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Understanding Food Waste And How To Reduce It
In the United States, 31 percent of the food grown and raised – the equivalent of 133 billion pounds of food per year with a retail value in excess of $161 trillion, according to the USDA – is never eaten. Translation: Almost one-third of all of the bacon, tomatoes, apples, pasta, chicken, rice, and other foods you purchase is tossed into the trash.

Understanding Food Waste And How To Reduce It #Infographic

The 2016 Social Video Forecast
Video marketing is leaving no business behind. More professional marketers are producing video than ever before, and small-and-medium-sized business owners are following suit. This infographic takes a look at where social video is today and where it's headed.

The 2016 Social Video Forecast #Infographic

What is an Existential Crisis?
And, more importantly, are you in the midst of one? The School of Life pages through the history of philosophy to find the origins of the term, as well as the characteristics, so you’ll know exactly how much trouble you’re in. The good news is, it’s not all gloom and doom.

What is an Existential Crisis? #Video

Mapping The Rise Of Mobile Technology For Social Good
Mobile technology: It's cheap. It's everywhere. And it's easy to forget how powerful it really is. Phones and tablets put health care, education, and financial solutions in the hands of those who need them most. For governments and NGOs tasked with solving society's most complex issues via the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), mobile phones really might be the key to making our world a better place.

Mapping The Rise Of Mobile Technology For Social Good #Infographic

Have a Good Home Life for the Sake of Your Career
A stressed out mind can never achieve productivity zen. In order to achieve meditative focus, it’s important to feel relaxed and balanced. This work life balance infographic by Kanin talks about mastering your home life for a successful career.

Have a Good Home Life for the Sake of Your Career #Infographic

The State of Search Marketing 2016
Google recently announced that it handles at least 2 Trillion searches a year. This equates to 5.5 Billion searches per day, 228 Million search per hours and 63,000 searches per second.

The State of Search Marketing 2016 #Infographic

How To Handle Different Types Of Comments On Social Media
”As your audience grows, so will the inflow of comments. Brands have come to realize that the larger your presence, the more people that look at your content with a critical eye.

How To Handle Different Types Of Comments On Social Media #Infographic

Translating RNA - The Ultimate Guide To The Chemical Cousin of DNA
Everybody has heard of DNA and many could problem tell you a few facts about the double helix molecule that is so integral to our life! But if you asked the same people to describe RNA, chances are you would be met with blank stares.

Translating RNA - The Ultimate Guide To The Chemical Cousin of DNA #Infographic

The Ultimate Guide To Office Yoga
Based off an NHS study we know that having a sedentary work life can cause multiple health problems down the line. Not only will an inactive lifestyle cause diabetes, but it also increases your chances of death. This useful infographic explains how Office Yoga can improve your health and reduce your chances of the consequences of an inactive lifestyle. The graphic provides some useful tips on how to do it without your colleagues thinking you look weird.

The Ultimate Guide To Office Yoga #Infographic

Fire Alarm Protection Systems
Fire Alarm Protection systems safeguard millions of lives every year. Authorities all over the world have instituted many laws to stop this havoc that takes many lives every year. People all over the world have taken up precautions and have installed fire protection systems in their homes and workplaces. As a result Happenings of such accidents have come down by 50%.

Fire Alarm Protection Systems #Infographic

A Marketplace for Freelance Writers Makes Up for Good Business Proposition
There has been a huge boom in the ecommerce industry, which has resulted in the rise of several peer-to-peer platforms. Entrepreneurs have been coming up with new business models to launch highly lucrative startups. Peer-to-peer marketplace for freelance writers has been one such untapped business model having huge growth potential. The demand for such marketplaces is huge and there is immense room for growth and profits. One can either incorporate advertisements or just take a commission from writers.

A Marketplace for Freelance Writers Makes Up for Good Business Proposition #Infographic

Olympic Medals: Who’s Got the Most & What are They Worth?
American athletes often dominate the Olympics leader boards, with the likes of Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte being some of the most memorable names in recent games. It’ll then probably come as no surprise that the USA have the most medals all of the nations that compete in the modern Olympic games, with an impressive 2,403 medals to date.

