אקו-בית eco-bayit

24/09/2025

In 2015, Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments in Seattle, made global headlines when he cut his own $1.1 million salary to $70,000 so he could raise the minimum salary of all employees to $70,000. Critics called it reckless, predicting bankruptcy. But the results were extraordinary.
Employee satisfaction skyrocketed, retention hit 100%, and productivity soared. Within just a few years, Gravity’s revenue tripled and its customer base doubled, proving that investing in people pays off. Employees used their higher incomes to buy homes, pay off debts, and start families, creating long-term loyalty and motivation.
Price’s move also attracted top talent without massive recruitment costs. Instead of constant turnover — a huge drain on most companies — Gravity built a culture of trust, fairness, and shared success. Today, his decision is studied at Harvard Business School as a case of how ethical leadership can align profit with people.
This bold experiment challenges traditional capitalism. It shows that closing the wage gap, reducing financial stress, and valuing workers can actually drive higher business performance. Price himself said, “If I had to choose between being rich alone or helping my team succeed together, I’d choose the team every time.”
His story proves that the real bottom line is happy employees = successful business.

24/09/2025

בניינים שמשלבים עיר, אנשים וטבע. מעורר מחשבה והשראה.

A skyscraper that channels the breeze ... a building that creates community around a hearth ... Jeanne Gang uses architecture to build relationships. In this engaging tour of her work, Gang invites us into buildings large and small, from a surprising local community center to a landmark Chicago skys...

24/09/2025

German researchers have developed a salt and air battery constructed from readily available materials, including salt and iron, designed to last for decades without requiring lithium. The system offers a low-cost, eco-friendly way to store solar and wind power, reducing reliance on lithium mining and stabilizing energy grids worldwide.

24/09/2025

🦬 Bison make an extraordinary comeback in Yellowstone National Park!

Conservation efforts helped grow a population of just a few dozen to 5,000 today, and a new study shows their grazing helps spread nutrients that boost grass growth and make it 150% more nutritious, helping to revive entire ecosystems!

23/09/2025

"פינות תיקון" בפרקים בהולנד.

In the Netherlands, public parks are adding a charming yet impactful feature — miniature “repair corners” tucked beside benches, garden walls, and community centers. These corners are equipped with small toolboxes containing basic items like sewing kits, screwdrivers, pliers, glue, and tape. Above them hangs a simple sign with a powerful message: fix what breaks, don’t throw. The idea is to nurture a culture of repair and resourcefulness rather than waste and replacement.

These corners are often placed inside weatherproof cabinets or boxes built from reclaimed wood. Park visitors who rip a jacket, loosen a bicycle handle, or break a toy have access to quick fixes without having to discard the item or rush home. The initiative encourages hands-on care, self-sufficiency, and a shared sense of stewardship over our belongings. In some neighborhoods, people even leave behind spare buttons, thread colors, or extra screws for others to use — building a quiet chain of generosity.

Children especially take to the concept, often learning to patch up their belongings with help from parents or park volunteers. It subtly teaches sustainability in a playful way. These spaces also double as conversation starters. While fixing something, people often chat, share tips, or lend a hand — transforming the repair corner into a tiny community hub.

The Netherlands’ repair corners reflect a deeper philosophy — that sustainability begins with the smallest of habits. One stitched seam, one tightened screw, one mended toy — each action restores not just objects, but our relationship with the things we own.

22/09/2025

בתחנות רכבת בתאילנד ממחזרים כפכפים לאריחים רכים שהופכים דרך קשה לקלה יותר

In Thailand, a creative sustainability project is transforming something discarded into something comforting — old flip-flops are being repurposed into soft cushion tiles for railway stations. These vibrant, spongy tiles are crafted from recycled rubber collected from worn-out footwear, giving a second life to thousands of soles that would otherwise clog landfills or float in rivers.

