What if repairing were as easy as the daily trip to the supermarket?
Broken things are part of everyday life. Unfortunately, repairing them is not - not yet. We're changing that!
When every neighborhood has a Kreisler - a neighborhood recycling center - repairing becomes normal: local, affordable, natural. And our throwaway society will be a thing of the past. That's why we need you now!
What is the Kreisler?
Der Kreisler ist ein nachbarschaftlicher Ort für zirkuläre Grundversorgung. Ein Raum, in dem Menschen zusammenkommen,Dinge und Wissen teilen oder weitergeben, reparieren (lassen) und sich gegenseitig unterstützen – für weniger Verschwendung und mehr Gemeinschaft im Kiez.
In other words, we make repairing, borrowing and sharing as easy as buying new - accessible and affordable for everyone. Our first location in Neukölln's Gropiusstadt district is open four days a week, centrally located and a complete success after one year.
Always a Kreisler within slipper distance
Our goal: More Kreisler than McDonald's branches - of which there are currently almost 40 throughout Berlin. Why? So that (almost) all Berliners have the opportunity to use their items for as long as possible - within walking distance and for every budget.
These locations can enable tens of thousands of repairs every year, avoid spending on new purchases, keep the streets cleaner and reduce emissions. At the same time, a Kreisler strengthens social cohesion: people come together, help each other and learn from each other.