Spending money on experiences rather than material goods is both better for the environment and our happiness. And most people actually know this. So why do we continue to accumulate so much stuff? Researchers from San Francisco State University surveyed individuals before and after making purchases. They found that before buying an item, people thought it was better value. However, people surveyed after the purchase said that experiences were … [Read more...]
Why not visit Pop-up Repair?
Pop-up Repair was launched last year by theatre props makers Sandra and Michael.
For them, repair is part of a worldview—one that measures the value of an object by more than just the sticker price. Everything that is manufactured is held together by something irreplaceable: energy, human labor, raw materials. And we can’t keep making ephemeral objects out of irreplaceable materials. … [Read more...]
Who knew vegetable gardens could be so revolutionary?
Americans are growing tired of waiting for the food industry to change. Thanks to the Internet, revealing documentaries, and outspoken food activists, there is more information available than ever before about the dark side of corporate-driven food production. So, while Monsanto continues to sell its genetically modified seeds and CAFOs continue to churn out questionable meat, Americans are protesting by picking up their shovels and hoes – and … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day Saturday, March 8
Tomorrow is International Women's Day, and the theme is inspiring change. Us Quantum revolutionaries know that if you can think, dream, and envision, you can put those ideas into action - truly inspired change. … [Read more...]
Do you use your phone too much?
Could you go 10 minutes without it to fund a day of water for a child? If you can put down your phone for just 10 minutes and leave it untouched the whole time, UNICEF Tap Project sponsors will donate enough money to pay for a day's worth of safe water for a child in need. All you have to do is use your phone to navigate to the UNICEF Tap Project, follow the prompts, and then set your phone down for just 10 minutes. The site accesses the … [Read more...]
Forest suburbia is inhabited by self-sufficient tree-like homes
Danish design student Konrad Wójcik envisions a suburbia where people live in tree-like houses that blend right in with the forest, calling it a return to a "primeval symbiosis", in a recent article on Tree Hugger. Supported by a single pole, much like a tree trunk, Wójcik's pine tree-shaped homes will accommodate anywhere from two to four people. According to FastCo.Exist, the four-floored dwellings would be outfitted with bio-digesters, heat … [Read more...]
Inspiring Sportsmanship in Sochi
Russian cross-country skier Anton Gafarov fell and broke his ski during the Men’s Sprint Free Semifinals. In true Olympic spirit he kept going, knowing that with half a ski he would end up limping across the finish line in front of the world and his home crowd. From out of nowhere, Canadian ski coach Justin Wadsworth ran down to Gafarov's aid. He not only gave Gafarov a new ski, but took the broken ski from him and snapped him into the borrowed … [Read more...]
The first stage of the Brazilian government's operation to remove illegal loggers and ranchers from the land of the Awá tribe is now complete!A total of 427 notices have been issued, giving the non-Indians 40 days to leave the territory or be removed.The Awá are internationally recognized as Earth's most threatened tribe, as their forest is being destroyed at an … [Read more...]
Children Read To Shelter Cats In The Heart-melting “Book Buddies” Program.The Animal Rescue League of Berks County, Pennsylvania, is running a beautiful incentive program called “Book Buddies” where children volunteer to read books to sheltered cats.“The program will help children improve their reading skills while also helping the shelter … [Read more...]
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