Less is more in Iceland, where a shortened workweek led to better outcomes for workers and employers alike, according to new study results. The trial involved trimming people’s work hours without trimming their pay, in order to see how it would affect their health, happiness and productivity. Iceland rolled […]
This book has incredible insights into our sustainable health and science proving we really need about 8 hours sleep per night in order to stay healthy. Very interesting studies and findings and an important book for all of our health! Did you know poor sleep costs US and […]
The idea of modifying Earth’s atmosphere to cool the planet, once seen as too risky to seriously consider, is attracting new money and attention. Investors watch out! As the effects of climate change become more devastating, prominent research institutions and government agencies are focusing new money and attention on […]
Many designers are looking for alternatives to conventional materials. Carmen Hijosa of Spain has found one: she uses pineapple fibers to produce a fabric that can be used as a vegan alternative to leather. Who will win the race to be the next leather? The mushroom or the […]
Shoes, bags, armbands – Adi Reza Nughoro in the city of Bandung in Indonesia creates the raw material for such products from agricultural waste. His startup Mycotech makes leather from mushrooms. It’s easy on the environment and doesn’t involve killing animals. Here is a longer version on the […]
Bigger bees have larger brains and are better pollinators. Living in cities has an impact on bumblebee size. Bees are larger in urban areas and, because of their increased heft, they’re more productive than their rural relatives, according to new research. City life has advantages and disadvantages for bumblebees. Gardens, […]
A new study reveals stress-reducing benefits for office workers when even just viewing a small plant on their desk. According to a new study from researches at the University of Hyogo in Awaji, Japan, the mere sight of an indoor plant can reduce stress at work. “In modern […]
A last-minute menu change has switched out fish for mushrooms. The 77th annual Golden Globes is set to take place this coming Sunday, January 5, but guests may be in for a surprise. The dinner, held before the award ceremony, will feature a vegan menu, which the Hollywood […]
The fast food chain will also take old plastic toys and melt them down for re-purposing. Do you remember the two little girls, Caitlin and Ella, who started a petition earlier this summer asking fast food restaurants to get rid of their disposable plastic toys? They have been successful […]
This video shows that microplastics are nearly found in all bottled water: [