May 29, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
ilovecharts: Which Nations Consume the Most...
May 29, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
unconsumption: So speaking of benches, this is cool: Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc. produces benches made from recycled plastic bags. The benches are durable, do not require painting, and the “boards” don’t warp or splinter. You might be surprised to learn that...
May 24, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Income inequality, as seen from space May 24, 2012 by Tim De Chant Last week, I wrote about how urban trees—or the lack thereof—can reveal income inequality. After writing that article, I was curious, could I actually see income inequality from space? It turned out to...
May 23, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
“Share Your Kitchen.” Meet the CouchSurfing / Airbnb hybrid of dining. Three cheers for collaborative consumption! newstartupideas: NewGusto: A Home Cooked Meal While You Travel We shared Foodhost back in August, a platform that brought local communities...
May 23, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Well done Warby Parker + Vision Spring. Solid example of how the “Buy One, Give One” model can be far greater than a handout. warbyparker: STORIES FROM THE FIELD: Vijaya Laxmi’s shirtmaking business serves as her family’s primary source of income. When her...
