Local Products Make the Best Swag

Local Products Make the Best Swag

Jim Katzman wrote a great article on Medium about creating swag that customers actually want. One of his tips was “Leverage Local Pride.” That got me thinking: Local products would…
Let the lüften in — and be healthier for it

Let the lüften in — and be healthier for it

Image retrieved from Unsplash I was in Munich, Germany, settling into my new temporary digs when my Couchsurfing host flung open the living room windows. “Lüften!” he exclaimed ardently. The…
Is It Safe to Be Around Artificial Snow?

Is It Safe to Be Around Artificial Snow?

The bacterium used in Snomax is non-viable (it is killed first) and it cannot grow at human body temperature. Regulatory reviews in Europe and North America have not found evidence…
Why Digital Privacy Matters for Environmental Activists

Why Digital Privacy Matters for Environmental Activists

Environmental activists are finding themselves in a constant tug-of-war between advancing their causes and protecting their privacy. You might not think that your online activity could jeopardize your work, but…
Dragon fruit health benefits

Dragon fruit health benefits

Dragon fruit is also known by several other names depending on where you encounter it. In much of the U.S. and Latin America it’s commonly called pitaya or pitahaya, terms…