Caleb Young

“It’s in our culture to throw things away, but sometimes the fix is easier than you’d think,”

Caleb Young · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20

Caleb Young was fitting a DIY suction device on a Dyson vacuum handle at a Brooklyn Fixit Clinic when he remarked on the throwaway culture.

“We like to tell them, ‘Why not take a few seconds to try and open something up?’”

Caleb Young · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20

Young described the encouragement volunteers give to people bringing broken items to the clinic.