones isn\u2019t worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By repairing old shoes, you can extend their life for at least some time, helping not only the environment but also preserving traditional crafts. You can find cobbler shops on Google Maps or the website Mojkvart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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