At Repair Cafes, ‘Beloved but Broken’ Possessions Find New Life

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Description: If you’ve ever despaired of getting your vacuum cleaner fixed or thought that your broken lamp was a lost cause, there’s hope. A worldwide movement is trying to reform our throwaway approach to possessions.

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: Jan 18, 2017

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/us/repair-cafe.html?ref=smallbusiness

Questions for discussion:

  • Summarize the business model presented.
  • Do you think this is a good idea?
  • Why do you think it’s catching on?

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