Big idea To outsmart waste we need to eliminate the very idea of waste. In nature every system’s output is a useful input for other systems. How can we come closer to mimicking nature? By avoiding the creation of garbage and utilizing the garbage we’ve created, there will be less useless outputs. Context Tom Szaky […]
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Where to Donate Clothes (and Other Stuff) in Saigon
last updated January 11, 2019 Are you moving or looking to donate goods in Ho Chi Minh city? I would recommend the following organization: Shop of Hope Address: 76 Đường D5, Phường 25, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh Website: http://www.tinyheartsofhope.org/ A 3 story shop with an impressive collection of used books! You can find a […]
Living Zero Waste in Saigon
last updated January 10, 2019 Ever since pitching a plastics-alternative marketplace at the YSEALI Summit 2018, I can’t stop seeing our copious waste of single use plastic. It’s estimated that 1 billion straws are used everyday worldwide, enough to cover the earth’s circumference 5 times. And that’s just straws. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, […]
Eating Mostly Plants
“Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” – Albert Einstein I eat mostly plant-based food because doing so is good for my health, good for the planet, and good for animals. Luckily, I’m not a foodie. So it’s […]
Tomo, Developer
“I think there would be some drugs involved to be honest… and some elements of hedonism and a lot of music. I think I would enjoy a mix of those 3 things.” (Tomo, 39, USA) Tomo’s perfect day: Psychedelic drugs – “it’s not about feeling good or euphoric or numbing pain, but actually about changing […]
Salah, Coffee Shop Owner
“People are greedy and always want more: lots of money, girls, fun nights out. When you’re young you want everything fast, you don’t know what’s important. As you get older, you realize that the things that matter are the small things, the things you take for granted. You never realize what you have until you […]
Chew, Retired IT Professional
“I love my [retired] life right now. Life is good. I can’t complain. It’s wonderful.” (Chew, 69, USA) Chew’s perfect day: Sleep in, get up late Have a nice breakfast, read the newspaper Check the stock market Play pickle ball Have a late lunch Sample free food at Costco Stretch at 24-Hour Fitness Take hot shower […]
Ramon, CEO
“I got to think about what I wanted to be and I got to spend it with the people I love.” (Ramon, 42, USA) Ramon talked about 3 perfect days from his past, present and future. Past: At 23 he flew with his brother and best friend to a gaming convention in Dallas. They had […]
Grace, Retired Homemaker & Accountant
“A perfect day is totally relaxed and I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, spend whatever I want, and be with whoever I want.” (Grace, 67, USA) Grace’s perfect day: Spending day with family in relaxing way Be on a cruise ship – “you don’t have to figure out where to eat, how […]
Cô Hoà, Vietnamese Language Teacher
“My perfect day is simple. Beautiful weather, good food, lots of time, with family – that’s it.” (Cô Hoà, 20s, Vietnam) Cô Hoà’s perfect day: Beautiful weather (no rain) Wake up early at 7am Has lots of time to cook, watch TV and read Doesn’t have to work See beautiful scenery Be with family the […]