How to make fun a real part of your company culture
Besides making working lives more enjoyable, there is strong evidence that fun in the workplace packs a powerful punch in terms of organizational benefits. For instance, one study in the restaurant industry found employee turnover was reduced when employees perceived their work environment as being Read More...
Use these strategies to help you become a better multitasker
Did you know that multitasking in the workplace results in $450 billion in lost productivity time each year? Research has shown that focusing on one task at a time is better for efficiency, but multitasking is sometimes unavoidable. If you’re running behind and have to combine tasks, Emily Read More...
Eco Femme is a leader in promoting menstrual education and sustainability
Unfortunately, even in the 21st century, access to clean, safe, affordable menstrual products is a privilege, not a right, for many women. In India, more than 23 million girls drop out of school due to the absence of toilets and lack of awareness about menstruation and menstrual hygiene management. Read More...
The ultimate guide to carbon offsets that actually help the planet
Carbon offsets have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Most people might know them only as a little feel-good box you can check when booking a plane ticket through some carriers, but now you can buy them through various providers whenever you feel particularly carbon bloated. With that Read More...
New study finds link between clean teeth and lower systemic inflammation
Brushing your teeth well won’t just give you a cleaner smile. In a new randomized pilot study, which was published in The American Journal of Medicine, researchers found that bushing with a plaque-identifying toothpaste can potentially lower levels of systemic inflammation by improving a Read More...
Reconnecting with nature to improve both individual and planetary wellbeing
Regularly engaging with our planet’s natural resources may not only improve your health but that of the environment too, according to a new study. To reach these conclusions, the researchers at the University of Plymouth have used surveys that measured people’s engagement with nature through Read More...
Kellogg’s pledges to clean up its act with palm oil reforms
Green pledges from companies such as Starbucks and H&M show that consumer pressure does have an impact on corporate behavior. In another win for consumer activists this week, Kellogg’s is responding to an online petition started by two sisters a year ago and taking a stand against Read More...
Futuristic jacket shape-shifts to maintain thermal comfort
Imagine having a hoodie or sweater that regulated its temperature according to the surrounding environment, so that instead of adjusting your thermostat, your clothes would adjust themselves. While that may sound like a far-fetched idea, startup Skyscrape has managed to manufacture a futuristic Read More...
This startup wants to enhance our food with plant-based ‘supernutrients’
Inside the San Francisco lab of a biotech startup called Brightseed, computers are analyzing thousands of compounds in tiny samples of plants and searching for new samples of what it calls “supernutrients”—natural compounds that can later be harvested and added to food to help improve Read More...
New policy waives tuition fees for USC students from low income families
High student debt levels have come to the forefront of the election debates this year. Last Thursday, the University of Southern California (USC) announced it will tackle high tuition costs by offering full undergraduate tuition waivers for American students from families with annual incomes of Read More...