In Laredo, residents may be interested in a new resource that promotes fixing items instead of discarding them. A national organization has created a way to connect people with local events where volunteers help repair household items. S.

Public Interest Research Group. They have developed a platform that already has a significant number of groups participating. The concept involves community events where people can bring broken items and receive help to repair them, potentially reducing waste.

More information can be found through the organization's online resources.