Olympic Medals: Who’s Got the Most & What are They Worth? #Infographic

Detoxing Your Internal Magazine
Energise, refresh, fire up and go!
That’s what the detox is all about.
And it’s not only our bodies that require this regular replenish to keep things moving. How many employee magazines remain unloved, packed full of dated stories, dull old articles and lackluster content?

Detoxing Your Internal Magazine #Infographic

How To Create a Strong Brand Identity Design?
Brand identity is the idea that any customer has in his mind about the offerings and services of any business. Brand identity is one of the most crucial parts of successful branding and marketing for any business it also justifies the revenue generation for them as well.

How To Create a Strong Brand Identity Design? #Infographic

10 Tips for Structuring URLs to Rank Higher
The first thing you take into account while starting an online business is the domain name that sets an address of your corporate entity. The domain is followed by suffixes representing products, services, categories and CMS pages, which forms a complete URL structure.

10 Tips for Structuring URLs to Rank Higher #Infographic

The Online Shopping Map: Who is buying fashion online?
With online shopping being such an important part of the global fashion industry, we decided to create an identikit of the British online consumer assessing who is buying fashion online, their gender and the location. And Brits love shopping online too! 87% of Brits bought online at least once in the last 3 months, with Monday evening as the most popular time for Britons to shop online at Stylight. Let's not forget the importance that the Millennial generation will have on spending power in future years - it is estimated that British Millennial's spending power will equate to around £8.9 Billion by 2020.

The Online Shopping Map: Who is buying fashion online? #Infographic

How to Land More Fish With a Fly Rod
This infographic covers the skills you need to help you hook more fish, keep them on the line, and get them to the net so you’ll have trophies to brag about rather than stories of the one that got away.

How to Land More Fish With a Fly Rod #Infographic

A Brief History of Carbon Emissions
GOOD recently brought you four days of reporting on the historic signing of The Paris Agreement in New York City. We told you the exciting part about how it’s a record seating pact that got more nations to sign on than any previous accord in history. Have a look!

A Brief History of Carbon Emissions #Video

15 Jobs That Didn’t Exist 30 Years Ago
Much has changed in business over the last thirty years; most noticeably the rise in technology and the new job roles this has created. Our latest infographic looks at a variety of jobs that didn’t exist thirty years ago, from Web Analysts to Social Media Managers. With many technology jobs being so specialized, the salary for some of these jobs can sometimes be very high, with a Drone Operator earning up to $100,000 a year!

15 Jobs That Didn’t Exist 30 Years Ago #Infographic

How To Travel More Mindfully
With the world becoming a faster paced environment, this guide created by Swissotel will help you slow down and become more present whilst on your travels. From nervous flyers to post holiday blues, there are a number of mindfulness techniques that can help you relax and unwind. The best part is these exercises can be done by anyone, anywhere and almost at any time.

How To Travel More Mindfully #Infographic

Content Marketing Lessons from the Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is an all time favourite TV show on HBO based on George RR Martin’s Book series called “A Song of Ice and Fire”. We have seen six seasons and 60 episodes of plotting for the throne, battles, sex, loyalty and friendship.

Content Marketing Lessons from the Game of Thrones #Infographic

What Do Kids Think Mum and Dad Do At Work?
Do children know what their mum and dads do for a living? Viking have carried out a survey from their international customer base which showed that 73% of parents were confident that their children knew their job role. However, this wasn't found to be the case when we asked the children aged 2 - 6 themselves!

What Do Kids Think Mum and Dad Do At Work? #Infographic

Stocking Up: How To Make Your Own Stock at Home
Stock has become the food trend du jour in recent years – New York City even has a dedicated broth storefront – but people have used and sipped on broth for centuries. Made from the liquid that’s left after vegetables, herbs, or bones and meat are simmered and then strained of solids, stock is used as a traditional, wholesome remedy for a wide range of ailments. Have a look!

