Public government funding of nonprofits could be corrupt / unregulated
By Hicbd
"Yet nonprofit organizations are frequently the exact opposite of what they appear to be. As a consequence of the benefit of the doubt provided to nonprofits, there is rarely enough oversight to guarantee that they are doing what we pay them to do. In some cities, upwards of a billion dollars of public funds are paid to nonprofit organizations every year with glaringly insufficient safeguards to ensure that the money is used in a manner likely to serve the public interest."
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"Pulled Oats" could be a meat substitute
By Hicbd
"Launched in Finland in 2015, Pulled Oats became a national phenomenon and expanded throughout Europe...Compared to competitors, one of Pulled Oats’ distinguishing features is its surprisingly short list of clean ingredients: oats, fava beans, yellow peas, oil, and salt. 'I think when you look at a lot of the meat alternatives on the market, you’ll start to notice a lot of them are very processed and contain saturated and modified fats, filling agents and stabilizers,' says Itkonen. 'Usually the protein content is quite low, and even worse, nobody even mentions the quality of the protein. And consumers who have certain food sensitivities like soy-sensitivity have to be extra careful since many plant-based products often contain soy as the main protein source.'"
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The microbe roots of plants could purify the air
By Hicbd
"Leveraging research performed by NASA, Naava has created an air-purifying technology that actively draws air through the root zone of the plant to reduce harmful organic compounds often found in indoor air. Three separate, independent studies performed by BRE, the VTT Technological Research Center of Finland and two Finnish universities now demonstrate the efficiency of this revolutionary technology, showcasing that the Naava system not only exceeds pollutant removal expectations, it also dramatically surpasses the pollutant reduction capabilities of typical indoor potted plants and static green walls."
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Childcare could be free for those who can't afford it enabling them to work
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Carrots could be added to frying oil
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Coffee / morning beverages could be enjoyed on a stoop / walk
By Hicbd
"Hanging out on a stoop is not a novel concept. Unfortunately, an increasing trend of isolation has resulted in fewer and fewer neighbors gathering to connect with one another. Stooping has provided benefits to so many communities. Why not bring this concept to my own neighborhood? Tyler and I were already having leisurely weekend morning coffees in our house, so it was an easy pivot to sit outside with our coffees and enjoy the sunshine."
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Refrigerators / cooling could be done with salt / no electricity
By Hicbd
"Three teens from India have created a salt-powered refrigerator and their goal is to help medical facilities in rural areas that don’t have access to electricity...The Thermavault uses "ionocaloric cooling based on the dissolution enthalpy of ammonium chloride in water to fuel its cooling process," according to the official website."
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Donor breastmilk / milk banks could be more widely available / legislated through government
By Hicbd
"But not all preterm and seriously ill infants in neonatal intensive care units have access to donor milk; not all hospitals prescribe donor milk or have it on-site. Hospitals bear the cost of storing, preparing and supplying the milk, even when the milk itself is covered by insurance. A handful of hospitals have their own milk banks, but these can cost up to $150,000 annually to maintain...With experts recommending exclusive breastfeeding for infants until at least 6 months, some states have looked to make donor milk more accessible through legislation. At least eight states passed bills in the last five years regulating and creating donor milk banks or requiring insurance coverage, both commercial and public, for donor milk under certain conditions."
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National Parks could have lotteries for special natural events
By Hicbd
"Every summer, Great Smoky Mountains National Park gives parkgoers a chance to see a magical phenomenon — a synchronous firefly viewing...To tamp down on crowds, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has implemented a lottery system so that only a select group of winners can attend the event."
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A postpartum "warm line" could help new mothers
By Hicbd
"Our Parent Support Warm Line is the access point for all our programs. We are here when you need us. Calls are answered live M-F 9-4:30, and we provide prompt call backs on evenings and weekends. Calls are answered by parents or professionals. At the end of your call you will have a plan that includes wellness and self care planning, referrals, and next steps. It can take time to access support services. We are here to help you all along the way whether that is one phone call or ongoing support by a parent or a professional."
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