City & Local

Local Action

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Volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds actively repairing various household items at a bustling community repair cafe, fostering a sense of collaboration and sustainability.
Community

Community repair events boost sustainability and neighborhood bonds.

Last year alone, volunteers at nearly 160 community repair cafe events fixed more than 7,400 items, demonstrating a powerful, grassroots counter to the throwaway culture, according to insideclimatenew

Derek Molina·August 8, 2026
Diverse community members actively participating in local improvement projects like tree planting and mural painting in a sunny town square.
Community

Local Action to Boost Civic Engagement & Resilience in 2026

In a recent experiment, simply asking participants to consider their feelings about their town increased donations to local problems by a remarkable 600%.

Derek Molina·May 4, 2026