The Right to Repair initiative supports a shift away from our throwaway culture by empowering people to fix broken items instead of discarding them. Repairing extends the life of our belongings, reduces waste, saves money, and helps protect the environment — a win for both consumers and the planet.
Unfortunately, many people don’t realize they can repair everyday items like clothing, small appliances, electronics, and furniture — or they don’t know where to start. That’s why we’re building a directory of trusted, local repair services in the Ottawa area — starting small, with a few engaged businesses, and growing from there.
If you know of a great local repair shop, or if you own or work at one and would like to be included in the directory, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at : info@gentleways.org
Our goal is to make repair an easy, accessible, and normal choice in our community, and to help support our local repair shops.