What sentimental items do you have at home that are broken or unused? Instead of tossing them away, consider fixing them! Repair Cafes around the world help prevent waste. Event coordinator Anne Davey and Andrew Tynan founder of North Balwyn Repair Cafe in Melbourne, emphasize the importance of developing problem-solving skills in society and mending broken belongings. Also, patrons of North Balwyn Repair Cafe share experiences. (The concept originated in Amsterdam in 2009, initiated by Martine Postma, and has since promoted sustainability at a local level.)

Don’t throw it away! Fix it instead! The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum worldwide. What happens to the broken items in your home? Kaz and Dan from Victoria, Australia, have years of experience repairing and restoring items in their shed. They are now offering their repair services at Repair Cafes throughout Melbourne and various locations in the state of Victoria.