Better Society Archives - BrightVibes https://www.brightvibes.com/category/better-society/ Amplify the Good in the World Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:10:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Dutch Packaging-free supermarket LOOS cycles around the city of Utrecht https://www.brightvibes.com/packaging-free-supermarket-loos-cycles-around-the-city-of-utrecht/ https://www.brightvibes.com/packaging-free-supermarket-loos-cycles-around-the-city-of-utrecht/#respond Mon, 26 Dec 2022 16:01:30 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/?p=107593 Do you remember the ‘mobile shop’? It used to visit neighborhoods once a week in a converted bus or truck, offering a convenient way to purchase those ‘forgotten groceries’ and heavy items. Well, now it’s back with a slight twist on the concept. Cycling supermarket Loos is a cycling supermarket where you can do your […]

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]]> https://www.brightvibes.com/packaging-free-supermarket-loos-cycles-around-the-city-of-utrecht/feed/ 0 5 Tips for Citizen-Led Activism for Sustainability: How to Make Your Voice Heard and Protect the Environment https://www.brightvibes.com/5-tips-for-citizen-led-activism-for-sustainability-how-to-make-your-voice-heard-and-protect-the-environment/ https://www.brightvibes.com/5-tips-for-citizen-led-activism-for-sustainability-how-to-make-your-voice-heard-and-protect-the-environment/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:24:54 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/?p=107461 We often feel powerless when it comes to local environmental policies, but the truth is that we have the power to make a difference. By taking action and using our voices, we can influence the policies that shape our communities and the world around us. Here are some tips and examples to inspire you to […]

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]]> https://www.brightvibes.com/5-tips-for-citizen-led-activism-for-sustainability-how-to-make-your-voice-heard-and-protect-the-environment/feed/ 0 Vegan first! Five examples of places where vegetarian is the new and cheaper default https://www.brightvibes.com/vegan-first-five-examples-of-places-where-vegetarian-is-the-new-and-cheaper-default/ https://www.brightvibes.com/vegan-first-five-examples-of-places-where-vegetarian-is-the-new-and-cheaper-default/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:00:47 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/?p=107199 “Do you want a regular burger or the one made of meat?” – It looks like the world upside down, but it’s true. In a lot more places you can get vegetarian versions instead of your go-to meaty dishes. And some restaurants even made a total switch to the veggie side: it’s becoming the new […]

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]]> https://www.brightvibes.com/vegan-first-five-examples-of-places-where-vegetarian-is-the-new-and-cheaper-default/feed/ 0 Why we need to buy more local or it’s bye, bye local https://www.brightvibes.com/why-we-need-to-buy-more-local-or-its-bye-bye-local/ https://www.brightvibes.com/why-we-need-to-buy-more-local-or-its-bye-bye-local/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:50:39 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/?p=107145 As consumers, we often prioritize convenience and cost when making purchasing decisions. However, buying from local stores that sell local products offers numerous benefits that extend beyond our individual transactions. By choosing to shop at these types of stores, we can support our local economy, reduce our environmental impact, and foster a sense of community. […]

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]]> https://www.brightvibes.com/why-we-need-to-buy-more-local-or-its-bye-bye-local/feed/ 0 A Doll Like Me by Amy Jandrisevits makes every child feel seen https://www.brightvibes.com/a-doll-like-me-makes-every-child-feel-seen/ https://www.brightvibes.com/a-doll-like-me-makes-every-child-feel-seen/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:28:15 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/?p=106995 “To give a child who may be a child of colour, a doll with blond hair. Or a child that might not have hair. It just never felt right, because it didn’t look anything like the kids.” Amy Jandrisevits used to work in pediatric oncology with kids who had cancer or blood diseases. Part of […]

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]]> https://www.brightvibes.com/a-doll-like-me-makes-every-child-feel-seen/feed/ 0 100 UK companies implement the 4 day work without pay cuts…here’s why this works https://www.brightvibes.com/100-uk-companies-implement-the-4-day-work-without-pay-cuts-heres-why-this-works/ https://www.brightvibes.com/100-uk-companies-implement-the-4-day-work-without-pay-cuts-heres-why-this-works/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:18:12 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/?p=106968 Hands up if you feel that you work too many hours to be productive all the time. Well, in the UK not only employees have that feeling. Employers themselves want to change the approach to working and together with campaign groups and willing companies they are now starting to make that shift. The 4-day work […]

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]]> https://www.brightvibes.com/100-uk-companies-implement-the-4-day-work-without-pay-cuts-heres-why-this-works/feed/ 0 Why Japanese football fans clean up stadiums at Qatar World Cup and inspire the world https://www.brightvibes.com/why-japanese-football-fans-clean-up-stadiums-at-qatar-world-cup-and-inspire-the-world/ https://www.brightvibes.com/why-japanese-football-fans-clean-up-stadiums-at-qatar-world-cup-and-inspire-the-world/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:03:31 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/?p=106939 The whole world has been impressed by the Japanese football fans in Qatar who clean up stadiums after the matches. However, few people know why the Japanese fans want to leave places behind cleaner than they found them. Japanese set an example The Japanese go crazy for football and are like a big blue army […]

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]]> https://www.brightvibes.com/why-japanese-football-fans-clean-up-stadiums-at-qatar-world-cup-and-inspire-the-world/feed/ 0 Should children clean their own schools? Japan thinks so. https://www.brightvibes.com/should-children-clean-their-own-schools-japan-thinks-so/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:16:24 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/should-children-clean-their-own-schools-japan-thinks-so/ Many Japanese schools don’t hire janitors or custodians in the traditional American role, and much of the school cleaning is done by the children themselves.

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]]> This man founded Specialisterne to create 1 million jobs for people with autism https://www.brightvibes.com/this-man-founded-a-company-to-create-1-million-jobs-for-people-with-autism/ https://www.brightvibes.com/this-man-founded-a-company-to-create-1-million-jobs-for-people-with-autism/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:00:35 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/this-man-founded-a-company-to-create-1-million-jobs-for-people-with-autism/ Specialisterne aims to ensure that every autistic and other neurodiverse person who wants a meaningful career, gets a meaningful career.

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]]> https://www.brightvibes.com/this-man-founded-a-company-to-create-1-million-jobs-for-people-with-autism/feed/ 0 Asphalt Art Initiative paints eye-catching murals and proves that art can save lives https://www.brightvibes.com/asphalt-art-initiative-proves-that-art-can-save-lives/ https://www.brightvibes.com/asphalt-art-initiative-proves-that-art-can-save-lives/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:50:54 +0000 https://www.brightvibes.com/?p=106125 The Asphalt Art Initiative is a program of that helps cities use art and community engagement to improve street safety and revitalise public space. The initiative grants projects in the U.S. and Europe to develop pedestrian areas into safer and more welcoming places. A beautiful underpass painting in Troy, New York. Source: Bloomberg Philanthropies The […]

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