The common mindset is to throw it away if it doesn’t work. That causes problems for the environment as this practice is unsustainable for the earth. Sustainability of your belongings and of the earth is exceedingly necessary. Repair Cafe is interactive and anybody anywhere in the world can start one. Jackie Carter explains how it works. Repair Cafe. Fix it. Don't throw it away.

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Return to the Repair Cafe with Jackie Carter

Climate change is a massive shift of our planet. Our civilization is built on the climate we've had for thousands of years. Principal Investigator Josh Willis of Nasa’s Ocean’s Melting Greenland (OMG) shares his studies and research measuring the oceans and ice and how they change over time. 

Climate Change OMG with Josh Willis of NASA

Misty Compton left the criminal justice field to express herself through writing. She's a freelance writer who also runs a TikTok channel for anybody, but especially for those who are feeling vulnerable or who are living with anxiety. Misty says to be true to yourself and be authentic. Today she provides positivity, worldwide.

From Anxiety to Purpose. Freelance Writer Misty Compton

For over thirty years Costa Rica has preserved and conserved their natural lands, resources, and wildlife resulting in a healthy ecosystem. Nature is valuable but its status is fragile and threatened even in Costa Rica. Species like the jaguar are at risk. Justice for Nature with Alena Bendová

Justice for Nature in Costa Rica with Alena Bendová

We cannot turn back time but we can move forward with conservation and preservation. Alena Bendová is from Czech Republic where her work with Justice for Nature is rooted. One of her main projects is saving the critically endangered Sumatran Tiger in Indonesia. Due to the pandemic, conservation efforts are becoming more difficult for wildlife.

Saving The Sumatran Tiger with Alena Bendová

Opportunities abound! Fill your life with action and endeavor! Dr. Bob Parks transitioned from his precision and accuracy of sports medicine to creative art using a paintbrush. This talented and professional artist started with zero experience and is now legendary! How did he do it? For Bob it’s the art of retirement. 

Sports Medicine To Paintbrush. The Art of Retirement. Dr. Bob Parks

Sports medicine and podiatry are two medical practices that have evolved in a very short time. Only decades really. Bob Parks was on the initial groundwork of lower extremity sports medicine. As a podiatrist he was part of the research and discovery in treating sports injuries, but also shared input for modifications being made to running shoes. A legend of biomechanics in his own time. 

Evolution of Sports Medicine and Podiatry. Dr. Bob Parks

David Royce and Michael Boyd were mesmerized with the authentic and romantic art of glassblowing from an early age. It is the water, fire and breath of the glassblower that drew them in. A pot where molten melted glass awaited the artisan to transform it into a breathtaking piece of art.  The two share their stories of what it means to be a glassblower and what it means to be sustainable in a world where lowering the carbon footprint is crucial.

WATER, FIRE, BREATH. Sustainable Glassblowers at Bicycle Glass, David Royce and Michael Boyd

Traffic. Oh, what do you do? Will somebody please tell me about an alternate route? For decades, during the commute back and forth to work, drivers turn to local reporters on the radio to assist. Reporters know the local roads. Traffic reporter Débora Mendonça of São Paulo, Brasil assists thousands of drivers each day in getting to work safely and perhaps on time. 

Remain Calm! Listen to the Traffic Reporter, Débora Mendonça

Danish furniture craftsman, Hans Jørgen Wiberg had a vision, an idea that became reality for millions around the world - ‘Be my eyes’. Hans sees the world with no land borders and he presented an idea that would bring the world together with helping eyes. 

