Community-led initiatives are helping Singaporeans extend the lifespan of unwanted and broken items, as more people embrace giving, reusing and repairing instead of throwing things away.
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Community-led initiatives are helping Singaporeans extend the lifespan of unwanted and broken items, as more people embrace giving, reusing and repairing instead of throwing things away.
Volunteers and attendees repair items during a Repair Kopitiam session.
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