AllTradesJournal

Waste Reduction

3 articles

Volunteers at the Ukiah Library repair fair successfully fixing a variety of broken household items, promoting sustainability and community self-sufficiency.
Services

Ukiah Library's Repair Fair Offers Path to Self-Sufficiency and Waste Reduction

At community repair fairs, over 75% of broken items brought in are successfully fixed, defying the modern throwaway culture.

Luis Ortega·August 24, 2026
A modern, eco-friendly construction site showcasing prefabrication and sustainable materials with integrated greenery.
Materials

Greener Construction: Sustainable Materials and Methods

Imagine a construction site where 83.2% less waste goes to landfill.

Kyle Brenner·May 19, 2026
Diverse community members collaborating and repairing items at a tool library's repair cafe, fostering skill-building and sustainability.
Projects

Tool lending libraries build skills and cut waste, boosting community resilience.

On March 28, volunteers at the South King Tool Library's Repair Cafe successfully fixed 187 broken items, preventing them from ending up in a landfill.

Scott Ramirez·April 30, 2026