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Apple to make self-repair parts, tools, and manuals available to customers
Following growing pressure from right-to-repair advocates, Apple has announced that it will begin selling spare parts and tools to allow the general public to repair their devices at home. Under the new program, customers can buy parts and access manuals to repair their own iPhones and Mac Read More...
5 Confidence boosting strategies to help you nail your next job interview
The global pandemic has given many people the time to pause and reconsider the trajectory of their lives and analyze whether they are fulfilled by their jobs, and as a result, many have left employment to seek a better fit. This means that a great number of people will be faced with the daunting Read More...
A 4 day work week pilot scheme launches in the US and Ireland
The non profit company 4 Day Week Global is looking to provide a solution for a better work-life balance. They have created an online platform for interested businesses, employees, researchers, and governments to learn about how to cultivate a more sustainable work environment. 4 Day Week Global Read More...
Olympic Committee issues more inclusive guidelines on trans athletes
Laurel Hubbard made history as the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics this summer, and following this milestone, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new framework supporting trans athletes. The new guidance comes after two years of consultation with 250 Read More...
This brand offers natural and sustainable textile dyes made of seaweed
Last month at Dutch Design Week, Dutch designer Nienke Hoogvliet and entrepreneur Anne Boermans showcased their brand Zeefier, which offers natural dyes made exclusively out of seaweed. Hoogvliet has been researching how to create a range of sustainable and eco-friendly dyes using different Read More...
Sesame Street introduces Ji-Young, its first ever Asian American muppet
The beloved children’s show “Sesame Street” will formally introduce seven-year-old Ji-Young, the young muppet making history as the show’s first-ever Asian American, on Thanksgiving Day in an episode called “See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special.” Ji-Young, who is Korean Read More...
Competitive wages and benefits: A restaurant’s labor shortage experiment
Florida voted last year to approve a new $15 minimum wage, and although the increase will be incrementally implemented, one popular chain restaurant is adopting higher wages and benefits early as a way to address their labor shortage. According to Caribbean-food chain Pollo Tropical, boosting Read More...
The plant-based fast food movement continues to grow
As the world continues to focus on strategies to reduce carbon emissions and our impact on the environment, plant-based fast food is gaining more traction across the restaurant industry. The presence of new companies such as California-based Plant Power Fast Food is propelling the concept of Read More...
This family farm is a model for agrivoltaic farming
We’ve previously written about agrivoltaics as a solution for improving solar and farming efficiency. Farms, like this one in Germany are real-world examples of the efficacy of these systems. Today we bring you the story of another farm benefiting from this symbiotic partnership. Byron Read More...
How to bring more joy into the workplace
Companies around the world are making heavy investments in technology and programs to cultivate worker connectivity in a remote world. While concepts like purpose, mentorship, and empathy are key to building company culture, it’s easy to forget a simple yet critical component of the workday: Read More...