
60% of globe hand-washes laundry, and women bear the burden. A new hand-crank washing machine helps them reclaim 15 hours/week
In developing countries, women and girls bear the burden of hand-washing laundry. A new manual, off-grid washer requires only a few hand cranks to run a 30-minute cycle, and saves precious time.
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This app makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops (and downvote inaccessible shops)
Roll Mobility helps users find and rate accessible coffee shops, restaurants, trails, parking, and more — from anywhere in the world.
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Tattoo artists raise $74k for Palestinians in need; plan more flash fundraising events in US cities
Over 180 tattoo artists around the globe offered designs in support of Palestinians earlier this month, raising $74,000.
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Reusable PPE is here — and it's designed specifically for women in STEM
AmorSui just launched a line of sustainable PPE products, including gender-inclusive lab coats, reusable isolation gowns, and fire-resistant hijabs.
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Hyundai ends aluminum deal with coal-happy corp following K-pop protest over climate concerns
The South Korean auto company Hyundai has ended its 2022 agreement for procuring aluminum for its electric vehicles from Adaro Minerals, which plans to build 2.2 gigawatts of coal-fired power plants to power its aluminum smelter.
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Lithium has a chokehold on green tech, but new sodium batteries could change that
Green energy is intrinsically linked to lithium batteries, but Natron Energy has introduced sodium-ion batteries as a safer, faster-charging alternative.
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Tattoos for Gaza: 100+ tattoo artists around the world will raise funds for Palestinians this weekend
Over 100 international tattoo artists have come together to offer specific designs that aim to benefit mutual aid organizations in Palestine.
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More art, less trash: These 'reuse centers' promote upcycling in Washington
Similar to thrift stores, the shops keep potential waste out of landfills by repurposing ‘stuff’ in new sustainable ways.
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B Corps have a new home base with co-working space in Portland
Place to B is a new co-working concept in Portland that connects ethical business owners in a communal space.
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TED announces rebrand, invites more conversation (and controversy) at 2024 conference
To kick off TED’s 2024 conference, head of TED Chris Anderson unveiled TED’s new tagline and changes to this year’s event
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