Author: Nerd

May 27, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Women’s Wool Eva Dress – Style #161- $105 Clothing for a Good Life – Est 2009 I met a representative at the Sustainable Brands conference. I was hoping to chat with him and get some insight on their brand so I could have more to write about. Unfortunately, they shoved this card in my hand…

May 26, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Experience the Power of Materials for a Sustainable World.  It’s an educational experience designed to support your corporation’s commitment to creating a sustainable world. It is an international travel science exhibition that will enable millions of people across the globe to explore ways in which advances in materials can lead to a more sustainable future….

May 25, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

FOOD SCRAPS TODAY, FERTILIZER TOMORROW Zera™ Food Recycler is designed to fit seamlessly into your kitchen and make the most of your food — turning today’s food scraps into tomorrow’s ready-to-use, homemade fertilizer THE AVERAGE FAMILY PRODUCES OVER 400 POUNDS OF FOOD WASTE PER YEAR.* That waste comprises roughly 20% of space in landfills, decomposing…

May 24, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Started off with an old banana, granola bars, old wine and potent hash. Here are the sessions I sat in on:  Trends in Values-led Hiring: How to Go About Hiring and Engaging People with an Encumbered Past    Jo Confino The Huffington Post    Amy Peterson Rebel Nell    Emily Hunt TurnerAll Square https://www.emilyhuntturner.com/law-prisoner-reentry    Aurelio Dorris Urban…

May 24, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Today started early and ended early with a nice bottle of Cabernet and great weather. Here’s a recap of Day 2 I sat in on these 2 discussions: From a Golden Past to a Glorious Future: Reinventing Brands Inside and Out with Compelling New Visions   Michael ArenaGeneral Motors   Kimberly Kleiman-LeeGeneral Electric   Simon MainwaringWe First   Deanna…

May 20, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Makes 4 yummy veggie burgers Ingredients: 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil  1 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), diced small 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced small 1/2 large garlic clove, minced 1 cup quick cooking oats, dry 1/8 cup pecans, minced 1 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 tablespoons flax meal 1 tablespoons quinoa 1 cup of baby Bella…

May 8, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

When life hands you lemons, appreciate them, They are very good for you.  Lemons though acidic to the taste, but do the opposite in the body. They actually are alkaline-forming to the body. Lemons are in fact the highest alkaline-forming food and are great at keeping the bodies PH level balanced. Because of their antibacterial properties,…

May 3, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

  During this NBA Playoff season, I’m searching for any and every approach to sustainability amongst the teams, uniforms, and official merchandise.  New Era Cap Co. Inc. has reported the introduction of its first historically speaking official National Basketball Association (NBA) cap made from plastic containers, featuring the Portland Trail Blazers, thanks to the use of…

May 2, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Asthma is a typical condition that prompts breathing trouble, hacking, and wheezing. It is created by a mix of inflammation and spasms of the small airways of the lungs, both of which disable the capacity of the lungs to exchange air. Natural treatments for asthma are wrapped around key principals: reducing allergies is the main one.  Aggravations that…

May 2, 2017 Nerd 1 comment

I really pay attention to this event in hopes that my favorite celebrity will opt for something ethical, sustainable, or repurposed. After searching all night I haven’t found anyone yet, hopefully, some ethical designers will unveil their design this week.  UPDATE:  Did you catch what Gisele Bündchen wore? She walked the carpet at the #METGala in a…