It ain’t easy but it doesn’t have to be miserable… As an environmentalist and minimalist Christmas with the folks can be stressful. The holidays aren’t very sustainable and it’s hard to petition against the waste of gift giving without coming off as a Grinch. How do you explain to grandma you don’t want any gifts this …
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I can’t attribute all of my success to nature, but I’m willing to give it the majority of the credit. I’ve always had a passion for the outdoors and to me being environmentally responsible feels like the right thing to do. What I’ve recently realized, however, is that through my outdoor hobbies and actions to …
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Envision your ideal meal for a few seconds… Is it a giant red steak, marinating in its own juices? Chicken parmesan? Carne asada tacos? Don’t feel bad if meat is part of your fantasy meal. I’m not here to degrade your food fantasies. After all… Food is awesome! We should enjoy it. Instead of waging …
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Inspiration for turning off the grind… We know it’s not the material things, but the relationships and experiences we have that make us happy (it’s science), yet we still desire the latest iPhone and a better car. We may watch an amazing TED Talk on happiness and vow to change our minds, only to find …
Time and time again, advice from the greats tell us that seeing the big picture and being consistent are the keys to success. We may not see the impact of our actions on a daily basis, but when we look back after a week, a month, a year… those small steps accumulate. Begin with the …
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Virtual reality is here and it’s posed to be one of our greatest conservation tools. What used to fuel sci-fi imagination can now be experienced in the comfort of your home. Tech is developing faster than most of us can keep up with and the possibilities for its applications are endless. One example is the …
The ultimate educational experience… The overview effect is an important concept for environmental education because it represents an unmatched shift in awareness. In our daily lives it’s difficult for us to comprehend the impact humans have on the earth, but when we see the big picture we gain a clearer sense of reality and take …
Don’t be Andre… You already know style isn’t about wearing the “latest and greatest”. You don’t tout your paycheck on your sleeve to impress others. You place comfort and utility above all else. Even so, if you don’t consider some other important factors, you could still end up looking like Andre from The League. What we wear is a …
Your stuff just got more valuable… (Skip to the summary) Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve definitely experienced “The Ikea Effect” at some point in your life. Ikea sells competitively priced, fairly low-quality furniture you have to assemble yourself. More often than not, the directions are notoriously difficult, making the assembly process time …
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Cobalt Has Made Cell Phones, Tablets, and Electric Vehicles Possible – But At What Cost? Your 1min Summary: Cobalt is a mineral used to build rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are fueling the future. They have replaced conventional lead-acid batteries, making them more efficient so our devices can be smaller. Smartphones, lap-tops, electric vehicles are …
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