HOME (2009) — Planet Earth meets Koyaanisqatsi meets The 11th Hour. Full film in 720p HD available on YouTube.

Pretty good doc: relatable message (though the voice-over wording is weak), inspiring score, and above all stunning photography showcasing the woes and wonders of our home planet.

I can’t emphasize enough how much each passing segment gets better than its predecessor, culminating in an end credit sequence that I wished never ended. Ironically, such a crescendo is completely out of line with the film’s call for balance; it certainly makes for a better film, though, and it’s given me new perspectives to bring into my ongoing struggle to pin down just what exactly ‘balance’ means…

postmodernista:

bobulate:

Research shows that buying objects is ultimately more disappointing than buying experiences:

Psychological research tells us that this disappointment is particularly pronounced when people buy things like mp3 players or watches, compared with experiences like vacations or concert tickets (see: experiences beat possessions).

The researchers explore six reasons why objects are less satisfying than their experiential counterparts:

1. Objects are easy to compare unfavourably
2. A “maximising” strategy leaves us less satisfied
3. Material purchases more likely to be re-evaluated
4. The new option effect
5. The reduced price effect
6. A cheaper rival

This seems problematic. The research suggests, then, that if we design objects in the context of a larger experience then we’ll lower the risk of disappointment. What is the difference between “object” and “experience” though? That distinction seems very much at the discretion of an individual, not the designer. 

thatisdeeplyfucked:

chemicalfreeskinny:

JUST FOR FUN…

UHT-OH! WHAT’S IN THAT STUFF?

McDonald’s scraps composting program because food won’t decompose!

McDonald’s halted the plan after scientists at the University of California-Berkeley discovered that none of the items on the McDonald’s menu would compost in the next 500 years, nor would any start breaking down for an estimated 1,000 years, — the projected life span of a plastic bag.

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Thankfully, my boycott will soon be reaching 7 months!

lickystickypickyme:

Rockpool Waterless Dishwasher

The Rockpool Waterless Dishwasher uses no water or chemicals; instead it uses super critical carbon dioxide in a closed loop system. The carbon dioxide is pressurized into a liquid with excellent grease and oil fighting properties. The carbon dioxide then combines with a small amount of environmentally friendly detergent to get the dishes clean. Once the washing cycle is finished, the carbon dioxide and dirt are separated so that the carbon dioxide can be used again.

The Rockpool dishwasher takes an existing technology and puts it to good use in one of the most used appliances in the home. The closed loop system means that the carbon dioxide gets used over and over again while the dishwasher never uses a drop of water.

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I clicked this link because of the cool photo… then I got a cool dishwasher to go with :D