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A brewery in Brooklyn is making beer using leftover bagels to reduce food waste
No matter how hard Black Seed Bagels in Brooklyn tried to avoid overproducing bagels, the business always had leftover bagels at the end of the day. In an attempt to make use out of the leftover bagels and reduce food waste, the business came up with the idea of turning the leftover bagels into Read More...
How silicon from old solar panels could power the next generation of batteries
Solar energy is an effective source of renewable energy, and falling costs due to increased availability of technology and subsidies have made it cheaper than ever. But this power source is not without its drawbacks, especially when you consider the number of resources used to make solar panels. Read More...
This startup is using dehydration to turn food waste into healthy snacks
A San Francisco-based startup by the name of Treasure8 might have found the key to solving the problem with food waste—at least partially. What Treasure8 has developed is a drying machine that can fully dehydrate fruits, vegetables, and fungi without stripping them of their nutrients in around in Read More...
How to take a vacation that is truly sustainable
What’s better than a relaxing vacation? A relaxing vacation that is also sustainable—one that doesn’t harm the people or the surrounding area where you choose to spend your leisurely time. There are many practical ways to exercise sustainable travel. Before you head on your next trip, make Read More...
Feeling lonely? Here are 3 doctor-approved ways to deal with loneliness
What can we do when we feel lonely and utterly disconnected from the rest of the world? As it turns out, the antidote for loneliness is all around us. It’s in our homes, our neighborhoods, our workplaces, our schools, and our broader community. Decades of public health research show that if we Read More...
Do you get bored talking to strangers? Try this next time you talk to one
Conversations with strangers can go one of two ways. Some are unyieldingly boring—an exchange of information in which neither side reveals more about themselves than could be gleaned from LinkedIn. But in some interactions there’s an alchemy at work, the meeting of two minds sparking a change Read More...
Haven’t worked out in ages? Here are 3 strategies to motivate yourself again
Working out can be hard, but what’s even harder is working out after months of avoiding any form of fitness. Just trying to get back into the swing of things can be such a struggle that you take another huge break before trying again. To ease your fitness frustration and give you the motivation Read More...
Struggle to remember names? These clever techniques will help you recall them
Using people’s names is an extremely well-known management technique. Savvy CEOs know that one way to make employees feel valued is to master the art of listening to their names, and then using them in the ensuing conversations. But remembering every name in a large meeting has an added power: Read More...
Can’t sit still? Here are 4 alternative ways to practice meditation
You want to meditate. You know it is good for you. You’ve heard about all the benefits, from a calmer mind to less stress. But for some reason, you just can’t seem to sit still. If this sounds relatable, realize that you’re not alone in this. There are lots of people who find sitting Read More...
3 science-backed ways to productively express your emotions at work
When you work in a team, emotions will inevitably rise up and can possibly affect the productivity of your team. But by acceptation your emotions and channeling them appropriately, you can help improve communication, be more compassionately direct, and foster a healthier workplace environment. Read More...