Stocking Up: How To Make Your Own Stock at Home #Infographic

30 Quirky Collective Nouns for Animals
Since the dawn of human communication, we have demonstrated a deep fascination with animals. Depictions of bison, deer, aurochs, and horses decorate prehistoric caves and ceilings. In Egypt, heiroglyphs chose vultures, cats, cobras, crocodiles, elephants, and other animals to represent concepts and syllables. In current times, animals remain a cherished constant in all forms of creative expression, from literature to movies to video games.

30 Quirky Collective Nouns for Animals #Infographic

Why Hosting the Olympics Doesn’t Make Financial Sense for Host Cities
Hosting the Olympic Games often brings a high level of excitement and notoriety for the city chosen to be the host city. After the initial excitement wears off, many cities and city planners fail to realize the financial burden that hosting the Olympic Games causes on a host city. iLoan wanted to take a deeper into what drives the continued interest in hosting the Olympic Games, why cities knowingly choose to go into debt, and what the actually financial consequences look like. They took all this information and research and put together a really interesting infographic

Why Hosting the Olympics Doesn’t Make Financial Sense for Host Cities #Infographic

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?
We discussed how certain colors create a unique sensation which affects everyone in the same way. These sensations can actually make you more comfortable in stresssful situations and hence more productive.

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You? #Infographic

Crafting the Ultimate Wedding Invitation
When it comes to planning a wedding, choosing invitations, save-the-date cards and other wedding reminders is one of the first (and most important) steps you can take. Not only will your invitations give guests a taste of the theme and style of your wedding, but they will also serve as lasting mementos of an unforgettable day.

Crafting the Ultimate Wedding Invitation #Infographic

6 Shocking Hospital Blunders
We look at some shocking hospital blunders in this infographic which have gained between £5,000 and £30,000 in compensation. It's estimated that over 300 'never events' happen in UK hospitals alone each year with at least 340 blunders happening every day in UK maternity wards.

6 Shocking Hospital Blunders #Infographic

The Best Mobile Data Networks of 2016
Knowing the best mobile data network means getting the right speed, its latency, reasonable price and its widest coverage. These and other metrics are the ways in which we’ve individually checked and classified the front liners when it comes to mobile data services.

The Best Mobile Data Networks of 2016 #Infographic

How To Keep Your Cool in Annoying Situations
Have you been having trouble staying calm when the inevitable annoyances of life occur? The School of Life examines why we get annoyed and how we can stop the negativity before it starts.

How To Keep Your Cool in Annoying Situations #Video

What Do Successful People Do Before Going To Bed?
If you struggle to get a great night's sleep, have you ever stopped to think about how your bedtime routine may affect this? SleepyPeople.com recently took a look at how some of the world's most successful people conduct their pre-bedtime routines and, surprisingly, there's no one common approach! From the likes of Bill Gates who loves to read biographies before getting his head down to Arianna Huffington who bans all electronic devices from the bedroom; it's interesting to see the difference between the routines of different individuals.

What Do Successful People Do Before Going To Bed? #Infographic

16 Amazing Facts About Dubai
Dubai comes as the most exciting and surprise filled city of the 21st century. The dry climate and harsh topography has never come in between the incredible feats of engineering that it is prized for. From artificial islands shaped like a palm tree, to hunks of steel shooting out the clouds, and with the new project that promises the first ever climate controlled city, Dubai is always on the prowl with technology that will never cease surprising you.

16 Amazing Facts About Dubai #Infographic

Airline Hygiene Exposed: Where are the Dirtiest Places on a Plane?
We send a microbiologist to collect 26 samples from five airports and four flights to find out. The samples were sent to a lab to estimate the total bacteria population per square inch. Surprisingly, it wasn't bathrooms but tray tables that topped the list as the dirtiest surface. Check out the other results below!

Airline Hygiene Exposed: Where are the Dirtiest Places on a Plane? #Infographic

Reading Habits That Lead to Success
Can you name the last book you’ve read? Do you make time for reading every day? Do you think reading is important for success at work and studies?

Reading Habits That Lead to Success #Infographic

Organizing Your Dream Destination Wedding
Weddings and holidays - they're both great cause for excitement. Mix the two together and you can start planning for something truly special. Destination weddings are growing in popularity as couples choose to tie the knot in majestically unforgettable style.

