{"id":602426,"date":"2024-06-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/?p=602426"},"modified":"2024-08-16T11:42:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T15:42:06","slug":"making-old-things-new-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/all\/making-old-things-new-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Making old things new again!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever had your fave toy break or a plushie suddenly rip? It\u2019s a real bummer, isn\u2019t it? But don’t worry, because we’ve got just the thing you need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing the \u2018I Can Fix It\u2019 Mission! It\u2019s all about turning your broken toys into good-as-new treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fun mission will also show you how to be part of something we call the circular economy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Right now we mostly live in a linear economy<\/strong>, meaning we make stuff, use it a little, and then toss it out when it breaks or we get bored with it. Sometimes, things are even made to break quickly on purpose so that people buy new stuff! Yikes! This wastes a lot of resources and creates a ton of trash that harms the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in the circular economy, everything is important and nothing is wasted\u2026 just like in nature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circular Economy<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Next time you’re thinking of throwing something away, how about giving one of these a try: Reduce, Repair, Reuse, or Recycle? Objects can be fixed, or even turned into something totally new! When we do this, we\u2019re also helping to keep our planet clean by making less trash and pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning from York Region!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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York Region\u2014an area in Ontario\u2014is a great example of a community committed to the circular economy. They offer a ton of resources to help the community shift from a throw-away culture to one that Reduces, Repairs, Reuses, or Recycles. This includes things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Repair Caf\u00e9s, where friendly volunteers help you fix things for free!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Libraries and Lenderies (a fun word for libraries that let you borrow things like toys, tools, sporting equipment, and other fun surprises!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Curbside Giveaway Days, where everyone in the community is encouraged to put unwanted items on the curb for others to take<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Specialty recycling depots for e-waste, textiles, batteries, paint, bicycles, plastic bags, and much more!  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Ask a grown up to help you explore what’s near your home \u2013 you never know what eco-friendly fun is waiting for you, no matter where you live!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    YOU Can Fix It!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Join our I Can Fix It! Mission to get started!  You\u2019ll learn how to repair toys, books, ceramics, and more! Just read the mission brief, find something that needs fixing, follow our easy instructions, and share your handiwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s make old things new again!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Have you ever had your fave toy break or a plushie suddenly rip? It\u2019s a real bummer, isn\u2019t it? But don’t worry, because we’ve got just the thing you need! Introducing the \u2018I Can Fix It\u2019 Mission! It\u2019s all about turning your broken toys into good-as-new treasures. This fun mission will also show you how […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":179644,"featured_media":602427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[931],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-602426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-all"],"pp_force_visibility":null,"pp_subpost_visibility":null,"pp_inherited_force_visibility":null,"pp_inherited_subpost_visibility":null,"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t