The project targets high-traffic public spaces, especially railway platforms and waiting areas, where travelers often stand or sit for extended periods. The recycled cushion tiles are not only soft underfoot but also designed to reduce fatigue and joint strain. This innovation turns typically cold, hard station floors into colorful, shock-absorbing surfaces that welcome the weary.

Beyond comfort, the tiles serve as a powerful symbol of environmental care. Discarded flip-flops — once a pollution problem — are now part of a visible solution. Many stations even display panels telling the story of how the tiles were made, inspiring awareness and pride among commuters.

The tiles are durable, easy to clean, and resistant to weather and footfall, making them ideal for Thailand’s humid, bustling transit zones. This simple yet powerful idea highlights how overlooked waste can be transformed into something purposeful, people-friendly, and environmentally smart.

From waste to wellness, Thailand’s flip-flop tile stations remind us that sustainable design doesn’t have to be grand — it just has to be thoughtful, colorful, and kind to both people and planet.

22/09/2025

סופרמרקטים בצרפת הופכים גגות למשקים. גגות שטוחים הופכים לשדות ולחממות ומגדלים תוצרת שנארזת ומסופקת טרייה תוך דקות ספורות

In France, some supermarkets are turning rooftops into farms. Flat roofs become greenhouses and gardens where lettuce, basil, tomatoes, and strawberries thrive just meters from the checkout. Staff harvest in the morning, wheel crates downstairs, and stock the shelves within minutes—no trucks, no long storage.

These rooftop farms are designed for efficiency: lightweight substrates instead of heavy soil, rainwater collection, and precise drip irrigation. Bees and beneficial insects take care of pollination and pest control, while some sites use hydroponics or LEDs in cooler months.

The results are clear—fewer delivery vans, less packaging, almost no food miles. Stores adapt promotions to what is ripe, reducing waste and encouraging seasonal cooking. Local schools tour the gardens, neighbors join weekend herb markets, and communities feel part of the harvest.

Spread across cities, these sky farms are building a local, traceable, and sustainable food supply—fresh from the roof, straight to the shelf.

Source: Connexion France. (2021). Supermarket chain to sell vegetables grown on its roofs. The Connexion, 2021.

22/09/2025

חקלאים ביפן משתמשים ברשתות צבעוניות מבלבלות מזיקים ומגנות על גידולים חקלאיים במקום ריסוסים רעילים

Japanese farmers are adopting a unique approach to protect their crops. Instead of relying on chemical pesticides, they are using rainbow colored nets. These nets scatter and reflect light in multiple directions, which confuses insects and disrupts their movement. As a result, pests struggle to find the crops and infestations are reduced.

This method helps farmers cut down pesticide use, making agriculture safer for the environment and for people. Studies from Japanese agricultural universities show that such nets can lower pest damage significantly while maintaining crop yields. It also supports biodiversity by reducing harmful chemical exposure.

22/09/2025

כוסות אכילות מתכלות בטעם לימון באיצטדיונים באיטליה

In Italy, sustainability has taken a delicious turn at sports stadiums — with edible cups made from pasta and lemon zest. These crunchy, slightly zesty containers are designed to hold beverages during football matches and concerts, and they’re entirely biodegradable — or better yet, snackable. Once you finish your drink, you can simply eat the cup, turning waste into a treat.

Crafted to last just long enough for a typical game, the cups are durable enough to hold cold or room-temperature drinks without getting soggy. They break down naturally if discarded, but fans are encouraged to munch them — they taste a bit like savory crackers with a citrus twist. The mix of wheat flour and lemon zest not only provides structure but adds a fresh aroma that beats plastic any day.

Stadiums across Italy are using this as part of broader efforts to eliminate single-use plastics from events. Alongside reusable cutlery and composting bins, these edible cups have become a crowd favorite — with some fans even collecting them for their novelty.

By combining food with function, Italy is proving that eco-friendly choices don’t have to be boring. They can be crunchy, lemony, and good for the planet too.

24/04/2024

טקס העברת האם הקוסמית

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