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Repair Cafés:Role of Local Governments

& Tool Libraries

Jeanette Brizendine, City of Federal Way

The Value of Repair: Fixing Stuff and Strengthening Communities

October 28, 2020

• Located South of Seattle

• Bedroom Community of ~100,000

• Diverse & Highly Impacted Community

• Utilizes Grants for Education & Outreach

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County & State Waste Goals

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Shifting Education Priorities

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Major Waste Reduction Projects

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Do You Want a Drill or a Hole?

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Start a Tool Library!

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South King Tool Library

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Sharing • Training • Empowerment

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Repair Cafés at Tool Library

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Mobile Mini Repair Cafés

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Drive-Thru Repair Café

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Questions?

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Jeanette BrizendineRecycling Project ManagerCity of Federal Way Public Works DepartmentDesk: 253.835.2771Cell: 253.455.4804 recycle@cityoffederalway.com