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DIY E-waste Project Ideas [Infographic]

July 30July 30Posted in DIY, other materials, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged computer, consumerism, diy, donate, e-waste, electronic waste, infographic, landifll, rebuild, recycle, repurpose, reuse, tablet, technology, upcycleLeave a comment

Electronic waste, also known as E-waste, has become a significant problem for our planet. It includes consumer electronics like computers, cell phones, and fax machines. These items contain toxins like lead, cadmium, and mercury that leach into soil and drinking water. Fortunately, there has been significant attention paid to the issue of E-waste and the best ways we can reduce it. DIY projects using pieces that would otherwise end up in a landfill has long been a popular and practical craft concept. The uses of E-waste in creating exciting art and interesting crafts are practically endless.

Take a look at the infographic Metrofax Blog created below.

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Benefits of Reading and How to Read in the Mobile Era [Infographics]

October 15December 1Posted in HealthTagged affordable, apps, benefits, books, Brain, carbon, countries, distraction, era, facts, footprint, generation, Health, history, influence, mobile, motivate, phone, readers, reading, slow, statistics, stress, suggestions, tablet, tips, worldLeave a comment

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Slow reading advocates seek a return to the focused reading habits of years gone by, before Google, smartphones and social media started fracturing our time and attention spans. Many of its advocates say they embraced the concept after realizing they couldn’t make it through a book anymore. The benefits of reading from an early age through late adulthood have been documented by researchers. A study of 300 elderly people published by the journal Neurology last year showed that regular engagement in mentally challenging activities, including reading, slowed rates of memory loss in participants’ later years. Reading habits have declined in recent years. In a survey this year, about 76% of Americans 18 and older said they read at least one book in the past year, down from 79% in 2011, according to the Pew Research Center.

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