Although manufacturers prefer that consumers merely replace their items, repairing them could save landfill build-up.

Once there, skilled mechanics and engineers assist in the repairs, teaching as they work.

About 80% of the things people bring in we manage to fix.

Bring Your Broken Electronics to a “Repair Cafe” to Save Money and the Environment

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This cafe location serves working-class clients, so any product’s resuscitation saves them valuable resources.

The Amsterdam cafe is one of a global web link ofRepair Cafes.

Those interested in the concept can look up locations or can even start their own.

For example, there are many locations in New York’sHudson Valley.

Once at the cafe, taking the time to learn and asking questions is encouraged.