Dutch group mends broken items for free

Subscribe to our channel Subscribe to our channel The idea for Repair Cafe was born in Amsterdam two years ago as a reaction against throwaway consumerism. The idea for Repair Cafe was born in Amsterdam two years ago as a reaction against throwaway consumerism. While the Netherlands puts less than 3 percent of its municipal waste into landfills, that can be reduced even further by extending the lifespan of household goods. The campaigners here in the Netherlands are insisting that the cost of doing nothing - of letting the precious metals within these products go to waste - is far greater than the cost of trying to salvage them. Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan reports At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people’s lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a ’voice to the voiceless.’ Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world’s most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Website: google : aljazeera/posts