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When you walk into a business, whether it’s a store, office, or corporate building, you can soon feel the atmosphere and noticeable health of the employees. You’ll pick up the subtle and not-so-subtle cues that tell you whether this is a happy and thriving workplace, or disgruntled and staff are just getting by day to […]
Do You ‘Got It’? Money and success, health and happiness; you’ve either got it or you don’t, right? (But the ones who do have it are no different to the rest of the population; they are just as human as the rest of us.) So what gives? How do they get there while we keep […]
Financial Tips to Save and Break Away You’ve probably heard a thousand ways to save money during your life. And hilariously, most of the tips out there work for someone, so try out a few methods and see which works for you as an individual! Is there anything in your life you could do without? […]
CHANGING FOOD POLICY Eating in alignment with our values is a crucial crux to the future of our food system. We can all make a difference and every dollar we spend counts. Who are you voting for? We all advocate brands whether we realize it or not. It is paramount that we choose to support […]
Abel James moved to the Smoky Mountains to start a rebellion. The rebellion has beachheads in the worlds of health and music but it extends much further. Abel is the creator of the Fat Burning Man podcast. The podcast is a leader in the health and wellness field. But Abel is also an accomplished musician. […]
John Lambie is a licensed civil engineer in California, Oregon, and Washington states, a Professional Geologist and Engineering Geologist in California, and a Certified Water Rights Examiner in Oregon. He has evaluated and modeled groundwater at the basin scale and site scale for a wide variety of water resource projects. The projects have ranged from municipal […]
David Gershon, co-founder and CEO of Empowerment Institute, is one of the world’s foremost authorities on behavior-change, community empowerment and large-system transformation, and applies this expertise to issues requiring community, organizational, and societal change. David joins Pedram on this episode of The Urban Monk Podcast to talk about the process of empowering communities. In this […]
As the demand grows for more natural foods in our supermarkets and restaurants, so does the demand for better food labeling. But the ultimate accuracy of food labeling is a much more complicated problem than people might think. Well.org asked Alison Van Eenennaam, head of the department of animal sciences for the University of California, […]
Big companies are evil. Support small, local businesses. A large corporation could never represent those of us who want to be the change. Right? It’s so easy to buy into these caricatures. But wouldn’t it be great if the organizations we support hit the big time? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a company with the […]
The trend of eating gluten-free foods has spread, and many people believe they are making healthier choices by removing this ingredient from their diet. People with celiac disease also stay away from gluten, as it could make their condition worse. Alongside that, we’re also learning more about the importance of the microbiome and feeding it […]
On May 23rd, organizers around the world will be joining forces in the March Against Monsanto, a global protest seeking “to raise awareness to the dangers surrounding Monsanto’s genetically modified seeds and cancer-linked herbicide Roundup,” according to a press release on the group’s website. An estimated 428 cities in 38 countries will be participating in […]
When you eat unhealthy, processed foods lacking nutrition – say a doughnut – everything seems great at first… But then, your brain gets foggy, energy levels dip and your motivation is zapped as your body deals with what you’ve just supplied it. When these foods become the staple of your diet, they can lead to […]
Corporations as a whole don’t typically inspire the most positive image when it comes to the environment. But some are doing their part in trying to reduce their waste and carbon emissions. Recently, one of the biggest corporations in the world, Apple, showed just how serious it is about its conservation efforts. Together with The […]
Hipster Nonsense is the brainchild of Austin Luciow and Erika German, two Calgary-area chefs who have resolved to reduce food waste with an innovative business model. The two transform farmers’ market produce that’s aesthetically unsellable – bruised, weather damaged, etc. – into shelf-stable food like jams, lacto-fermented food, baby food, condiments and more in Alberta, […]
Our food system needs serious reform. If you’re reading this, you probably are aware of that fact. Over the past few years, this realization – backed by the spread of information, documentaries, articles, videos – has gotten into the mainstream. Poor livestock living conditions, overuse of antibiotics and hormones, and widespread use of pesticides and […]
Burt’s Buzz Running time: 88 minutes Theme: Green Business Director: Jody Shapiro Availability: burtsbuzzdoc.com Price: $4.99 to rent, $9.99 to buy Fun Fact: Check out these photos from Burt Shavitz’s time as a young photographer. Burt’s Buzz tells the tale of Burt Shavitz, the now iconic figure behind Burt’s Bees. From the epitome of genuine, […]
As the green movement continues to permeate through the various departments of consumer spending, the fashion and beauty industries have jumped right in with an increasing number of eco-friendly lines. It’s these lines and businesses that help keep the green going. Among them is Los Angeles-based apparel line Clover Cloth, which launched April 1. Its […]
The Atlanta Black Crackers were a hit in the Negro leagues and the segregated South. Though long gone now, an innovative plan taking root in the suburbs of Atlanta will keep the team’s memory alive and help revitalize an entire community. The former practice field for the team has become an overgrown and underused area […]
In a study reported on March 2 by The Journal of the American Medical Association, Pediatrics, underage children were able to purchase electronic cigarettes online with an astounding 93.7 percent success rate. The minors, aged 14 to 17, made supervised attempts at purchasing “e-cigs” at the University of North Carolina, where the study was held. […]
Did you know that much of the food we eat depends heavily on pollinating insects? Our lives and our ecosystems would be drastically different if bees and other pollinators ceased to exist. Put it this way, an estimated one-third of the world’s crops are dependent on honeybees for pollination. They are responsible for one in every three bites of food we consume. If bees […]