Organizing Your Dream Destination Wedding #Infographic

59 B.C.E.: The year of Caesar
While 59 B.C.E. may not stand out to you as an important year in world history, it actually was a pretty important one. It was during this year that Caesar laid the foundation for his power grab in the Roman Republic.

59 B.C.E.: The year of Caesar #Video

Amazing Roads For Adventurous Drivers
Looking for an adventure behind the wheel? Rather than terrorizing your own neighborhood, make it a point to experience these incredible roads around the world…if you dare.

Amazing Roads For Adventurous Drivers #Infographic

A Year-by-Year History of the World
Sometimes you just need a little perspective. This video gives you that perspective by running through the history of the world one year at a time.

A Year-by-Year History of the World #Video

Conservation Stories: Successes and Failures in Wildlife Preservation
Wildlife preservation is an ongoing battle. While we have had some success in preserving wildlife, there are other battles that we are losing. Some battles have also been lost along the way and we need to learn from those.

Conservation Stories: Successes and Failures in Wildlife Preservation #Infographic

How to Pickle Anything Like a Pro
Pickling vegetables is a relatively easy task, but there are a few tips and tricks you can use to ensure pickling perfection. For starters, it is very important that you follow the recipe exactly. If you alter the quantities you risk the spread of spoilage-causing bacteria. It is also important to clean all cooking utensils and jars in hot, soapy water.

How to Pickle Anything Like a Pro #Infographic

Become a Backyard Beekeeper
Beekeeping is becoming more popular. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates that honey production increased to 19 percent between 2013 and 2014, with the average hive producing upwards of 65 pounds.1 With a little know-how, starting a hive is a sweet way to support pollinators and turn a hobby into delicious honey.

Become a Backyard Beekeeper #Infographic

The Casualties Of Gun Deaths And Terrorism Visualized
We may live with a lingering fear of terror in the backs of our minds, but as the below visualization shows, the number of Americans who die every year from guns vastly outpaces victims of terrorist attacks.

The Casualties Of Gun Deaths And Terrorism Visualized #Video

Understanding Alternative Energies
We depend on external sources of energy to fill our bellies and heat our homes. However, all energy is not created equal. Some sources of energy are renewable on a meaningful time scale, while others are non-renewable. Unfortunately, coal, natural gas, and oil – the fossil fuels we’ve been using – are running out, which will lead to higher costs of extraction and higher prices for consumers. Even if they weren’t running out, these non-renewable resources are also big polluters and not the energy sources we want to rely on for a healthy planet.

Understanding Alternative Energies #Infographic

Get the Most Out of Your Workout: Mastering Proper Form
Safety is incredibly important in workout. Even the best intentions can lead to serious injuries, torn ligaments, broken bones, and long-term back and shoulder issues , so a little preparation is vital before pounding the weights. Here are a few of the most common mistakes that people make at the gym or fitness studio:

Get the Most Out of Your Workout: Mastering Proper Form #Infographic

How to Respond To A Ridiculous Climate Change Argument
The video below will lead you through the last seven cycles of warming and cooling across the planet, and it is indeed natural for Earth to oscillate between ice ages and warmer periods in which plants and animals (human and quadruped alive) thrive.

How to Respond To A Ridiculous Climate Change Argument #Video

15 Tips for Maintaining your Car’s Value and Longevity
If you don't enjoy rusty bottoms of other people's cars, as well as scratched doors and cracked windows, it's time to start taking care of your car today, and never let that happen to it. It also gives a chance to get good price for it once you decide to sell for any reason.

15 Tips for Maintaining your Car’s Value and Longevity #Infographic

Food Allergies Attack: Reactions on the Rise
Food allergies and their symptoms can differ from individual to individual. Food allergies can be life threatening; call 911 immediately if you experience symptoms or have just administered epinephrine. If you have a food allergy, carefully inspect all food labels, communicate your allergy when dining out, and carry an emergency epinephrine auto-injector at all times.

Food Allergies Attack: Reactions on the Rise #Infographic

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