Throwing our broken appliances and other items away seems to be the only thing
to do if they have become unusable, but Martine Postman in Amsterdam wasn't
satisfied with this symptom of wasteful over-consumption. She was determined to
find a way to do more then watch dumpsters overflowing and created the concept
of Repair Cafes. Once a month her coffee shop provides space for repair experts
to work with people who want to fix broken goods of all kinds - from broken
computers to children's toys to old watches.
Portman's creative idea has spread to over 70 countries around the world and
offered an alternative to our throwaway consumer culture.
