activism
YT: 6 Must-Read Books on Climate Change
The video version of my blog post on books that I recommend on climate change and environmental activism! For links to the books, check out the blog post here: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/537
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About Me
The Meaning of 'Live ECO'
You've seen it all over my blog by now: "Live ECO." I chose it as my mantra for Verdant Growth. It's in my logo, it's on my blog, and it's even on my water bottle. But I've never
About Me
YT: I got LIGHTS!
Here's me being wayyyy too excited over my new studio lights.
Climate Change
Why Bamboo Is ECO (and Awesome)
Bamboo is awesome. No, really. Like, ‘inspires awe’ awesome. Really. Asia figured this out a long time ago and has been using bamboo for centuries. It grows quickly, it’s strong but flexible, and can be used to make thousands of different objects, structures, and even foods. It grows faster
Climate Change
YT: How to Live Eco From Home!
We're all doing a lot more staying home these days, but you can still be nature-friendly even without going out into nature! Here are a few things you can do!
About Me
End of the Year Update: 2020
2020 has been a crazy year. We’ve all had to do a lot of staying at home. Some of us have lost loved ones. Some of us have lost jobs. Some of us have lost homes. There’s was a lot of suffering and a lot to be sad,
About Me
My Initiative Journey: Exercise 3 - 5 Close Contacts
Exercise 3 Deliverables: Think of 5 close people, friends or family members. The goal is to get 5 pieces of advice on any combination of the projects, and 1 vote from each person. Sample Script: “I’m doing an entrepreneurial exercise. I’m going to tell you 5 problems and
About Me
My Initiative Journey: Exercise 2 - 5 Problems, 5 Solutions
Exercise 2: The point of this exercise is to find 5 unsolved problems in the field of my interest. Most importantly, identify a problem that is felt by people and name the unwanted emotion caused, then write a solution for each. Note: I ended up over-brainstorming and came up with
eco living
YT: 11 Kitchen Eco Swaps
Looking to reduce waste in your kitchen? Here are some ideas for products that will help you cut waste in your kitchen! The key is in the reusables!
About Me
My Initiative Journey: Exercise 1 - Personal Essay
The Initiative Journey begins with a personal essay on yourself. Write about why you decided to do this methodology, about your field of interest, and finally, make 3 lists of people: 1. 3 people closer to your field of interest 2. 3 people with high status or value in your
About Me
My Initiative Journey: Preface
I've been at a crossroads for a while now; the end of this chapter of my life and the start of a new one: after teaching English in Asia for over 8 years, I'm transitioning back my original career path of engineering, preferably in an industry
activism
Climate Change Explained: What You Need to Know
Talk about climate change is unavoidable these days. In the 2020 election, the top 3 concerns of voters were the economy, coronavirus, and climate change. In part due to the record-breaking heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes experienced by Americans, the concern over climate change has grown considerably. Unfortunately, although fundamentally a