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Here’s a brilliant idea for what to do with all of those empty malls
The Marketplace Mall in Rochester, New York, had lost its main anchors. The plus-sign-shaped structure…

Consider this very simple equation to transform your productivity
I woke up in the middle of the night, utterly confused. I had been dreaming—of…

Why Digital Overload Might Be Making Snail Mail Innovative
Is there a case for a return to snail mail? In a world of digital overload,…

Seeing Stars: Reconnecting Humanity with a Flick of a Switch
When the city of Franeker, Netherlands, turned off its lights for a night to reveal…

After 149 years, Colgate’s toothpaste tubes are finally recyclable
Colgate redesigned its toothpaste tubes so they can go into curbside recycling bins. It could…

They look just like new, but Levi’s 501s are now made from liquified fibers of old jeans
Sweden’s Renewcell invented a process to dissolve used denim into a new fabric; Levi’s is…

Falling Flat: Why Startups Need Hierarchical Structure
Wharton management professor Saerom (Ronnie) Lee has a word of warning for aspiring entrepreneurs who envision an…

Stuck in quarantine? This quirky app can help you stay creative
Time seems to stop when you are stuck in quarantine, like I am right now.…

From windows to jackets to furniture, solar power is being totally revolutionized
In January 2021, five craftswomen from Mozambique and three designers from The Netherlands came together…

Five predictions for the creator economy in 2022
The creator economy has exploded in recent years. But what’s next? There’s never been a…