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Jean-Paul Ventère discusses his role in France's repairability index and Right To Repair mandates focusing on eco product labeling and life cycle assessments. France is a leader in promoting repairability reducing CO2 emissions. Legislation requires companies to provide consumers with information to choose repairable and reliable products, advancing eco-design initiatives.

Eighteen-year-old Daphne Gariety is a social media marketer and vocal artist who recently provided humanitarian aid in Zimbabwe by learning construction skills to help build a medical clinic for over 100,000 people. 

Biologist Leif Cocks began observing and interacting with orangutans as a zookeeper with the Perth Zoo. Today he studies and interrelates with orangutans in the wild within their own habitat in the rainforest. Journey with Leif as he recounts his own actions of saving orangutans back into the wild.

Music composer Rayko, "Until We Meet Again" from ‘The Man In the High Castle’, is lobbying for California Assembly Bill 2764 to prevent new factory farms. These farms prioritize agribusiness profits, harming animals, the environment, social justice, and public health.

Biologist Leif Cocks began observing and interacting with animals as a zookeeper with the Perth Zoo. Today he studies and interrelates with orangutans in the wild within their own habitat. Adventure with Leif on a journey of his research and saving the critically endangered orangutan.

This Inspiration Monday episode is inspired by Your Positive Imprint oceanographers, enviro capitalists, and climate change scientists. Climate change is rapid and it is human caused global warming. A planet in a state of urgency. Guests: Helen Phillips, Nathan Bindoff, Josh Willis, Inna Braverman, Mike Silvestrini, Terry Lilley, Andrew Bracken, Ray Schmitt, Kurt Polzin.

Beaches are eroding. Trade winds are changing. Coastal properties are falling into the ocean, most recently in Hawai’i. Oceans are public property so who is liable for the clean-up caused by climate change?  Taxpayers are already feeling the impacts of climate change. Marine biologist Terry Lilley.

 During the pandemic, consumers have recognized the human costs of keeping factories open. Lars Noah Balderskilde and David Singh focus on refurbishing vintage Danish furniture, emphasizing values, sustainability, and respect for the artisans who handcrafted the pieces. 

Vintage Danish furniture  takes a voyage across the Atlantic. Lars Noah Balderskilde and his husband David Singh refurbish and resell discarded mid-century Danish furniture. But they go  BEYOND  refurbishing and reselling. It’s about  Hygge , second chances and changing the world one table at a time.

Marine biologist Terry Lilley nearly lost his life while studying electromagnetic discharge affecting coral reefs from a nearby ship. He notes that such electromagnetic energy shouldn't naturally exist underwater.

Where is electromagnetic energy coming from that’s killing the reef? Marine biologist Terry Lilley shares his ocean studies of coral reefs globally, especially off the shores of Hawai’i - the islands of Kaua’i and O’ahu. Why are some reefs living while others are struggling, even dying?

As a consumer, sustainable products and the right to repair affect your ability to maintain items. Manufacturers should design products for longevity and repair. Prof. Leanne Wiseman addresses legal aspects of the right to repair movement, while Kaz and Dan from "Mend It Australia" discuss their efforts in this global initiative.

Renewable energy advocate and global eco-capitalist Mike Silvestrini offers valuable insights into the worldwide renewable energy landscape. Combat climate change by investing in and promoting renewable energy, enabling us to phase out the carbon-emitting fossil fuel infrastructure we currently depend on.

 Is mitigation between humans and wildlife sufficient to protect habitats and African wildlife like elephants, rhinos, giraffes and lions in Maasai culture? Conservationist Mike Silvestrini from Big Life Foundation discusses vital conservation efforts for 1.6 million acres in the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem.

 Can endangered reptile species be saved through captive breeding?  Biologist Terry Lilley initiated one of the first captive breeding programs for endangered reptiles, resulting in sustainable wild populations. His approach was guided by the USA’s Endangered Species Act.

Tudor World, a 16th Century living history museum in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, features Ernie Boxall, also known as Santa Claus. He discusses the historical Lord of Misrule, who organized festive celebrations that included joy and revelry. Today, Santa Claus spreads happiness globally with his cheerful demeanor and gifts.

Terry Lilley embodies the spirit of the wild. As a biologist, endangered species manager, cinematographer, diver, activist, and wildlife advocate, Terry thoughtfully contemplates the intricate connections between humans, animals, and the natural world.

A zookeeper’s story: Carnivore zookeeper Casey Taylor of Albuquerque Bio Park shares information on African Painted Dogs, shigella virus, primates, wolves and more. 

My dog has inflamed bowel disease and she had a bout of it over the weekend.

 How do you deal with your reality? Gaelin DeVisser and her son Christian, diagnosed with glioblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor, at 19 share their journey of inspiration and positivity, discussing how they cope with reality and source their motivation.

Your Positive Imprint host, Catherine, shares a thank you message.

Grow your food and become sustainable. Amy Grisak explains how to build and maintain raised gardens. Raised gardens and compost have numerous sustainability benefits including improved soil conditions. What’s in your garden?

Stay in touch with the natural world. Freelance author and photographer, Amy Grisak, helps to understand the outback in Waterton Lakes, Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks and BEYOND. Everything nature!

Music evokes emotions through various elements like beat, instruments, memories, and lyrics. Rayko and Frank Kilpatrick create relaxing compositions and advocate for suicide prevention, co-producing the  Stay Alive documentary to help those in despair. They emphasize that sometimes questions hold more significance than answers.

We are in a state of learned helplessness with our evolving throw-away society. When something breaks and repairs are needed manufacturers often charge high prices. Planned Obsolescence.  Stand up and fight for your right to repair.  Get inspired with The Right to Repair and Repair Cafe .