Highland directory of repair services ‘a perfect example’ of how to reduce waste
A region-wide directory of repair services has been described as “a perfect example” of how people in the Highlands can cut down on waste and be more sustainable as consumers.
Highland Community Waste Partnership coordinator Georgina Massouraki was speaking after the Highland Repair Directory was added to the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub’s list of projects supporting communities.
She said: “Now that the Highland Community Waste Partnership has finished, we are looking forward to its legacy and the impact it will have on the Highlands.
“The Highland Repair Directory is a perfect example of this, and we hope it will continue to help people all across the Highlands keep items in use for longer and encourage more sustainable consumption habits.
“It’s really exciting to see the hard work of the Highland Community Waste Partnership team that developed the directory live on, thanks to the collaboration and support from the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.
“Projects like this have real impact, not only with the communities they directly affect but also as part of Scotland’s transition towards net zero and a more circular economy.”
The Highland Repair Directory is an online resource which makes it easier for people to share or repair items, instead of sending them to landfill and replacing them with new.
The directory was established by the Highland Community Waste Partnership, which was funded between April 2022 and March 2025 by the National Lottery Climate Action Fund and coordinated by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.
During this time, the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub and the Highland Community Waste Partnership worked together on projects, events and initiatives.
When the time came to consider the legacy of the project, the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub was pleased to host the online directory within its website so that communities can continue to populate and use it to find local repair services.
Highlands and Islands Climate Hub CEO Joan Lawrie said: “We’re thrilled to welcome the Highland Repair Directory to the hub website. It’s an incredible resource with the potential to reduce waste and contribute to a better future for our planet.
“It’s also a brilliant way to shine a light on the various share and repair projects taking place throughout Highland.”
The directory features an interactive map which is broken down into categories so users can find opportunities to repair electricals, bikes, clothing, white goods and more.
Entries are welcomed from community organisations and businesses that offer repair services to Highland residents.