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Former Prisoners Turn Waste Into Beautiful Furniture, Re-Building Their Lives At the Same Time
Recycling talent and material, Formr makes quirky furniture pieces from salvaged construction site garbage while using the woodworking talent of formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Ginkgo Trees Were Going Extinct on Their Own; Then Humans Saved These ‘Living Fossils’ So Now They’re Everywhere
Lining the streets of many American city suburbs are living fossils, which unlike many stories of man's interaction with nature, involves nature as the...
Startup Turns 32 Million Discarded Chopsticks Into Gorgeous Decor And Furniture
Attempting to tackle the immensely small, and intolerably ignored problem of chopstick waste, a BC resident created a startup that recycles used chopsticks into...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
We’ve partnered with our friend Rob Brezsny to provide his weekly wisdom which can enlighten your thinking and motivate your mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology,...
El Diseñador de Stanford Fabrica Ladrillos con Hongos de Rápido Crecimiento que Son Más Fuertes que el Concreto
Usando micelio, el diseñador del área de la bahía Phil Ross crea un arco de 6X6 con raíces de hongos convertidas en ladrillos, y luego quiere construir una casa.
The Steve Irwin of Mushrooms: Paul Stamets Works to Save Rare Ancient Fungus to Protect Us From Pandemics
There are some people born to this earth in whom a particular purpose or pursuit is embodied in such a complete way as to...
New Developments in Clean Energy and Carbon Capture Are Making Real Progress in Climate Crisis
The mainstream media is covering the climate crisis infinitely more than they used to. However, they often report dramatically more on the negative—focusing on...
Drug Actually Repairs Nerve Damage, Giving Scientists Hope For Future MS Treatment
In a recent phase 2 clinical trial, the cancer drug bexarotene was found to regenerate the myelin sheath—the target of the autoimmune disorder multiple...
The City of Berlin Now Runs a Department Store That Sells All Recycled Goods
In an effort to topple the "throw away culture," and promote re-use and repair, the city of Berlin has taken the unique step of...
How Big Companies Are Helping to Fix a Shortage of Poll Workers in the US
A group of businesses is leading a national effort to enlist a new wave of poll workers, poll locations, and health protection gear for...
Kites of Renewable Energy Generate Wind Power by Flying Through the Air
A German startup is bringing the lightness of kites to green energy production by building small flying wind turbines that use 10 times less...
New York Turned the World’s Largest Garbage Dump into a Green Oasis of Native Grasses That Also Powers Homes
After the world's largest landfill closed down, New York State officials and nonprofits facilitated a decades-long transition from dump to green outdoors space.
Creating a...
3D-Printer Completes the Largest 3D-Printed Home in Europe – With 2 Stories and 980 Square Feet – in Just 3 Weeks
The largest 3D-printed home ever made in Europe—a two story affair with two living rooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and foyer—has recently been completed by...
Court Rules That Grizzly Bears Near Yellowstone Will Remain Protected From Sport Hunting
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of protecting grizzly bears from planned hunts, restoring their status under the Endangered Species Act.
21 Quotes On Freedom and Liberty To Give You Goosebumps on Independence Day – July 4
In celebration of Independence Day, we've gathered 21 of our favorite quotes on the essence of freedom, liberty, and honor.
Friday Funnies: Bored Man Builds ‘Hillbilly Hot Tub’ Using an Old Fish Pond And a Boat Motor
Paul Vaughan, who had no work during lockdown, wanted to find a new way to reduce stress so he proceeded to build his very own budget hot tub.
EU Plans to Raise $22 Billion Annually to Protect 30% of Land and Oceans for Biodiversity
To support dimishing biodiversity, the European Commission has drafted a plan to raise 20 billion euro annually to reform agriculture, and protect nature.
These New Solar-Pavement Driveways Made of Plastic Bottles Can Power the Average Household
You've already heard about solar-paneled rooftops, but now, a company from Hungary is powering residential homes with solar driveways.
CO2 Emissions From Global Power Sector Declined By Record-Breaking 2% in 2019, Says New Research
With coal usage collapsing in Europe and the United States, the world's energy sector experienced the largest drop in CO2 emissions since 1990.
Jokester Brother Brings Llama in a Tuxedo to His Sister’s Wedding to Fulfill Years-Old Sibling Promise
Mendl Weinstock has spent the last five years telling his sister that he would bring a llama to her wedding—and last week, he made good on his promise.