Re-Fuse workshops explored the issue of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) with 9-11 year olds using immersive display, manipulatives and practical activities.

We’re delighted to have won the Bronze award for educational excellence for this project at the Global Good Awards.

Our Re-Fuse workshop was nestled in Sparks Bristol, an innovative hub of sustainability and creativity in the heart of Bristol.

Built entirely from reclaimed materials, our Re-Fuse workshop hosted our learning activities and engaged members of the public.

Before the workshop 94% of children said their family did not currently repair any broken items.

After the sessions 92% said they would seek to repair the items using local repair cafes and shops.

Re-Fuse was funded by the Hubbub and Virgin Media O2 Time after Time fund. This fund has now finished and we have completed the workshops for schools.

Since then we have been working with BNES council and their waste team and delivering workshops in primary schools throughout the Bath and North-East Somerset area – and loving it! We are working hard to find more opportunities to engage children with repair skills, e-waste understanding and recycling knowledge.