Lazy Sunday market and repair workshop at the Sustainability Hub
In 2025 March two vibrant events at the Sustainability Hub invited visitors all over from UM. The popularity of the events showed that sustainability is not just about reducing waste, but about creatively extending the life of what we own.
This month, our community came together to embrace sustainability in two hands on ways, the Lazy Sunday Market and the Repair Workshop. Both events proved that reducing waste isn’t just about buying less, but also about giving old things a second life, whether through swapping, upcycling, or repairing.
At the Lazy Sunday Market last Sunday, over 80 visitors explored a simple urban market type event where vistors could purchase clothes, handmade crochet goods, and even have their teeth shiny with some tooth gems. The swap room downstairs was a huge success, with people exchanging clothes and connecting over fashion, showing that style and sustainability go hand in hand. The energy was high, the music was great, and the stalls just showed to the creativity and eco conscious spirit of our community. If this is something you would be interested in, watch out for our next Thrift Market!
Meanwhile, the Repair Workshop focused on a different but equally important aspect of sustainability: learning to mend what we already own. The workshop hosted by FASOS taught students on how to get expertise guidance to fix their old items instead of throwing it away. From sewing and patching to simple jewellery repairs, the workshop empowered participants with skills that not only save money but also reduce waste. There was also the opportuntit y to learn Kintsugi. Kintsugi is the japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, this way simply taught students on how to turn flaws into unique beauty. This way of fixing our old broken items, just shows us the that these workshops are not just practical but rather something that honours mindful consumption. Next time, when you want to discard something, just think for second on whether you can upcycle it, repair it or even find other ways to dispose it sustainably instead of throwing it away.
Together, these events reinforced the idea that sustainability isn’t just a trend. By swapping, repairing, and supporting local creatives, we’re building a more mindful and waste conscious community. Stay tuned for more ways to get involved!
