Nina Carter
A Question That Started Everything
What actually happens to the things we fix — and why does it matter who tells that story?
That question pulled me into sustainability writing years ago, and I still keep a small notebook beside my workbench where I jot observations mid-repair. One column tracks what I notice with my hands; the other column tracks what the data says. Those two columns rarely match perfectly, and that gap is where most of my writing lives.
What You Can Expect Here
My work sits at the intersection of careful analysis and direct, practical experience. I test approaches before writing about them — whether that means tracing material flows in a repair exchange network or sitting with a community mending group on a Saturday morning. The writing that comes out of those sessions is different from desk research alone, and I think readers feel that difference.
- Honest assessments of circular economy ideas, including the ones that underdeliver
- Clear explanations built for readers who are just starting out
- Deeper dives that give experienced practitioners something genuinely new to chew on
- Findings grounded in hands-on practice, not just theory
If any of that sounds useful, I am glad you found your way here. Browse the latest pieces, or reach out directly — I read every message.