In Holland, those who remove concrete and tiles to create greenery get paid
The project is called Tegelwippen, almost a national competition between municipalities and citizens to improve shared urban spaces.
Manifattura Maiano produces mattresses with fabric scraps
A model company of the circular economy. Zero waste and a 70 percent reduction in waste.
What to do with the cloth napkins we no longer use at the table
Bookmarks, pillowcases, and even doll clothes. So many ways to avoid wasting a much-used piece of underwear.
Diabetic patients should exercise in the late afternoon
This helps keep blood sugar levels under control. A study published in The Washington Post.
Vending machines: why do they only contain junk food?
Few controls, and widespread distribution. But the ingredient list is a binge of sugar, salt, and fat. We have one vending machine for every 70-75 residents…
Bum Bum Set: The Butt Kit Sold at a Price to Kids
A package containing body lotion, shower gel, and scented spray costs 35 euros. A waste of money.
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In Holland, those who remove concrete and tiles to create greenery get paid
The project is called Tegelwippen, almost a national competition between municipalities…
Manifattura Maiano produces mattresses with fabric scraps
A model company of the circular economy. Zero waste and reduced waste...
What to do with the cloth napkins we no longer use at the table
Bookmarks, pillowcases, and even doll clothes….
Diabetic patients should exercise in the late afternoon
This way it helps to keep under control the…
Vending machines: why do they only contain junk food?
Few controls, and widespread distribution. But the list of...
Bum Bum Set: The Butt Kit Sold at a Price to Kids
A pack with body cream, shower gel and…
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"Games in Prison": The project that entertains inmates in Fermo prison.
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Food Shuttle: The project to educate children about food waste.
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In Holland, those who remove concrete and tiles to create greenery get paid
The project is called Tegelwippen, almost a national competition between municipalities and citizens to improve shared urban spaces.
In Řeznovicela, there's a school where students and teachers work and grow together.
A community subjected to constant self-assessment. And grades only arrive after fourth grade.
Luigi and Pompilia have been together for 82 years.
A couple with a record longevity. He's 103, she's 100, and they argue every day, but by the evening they make up.
In San Giorgio su Legnano, the mayor is calling for a tax on dogs to pay for children's meals.
The proposal stems from an imbalance: 850 dogs are registered in the municipality and only 280 children are enrolled in primary school.
Merijn Tinga, the environmentalist who fights plastic by all means
He travels the oceans on a surfboard made of recycled plastic. He collects evidence and exposes polluting companies. He photographs everything and does...
Guido, the toy fixer for children who can't afford them
A simple man who became the symbol of truly generous volunteering in Rome.
Simple gestures
The best natural ingredients for cleaning tile grout
Baking soda and white vinegar. And for mild mold, hydrogen peroxide.
Strong thoughts
Accepting those who are the same as us is easy, but accepting those who are different is much more difficult (Luis Sepúlveda)
Accepting others doesn't mean tolerating them, but rather respecting them. And it opens our conscience.