Fun Can Change the World

My heart swells a little each time I watch the above videos from the Fun Theory.  Simple, yet well produced, each of the Fun Theory projects realizes great success.  Their theory has been proven: “that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better. Be it for yourself, [...]

TED- “ideas worth spreading”

Lately, I’ve been completely hooked on watching TED videos.  A good TED clip can give me everything I’m looking for when I have a few moments of free time… information, happiness, tears, confusion, awe, amazement, empathy, and more than anything, inspiration. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, the three elements which were the founding premise [...]

Turn The Radio On

Trying to find alternative sources for news can be difficult, with airwaves and print dominated by major publications such as CNN, The New York Times, and The BBC.  The trouble I find with mainstream media is that sometimes it’s difficult to figure out what exactly is going on in the world, and why… better yet, [...]

“Indexed”- Visual Ideas

The best way I can describe Indexed is:  Visual ideas for the pictorial thinker. Take something as basic as a Venn diagram, add a dash of wit and heft of cleverness, and you’ve got yourself a remarkably fun way to look at just about anything. I was recently turned on to Indexed by a dear [...]

Blog Action Day!

Are you celebrating?!  Have you joined?  Today is Blog Action Day and we here at Innovate are partaking in the festivities (kind of).  Blog Action Day was founded in 2007 by Collis & Cyan Ta’eed.  The concept behind the ‘event’ is to have bloggers commit to dedicating one day of their blog to recognize an [...]

The 3/50 Project

Their concept is simple and the numbers that back up their cause are staggering.  The 3/50 project is an organization focused on saving the wonderful mom-and-pop stores throughout the country.  I often see small stores that I appreciated close their doors and comfort myself by thinking, ‘Well, I can’t keep them all in business on [...]

The Story of Stuff

I love this video!! The Story of Stuff is a fun, animated look at the way Americans consume, and the process consumables goes through.  Eye opening and informative!  Seen it before?  Watch it again to remind yourself why you own so much STUFF, and get inspired to buy green and recycle! trouble viewing?  go to [...]

B Corp: good companies

“How do we tell the difference between a ‘good company’ and just good marketing?” So you’re a company who says you want to do good, go green and make a positive impact on the world.  How do we, the consumers, know you’re telling the truth?  Well, if you are a certified B Corporation, through the [...]

BPA awareness

In light of the recent SIGG news story, (the unfortunate one!, see Elizabeth’s previous post) here are some valuable links to information about BPA’s, or Bisphenol A. Ditch Bisphenol A Now if You Want to Have Kids! – from Planet Green More Bad News About Bisphenol A… – from Treehugger Bisphenol A – from Wikepedia [...]