8 Ways to Save Water

November 28, 20230

This gargantuan blue ball of a planet is jacketed in agua to the extent that its abundance is hard, nay impossible to miss. However, "fresh" water is an entirely different matter, and its scarcity, while often underestimated, is very, very real. Only about 3% all water is fresh, and only about 1% of

Help Yourself Help Others

November 28, 20230

By Mick Trainor Mark Twain – addicted to success.com “the two most important days in your life is the day you are born and the day you find out why” For some reason that excites me and scares the hell out of me at the same time. Finding out why you are here

Things you can do to help preserve oceans and marine life

November 28, 20230

The ocean is kind to us, and it’s high time we are kind to it too. It is essential for our survival on this planet, so it is vital that we take steps to protect it. Here’s some everyday ways that you, as an individual, can help to preserve our

Using Your Skills for Good

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November 28, 20230

We live in a world branded by uncertainties and imperfections, where our fellow people need a helping hand, and where our planet is in desperate need of safety and sustainability. In order to make our world a kinder and better place to thrive in, we must throw out the misconception

Effective Altruism: The Why and the How [VIDEO]

November 28, 20230

TED Talk: By Peter Singer If you're lucky enough to live without want, it's a natural impulse to help others in need. But, asks philosopher Peter Singer, what's the most effective way to give charitably? He talks through some surprising thought experiments to help you balance emotion and practicality -- and

Kerry Carrington Interview: Women and Violence

November 28, 20230

Recently, Good International and The Plus Ones sat down to talk with Professor Kerry Carrington — Head of the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology — about the state of domestic violence in Australia, and what needs to be done to address the issue. Could you start by telling

The Benefits of Empathy (and a Few Tips)

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November 28, 20230

Empathy, as a word, is a rather recent import into the English language. The term was introduced in as recently as 1909 by psychologist Edward Titchener, as a variant of the German word “Einfühlung,” meaning “feeling into” (‘Empathy,’ 2008). Empathy is in many sense a voyage of the mind. It affords

Pass the torch: Composting

November 28, 20230

[authorbox authorid="Rebecca Joki" title="Rebecca Joki"] There are so many ways to make a difference in someone's life. There are so many less fortunate people in the world, the country, and maybe even the city or town where you live. Sometimes, though, it's difficult to know where or how to start.

5 Reasons to Skip Your Next Coffee!

November 28, 20232

As we fork over a fiver for the privilege of indulging ourselves in 15 glorious minutes of a designer soy caramel macchiato, we more often than not, fail to entirely comprehend the value of that $5 note. Below are 5 things this $5 note, if donated, could provide the third world. Here's 5 other ways

Adopting Pets: Choose Shelters over Breeders

November 28, 20230

There are many reasons why you should consider adopting pets instead of buying one. You will find a better selection of animals at shelters than at pet stores. Animal shelters take in pets of all breeds and ages, while pet stores have a limited variety and number of pets. There