Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum is getting ready to welcome local students for a fun and interactive day of learning about sustainability, as part of the 2025 European Week for Waste Reduction. The event, called Repair is Fair, will take place on Tuesday 25th November and aims to show kids how small everyday actions — like fixing broken gadgets or upcycling old clothes — can have a big impact on the planet.
From 9am to 4pm, groups of students aged 8 to 15 from Monaco and the surrounding region will move through a series of nine hands-on workshops, each one designed to make sustainability feel practical, creative, and fun. They’ll get to try everything from repairing mobile phones to customising sneakers and whipping up zero-waste snacks.
The workshops are built around five main themes: responsible tech, sustainable fashion, health and beauty, eco-friendly food habits, and general waste reduction. The aim? To help students build useful skills, spark curiosity, and develop everyday habits that reduce waste — all while having a good time.
A team effort with Monaco’s institutions
Organised with the help of local organisations like SBM Offshore, Monaco Digital, Nike Monaco, the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo and the Sûreté Publique, the event brings together experts and volunteers from across the Principality. There’s even a focus this year on electronic waste, with students learning how to care for digital devices, protect their data, and think more critically about tech use.
Chefs from top hotels in Monaco — including the Hôtel Hermitage and the Monte-Carlo Bay — will also be on hand to teach the young participants how to prepare tasty, zero-waste dishes made with seasonal ingredients, all tailored to suit younger tastes.
Repairing, reusing, rethinking
Whether it’s sewing a new pouch from leftover fabric, mixing natural beauty products, or learning how to extend the life of their phone, students will be encouraged to think differently about the things they use every day.
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Photo credit: Cassandra Tanti