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How sustainable is “sustainable consumption”?
Having just moved to a new country, I’ve tried to do a little research in my spare time into some green labels to look out for, in an attempt to consume a little more responsibly. For my MA thesis, I … Continue reading
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Story of stuff expands
The first time I watched Annie Leonard’s “The Story of Stuff” I almost cried with joy. Finally, someone was communicating the most important issues of our time with a clear, simple message which also didn’t bore. The cartoons in The … Continue reading
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Dustjacket rage
Ok, can someone please explain to me the point of dustjackets for books? I see the problem: dust. I do not see the solution: dustjacket. First of all, books on a shelf get most dusty on the leafy bits. Thus, … Continue reading
Sugru – hack things better
Ever since my first three pairs of shoes wore out in exactly the same spot, I’ve been looking for and devising plans for various fixes. I’ve tried those no-slip patches, with very little success. Then I stumbled across sugru. It’s … Continue reading
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Zo Zhou
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