Last year we told you about the Recycled Orchestra, comprised of a group of children who play instruments that are made out of trash. The children of Cateura, Paraguay live on a landfill, hence they are
While adults are arguing about whether climate change is even a reality, one 15-year old girl is taking the reins to help reverse the effects of global warming through the proper education of a new
A few years ago we introduced SOCCKET, an energy generating soccer ball that can provide light for children in developing nations.”Much more than a normal soccer ball, the SOCCKET is a portable
As schools continue to expand beyond their capacity, the solution has often been to accommodate the overflow of students in a modular classroom outside of the main school building. However, such makeshift
Image courtesy of Shutterstock Yoga is revered for its holistic health benefits for the mind, body and soul — but can yoga as an exercise be divorced from its Hindu roots? That’s the question that
Every city needs a place where children can play and explore, but not every community has the resources to create innovative spaces. The Richard Krajicek Foundation seeks to address this issue by hosting
The best toys are the ones that allow a child to use his or her imagination. That’s the philosophy behind Tabula Rasa imaginary drawing toys, which are comprised of a group of plain white figurines that
For the people of Cateura, Paraguay, living amongst piles of trash is a way of life. Their village is built on a landfill, and many spend their days sifting through the trash and sorting it in order to
The Richard Krajicek Foundation seeks to provide children with a place to play and learn in their own neighborhoods. To encourage this, each year, the Foundation hosts a competition to reward innovative
The amount of fabric wasted by the clothing industry is staggering, and much of it is non-biodegradable. While working as a tailor and sample machinist, designer Berta Kassai witnessed this waste
Never has installation art been so much fun for adults and kids alike. The Moradavaga Swing installation is an interactive art installation that allows individuals to swing on large wooden blocks while
We’ve all heard the news that mercury is bad for our health and particularly for the health of pregnant women. But the result of a recent study, which illustrates an unexpected impact resulting from
image courtesy of Shutterstock A recent study indicates that, at least for female monkeys, BPA exposure in the womb can lead to abnormal egg development. Scientists are still uncertain on what impact this
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