Repair Cafes are being held in community settings to encourage people to repair everyday items instead of discarding them, reflecting an “anticonsumerist” approach to consumption. One event described took place on a rainy Saturday morning in the basement of the New Paltz United Methodist Church, where organizers and volunteers examined a range of broken or malfunctioning goods. Among the items brought were old lamps, blunt knives, malfunctioning sound mixers, and balky zippers. Reporting emphasizes that the effort is not simply about minor mending; it is positioned as part of a broader cultural push against constantly buying new products. Across outlets, the concept is presented as a new and growing model of anticonsumerism, with Repair Cafes providing accessible opportunities for hands-on help and practical guidance. While details on timing and scale vary by report, the central message is consistent: community-based repair sessions offer a way to extend the working life of items and reduce the impulse to replace them.