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Long before the term "recycling" was coined, communities across the world have found value in collecting discarded items and giving new life to them. This was primarily driven by scarcity, but also to curb the collection and manufacturing of virgin materials. This article by American plastics company, Gladson,
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From the report Circular economy in the Roman period and the early Middle Ages, the authors highlight how past societies practiced circular use of materials, showing that reuse and repurposing were not just practical but cultural. Designers and consumers alike can learn from this mindset by treating plastic not as
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The art of Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese method of pottery repair that intentionally highlights surface fractures and broken geometry as design features. In this article from My Modern Met, the author describes the different kinds of Kintsugi techniques that artists have used throughout history. Poetically translated to “golden joinery,
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For the rest of my primary research I decided to do a series of semi-formal interviews that were followed immediately with a brainstorming session, as well as onsite observations of the IT department of The Marzetti Company (The respondents of my survey) Interviews/Collective Brainstorming Data Interviews/Brainstorming Data Analysis
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Studies have shown that meditation can reduce stress and alter physical parts of the brain to promote emotional stability (Cleveland Clinic, 2022). During my interview with Upper Arlington's Intervention Specialist, Mary Weaver, I learned about numerous tactics to keep children calm in the classroom (M. Weaver, personal communication,
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Today the workplace is a hotbed of people of all ages interacting with one another. Because of this there have been concerns of miscommunication. In an article written by Corporate English Solutions for the British Council website (citation), there are many different factors as to why there seems to be
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It's known that open communication is the key to any relationship. This is especially true for professional relation ships. Arguably the stakes are higher in work relationships due to the fact that one wrong move can cost you a career. Open communication is a style of communication in
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In most business around the world you will find people across different generations working together. This article highlights some of the barrier in communication and some ways of breaking down those barriers. Research shows that the older generations in the workplace prefer meetings and phone calls, while the younger generations
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Intergenerational communication can be difficult. This issue can be even harder when the transfer of important data/information is being done. Research examining consumers’ comfort with sharing their date of birth with unfamiliar companies found that 21% of 18-24 year-olds feel comfortable doing so, compared to just 8% of those
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We all know that money is a sensitive topic. One that most people avoid talking about. However, sometimes the best thing to do is share what you know instead of keeping it to yourself. But tread with caution, it takes precise wording and an open mind to make sure the
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Interview conducted with Lynelle Kristine, September 16, 2025. I prepared 11 questions to help guide the conversation. 1. What ages do you work with? 2. What types of techniques do you use? How do they change when working with adults vs children? 3. How would you define mindfulness? Does it
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Conducted an interview with an Intervention Specialist from Upper Arlington School, Columbus, OH. Mary Weaver works directly with kids ages Kindergarten and 1st grade. She also teaches yoga in her free time and utilizes numerous mindfulness practices in her classroom. Mrs. Weaver is also a parent to two young children