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September 2026

Environment

Inside the Library of Things at Croxley Business Park

We often look to grand policy meetings or technology pioneers to solve our planet’s crises, but lately, I’ve been finding the most inspiring stories right on my doorstep – in the quiet, persistent work of local individuals rolling up their sleeves and asking: “How can we do this better?”

Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sarah, a local clock restorer by trade, a self-described “fix-it” person and one of the brilliant co-founders of The Library of Requirements Community Interest Company (CIC), better known as The Library of Things. Opened in June 2026 at Croxley Business Park, this community initiative is a masterclass in reducing consumerism, curbing waste and rethinking our relationship with “stuff”.

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Environment

The “Right to Repair” is Coming for Your Wardrobe

We’ve all been there. You have a favourite jacket with a broken zip, or a beloved pair of trousers with a split seam. Your first instinct might be to fix it, but then reality hits: finding matching buttons is impossible – I have a whole tin full but still can never find the one I took off that new purchase – and a professional repair costs more than the item is worth.

So, with a heavy heart, it goes into the bin. But what if the brand that sold it to you was legally required to help you fix it?

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