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 …
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The Long Game – Change The Way You Think About Shopping
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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How Virtual Reality Might Save Reality
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 Overview Effect
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 …
Men: What Do Your Clothes Say About You?
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 …
The Ikea Effect – How To Add Value to Your “Stuff”
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: The Conflict Material Fueling Tech
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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A Light At The End of The Black Friday Tunnel
REI’s #OptOutside – A Breath of Fresh Air I’m pretty sure the holidays were meant to be a time for us to give thanks and spend time with our families, but I’m not convinced. Lately it seems like Christmas is an excuse to shop and Thanksgiving is a pregame meal for Black Friday. School’s out …
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Recycling The New Yogurt Containers
Recycling the new school yogurt container In a hurry?… Post Summary: New yogurt containers use a paper cardboard shell The cardboard shell provides support for a container that uses less plastic How to recycle the new container: Remove the outside and recycle the label where you normally recycle papers Check the ♻ symbol for a the number: #5 plastics …
Travelers: There’s an Alternative To Bottled Water
Here’s a quick tip for travelers that even some of the most experienced don’t know. This traveling tip will: 1. save thousands of water bottles 2. prevent you from getting sick 3. lighten your pack You and I both know water bottles are bad. But before I explain the solution, I’d like to put the absurdity of this …
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