Act sustainably: Repair instead of throwing away and conserve resources
Darmstadt-Eberstadt. Under the motto "Repair instead of discard," on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Eberstadt Repair Café for the 36th time New this year is a presentation of modern 3D printing technology, demonstrating how spare parts or small everyday helpers can be manufactured on site.
Voluntary commitment to sustainability
At the Repair Café, volunteer repairers fix broken devices – from vacuum cleaners and , small furniture, and to clothing bicycles. Tools and materials are available to help visitors with their repairs.
This helps reduce wastethe protects , and sustainable consumption also participates Foodsharing Darmstadt e.V., providing rescued food.
3D printing technology in practical use
For the first time, the Repair Café is presenting the possibilities of 3D printing . Expert advisors will explain the technology and demonstrate on-site how spare parts and everyday items can be produced.
Meeting, coffee and cake
create a cozy atmosphere bakers from the neighborhood caféand offer coffee, tea, and mineral water. The repair café is not only a workshop but also a meeting place for people from diverse cultural backgrounds – contributing to social cohesion in Eberstadt.
Cooperation and location
The Repair Café is a collaboration between the Eberstadt Senior Network, the City of Darmstadt, Werkhof Darmstadt e.V. (with the Nala ), and the Caritas Center Eberstadt South.
It takes place at the Werkhof Darmstadt e.V., Grenzallee 4–6, 64297 Darmstadt. Donations to support the work are welcome.
are needed to strengthen the team Volunteer helpers and repair specialists .
(EBERSTADT – RED/PM/Caritras)
