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Beer-brewing is an involved process that leaves a lot of waste in its wake. Producing it requires immense amounts of energy, injects tons of carbon dioxide into the air, and creates millions of tons of spent grain. Heavy trucks distributing the finished product to stores hundreds of miles away damage the environment even more. Many…
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In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global consciousness, the shift towards eco-friendly packaging is more than just a trend—it’s a necessary evolution. The packaging industry, long reliant on plastics and non-renewable materials, is now experiencing a renaissance driven by sustainability. This blog explores the latest developments in eco-friendly packaging, highlighting…
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Our criminal justice system is plainly broken. Police departments cannot keep up with the crimes being committed in their jurisdictions, and when they do send lawbreakers to prison the lawbreakers often emerge as better criminals. There is a better way, however, and researchers, practitioners and local leaders are finding it. They are moving away from…
Whether you want to find a spot within driving distance where you can submerge yourself in the soothing glories of nature for a while, or you want to traverse the nation and find many such spots, this is for you: a comprehensive guide to all of America’s 63 National Parks. A Comprehensive Guide to All…
Vashon Island, Wash., which has a population only 11,000 people, maintains a tool library that contains 1,500 tools. It is believed to be the biggest such library in America, and the local hardware store owners support it because it increases their sales of related items like paint, screws and nails.. If Vashon Island can have…
This really ought to be required for reading for adults. Our banking system is a wreck – but we can fix it. This free ebook is an inspiring resource. “Our mainstream banking system is failing most of us, but the situation is not hopeless. Here’s an ebook about the people who are working in financial…
Getting around in sprawling Los Angeles is painful whether you have a car or depend on public transportation, so LA is experimenting with a novel way to make life easier. They’re giving people money to use on public transit. Could that work where you live? What If Your City Gave You Money for Transit? https://nextcity.org/podcast/what-if-your-city-gave-you-money-for-transit
Humans are generating so much solid waste that, when improperly managed, it damages ecosystems, inflicts disease on people, and threatens economic prosperity. It especially victimizes women and children. Here are eight ways to overcome the crisis. Eight ways to overcome the waste pollution crisis https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/eight-ways-overcome-waste-pollution-crisis Related Reading
Cannabis and psilocybin, better known by their nicknames marijuana and magic mushrooms, have been used as medicines for thousands of years in many cultures – but not in the United States. Not until now, anyway. Now, reclassifying both from Schedule I drugs, which are highly restricted, to Schedule III, which are much less restrictive and…
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Does it matter if you take small, individual steps to improve the environment, or are such efforts so small in the big picture that they are essentially useless ? The experts say those efforts matter tremendously, and they offer four tips for a greener mindset. Can I get a little more eco-friendly every day? Four…