BE MY EYES! Let’s See the World Together. Hans Jørgen Wiberg

Inspiration Monday! Human rights activists share their global work with hi-lites and quotes from their full Your Positive Imprint episodes. “Human rights. What if…?” Victoria Sanchez, always rising to the challenge as my mom, an educator, scientist, mentor, outdoor trail volunteer, and, well, she’s my mom and she is exceptional. Episodes 23, 77, 124 Musician and humanitarian Tony Escoto recounts his mom’s escape from El Salvador. Ep. 106. “Nunca se deje por vencido. Siempre sea luchador y soñador.” Never give up. Always be a fighter and a dreamer. Human rights activist Shelley White is professor at Simmons university, in boston and director of the master of health and health equity. Ep. 34 Hans Jørgen Wiberg of Denmark created the app Be My eyes which assists visually impaired citizens of our world. Upcoming episode. Larry Grummer-Strawn promotes health and wellness by serving the vulnerable worldwide. Larry is with the World Health Organization. Ep. 59 Cody Unser is a Paralyzed Advocate for women with disabilities across the continents. Cody also provides scuba diving programs and training for paralyzed citizens. Eps. 94-95. Javier Robles professor of Rutgers University lobbies for better laws and health coverage for people with disabilities.  Ep. 112 Humanitarian and World renown singing Irish priest, Fr. Ray Kelley, spreads hope as he advocates for human rights and justice. Eps. 19, 110 and the 2020 Christmas end-of-the-year message of hope. Human Rights. What if…?

Human rights. What IF…?

Move away from your electronic devices and gather around the playing table to engage in Alex Lu’s board game, Dogs Bond. Alex Lu created Dogs Bond for several reasons. One, is for the multi-cultural experience, while another reason is to change the conversation we have regarding animal shelters and animal adoptions. But his ultimate goal and mission is to provide a positive outcome for dogs in animal shelters to find their forever happy home. Adopt Dogs Bond to your family playing table and save a dog.

DOGS BOND Makes A Forever Home Possible. Alex Lu

"Always stand up before you flush.” Humanitarian Danny Brown promotes the welfare of non-profits. His work is known worldwide. While observing an older woman in a cafe a spark was lit within his soul. Danny says that ‘we forget human connections offline.’ What do you observe when you are out and about ‘offline’? Be still and let your soul catch up.

Friendship Bench. We Forget Human Connections Offline. Danny Brown

With the rising temperatures around the world due to climate change, agriculture must evolve. But how? Today is Inspiration Monday - “Sustainable Agriculture Across the World and for the World.” Your Positive Imprint Inspirations. Guests: Master gardener and composter Marion Owen who's also a gardening author, blog writer and gardening columnist. Ep. 4. Andrew Bracken creates public and private partnerships to invest in sustainable agriculture for small farmers across the globe. Eps. 50 and 88. Sigrid Drage of Ep. 52 is a permaculture farmer in Austria. She applies ecological principles found in nature. Christine Deck of Deck family farms- Deck Family Farms practices a long-term approach in developing a sustainable livestock operation. Ep. 53. This is global food security on a planet where climate change is affecting food supplies. Sustainable agriculture across the world and for the world.

Sustainable Agriculture Across the World and For the World

Which bee will be the chosen one, the queen bee, mother of the hive? How do bees choose their queen bee? What is royal jelly? Isn't a queen bee any other ordinary bee that produces young? What really happens to honey bees and the plants when only one blooming plant is available? Bee researcher and beekeeper Melanie Margarita Kirby shares her connection with honey bees. Stewards of flowers, trees, and other plants, honey bees have been general pollinators before humans ever walked the earth. Melanie’s mission is to help sustain the continuity of pollination through queen bee breeding. For her, an indigenous person, she wants to reconnect with where our food comes from and the energy that goes into producing it, including the seed itself. Part 2.

Breeding Queen Bees. Melanie Margarita Kirby

Your Positive Imprint is real life…true stories. People from all over the world share their positive achievements that are influencing positive actions. Hear how their efforts can affect and inspire you! Your Positive Imprint. It’s a global variety show!! By the way, what’s YOUR P.I.? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-positive-imprint/id1446529561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ny6zeRjCsFDPfC0dszItu iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-your-positive-imprint-31159178/

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