New Life for Old Things: Fair "repair:fair" Returns to Vienna's MQ

The aim of the initiative is to raise awareness for resource conservation and sustainable consumption. The focus is on free repair checks, second-hand offers, clothing swap markets, and upcycling workshops. The event is part of Vienna's circular economy strategy and aims to provide low-threshold access to the topic of repair.

repair:fair Vienna 2025: Repair and Reuse

City Councilor for Climate, Jürgen Czernohorszky, emphasizes the social value of the initiative: "A good life in our city has a lot to do with appreciation - for each other, but also for the things that shape our everyday lives. Here, the circular economy becomes tangible for everyone." Even small damages - like a loose plug, a hole in a sweater, or a damaged stuffed animal - should not be a reason for disposal.

Michael Kienesberger, Head of the City of Vienna - Environmental Protection, adds: "By using their everyday items for longer, the people of Vienna can actively contribute to environmental and climate protection. Many things carry personal memories. Repair means resource conservation and value preservation."

Vienna Repair Voucher: Support for Sustainable Consumption

A central tool for promotion is the Vienna Repair Voucher, which has been available again since April 2. The city covers up to 50 percent of the repair costs, but no more than 100 euros. Cost estimates are subsidized with up to 55 euros. Since its introduction in 2020, according to the City of Vienna, over 48,000 items have been repaired and more than 3,100 tons of CO₂ have been saved - an amount that a 242-hectare forest would bind per year.

Program Highlights at the repair:fair 2025

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