PENNSYLVANIA, USA — It happens to all of us at one time or another. You're on your way out the door, you grab your coat, and the zipper is stuck or broken.

Use a keyring or a small paperclip as a temporary zipper pull. For a permanent fix, swap the broken pull tab with a new one by sliding it into place. Squeeze it closed gently with a pair of pliers.

The zipper on Alex’s coat is broken. Will Alex fix her coat or will it end up in a landfill ... Examples of qualifying upcycling activities include taking apart two ripped jackets and making them into ...