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Terracycle Upcycling Waste by Recycling Old Product and Packaging Materials

Activism > Environmental Summary. Terracycle is an organization that helps create infinite product materials usage cycles. Manufacturers parter with Terracycle by using materials in packaging that can be reused later when they are converted with low energy to another practical product. TerraCycle makes affordable, eco-friendly products from a wide range of different non-recyclable waste materials.… Continue reading Terracycle Upcycling Waste by Recycling Old Product and Packaging Materials

Minimum Size Home Building Standards and Laws – The Legalization of Smaller Living

Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Summary. As more people pursue simplicity and minimalism, the demand for smaller living spaces is on the rise. The shrinking and convergence of technology make it possible to live comfortably and abundantly in smaller spaces. The Movement. Jay Shafer is amassing a grass-roots campaign of thousands of… Continue reading Minimum Size Home Building Standards and Laws – The Legalization of Smaller Living

Technology Convergence and Miniaturization

Effective Living > Technology Summary. Technology convergence is the phenomenon where devices that had previously been only available individually become available in a single item. Quite often, there is a reduction in size that goes along with the combining of devices. For example a printer, copier, scanner, and fax machine when combined can share the… Continue reading Technology Convergence and Miniaturization

Volkswagen New Beetle (Bug) Evaluation and Test Drive

Effective Living > Life Mobility > Small Car Society Summary. This document presents a review of the Volkswagen Beetle. The vehicle tested was a 2008 VW Beetle rental car (from Enterprise) with 35,000 miles on it. Feedback. Comments and corrections are welcome, so feel free to contact us. Features. The most noteable features of the… Continue reading Volkswagen New Beetle (Bug) Evaluation and Test Drive

How to Build a Small Mobile Dwelling or Greenhouse

Effective Living > Housing Summary. Below is a nice video tour by Derek Diedricksen of Relaxshacks.com showing a tiny single person camping sleeper dwelling. You can learn how to build this by purchasing his book (available on his website). The book is nicely illustrated and features many designs and examples.

More Than 10 Billion Songs Downloaded From the Apple iTunes Store

Effective Living > Music Summary. The Apple iTunes Store was launched on 28 April 2003 with the seemingly absurd notion that people would pay for songs rather than download them for free from friends or other sources. The iTunes software is one of the most popular media players today. Now, about 6 years later, the store… Continue reading More Than 10 Billion Songs Downloaded From the Apple iTunes Store

Simply Car-Free by Tammy Strobel is the Ultimate Guide to Bicycling as Transportation

Effective Living > Mobility | Activism > Environment Summary. Simply Car-Free by Tammy Strobel is a comprehensive guide to car-free living. Click here to learn more or buy now. Biking Benefits. Choosing to live close to your work makes it possible to ride a bicycle (or walk) for daily commuting. This simple life decision is… Continue reading Simply Car-Free by Tammy Strobel is the Ultimate Guide to Bicycling as Transportation

Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201002

Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 201002 | 28 February 2010 | Sunday Summary. This is the monthly personal update for Gregory Johnson. Life categories are now listed alphabetically rather than in order of increasing interdependence described on the map page. The only area of significant news this month is under Health. Activism. With regard… Continue reading Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201002

Huggies Natural Care Unscented Baby Wipes for All Purpose Cleaning

Effective Living | Health Summary. Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes (unscented / fragrance free) are an excellent multipurpose cleaner. Here are some examples of how these cleaning wipes can be used. Computer Cleaning. There are a wide variety of cleaning wipes available for cleaning computers and other electronics. Unfortunately, these are usually filled with chemicals… Continue reading Huggies Natural Care Unscented Baby Wipes for All Purpose Cleaning

Frito Lay Cheetos Natural White Cheddar Puffs with No MSG

Health Summary. Many snack products unnecessarily contain MSG and other harmful ingredients. 20 April 2012 – Update. This product contains Torula Yeast which is similar to MSG in it’s harmful impact on the body. One of our readers contacts Frito Lay and was told they should avoid this product if they have a sensitivity to… Continue reading Frito Lay Cheetos Natural White Cheddar Puffs with No MSG