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Humans are making more plastic than ever before. Since 1970, we’ve discarded six billion tons of plastics, and only 9% has been recycled. Most remains in our natural environment. In fact, 150 million tons of plastic waste have accumulated in the ocean—that’s 80 times the weight of all the blue whales in the sea. This Earth Day, join us at the Museum for EarthFest and learn how scientists are working to preserve the planet. Experience a full day of family-friendly activities, performances, and lectures showcasing local and international efforts devoted to conserving Earth. Details in our bio! Photo: Jedimentat44, CC BY 2.0, flickr #wildlife #planetearth #amazingnature #conservation #pollution

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They may be 30 minutes away from their nearest water source, where they depend on surface water, or other unhygenic water sources.

Ready to scale up your passion project into a full-time job? Taking the leap can be scary — but not if you ask yourself the right questions first. We asked francesxfrei, leadership coach and co-host of the Fixable podcast, how you can take your ideas to the next level, without getting burned out.⁠ ⁠ “You have to get the product-market fit, and you have to do it in a way that you love,” says Frei. Another word of advice? Keep a shortlist of priorities and don’t be disheartened when you can’t get everything done in a day. “There are a hundred ways you could spend your day to move the organization forward. And on a good day, you get to pick three,” says co-host annemorriss.⁠ ⁠ For more lessons on how to set your professional future up for success, stream Fixable on Apple Podcasts at the 🔗 in our bio or wherever you like to listen. ⁠ #entreprenueradvice #smallbusinesstips #selfemployed

The OG Names of Bands: Part ✌️#history #musichistory #rockhistory #funfacts #music

and I can't even make it until lunch.

There’s a special kind of joy to be found in failure — just check out these wacky, wonderful inventions from SimoneGiertz. Her inventions — designed to chop vegetables, cut hair, apply lipstick and more — rarely (if ever) succeed, and that’s the point!  #TEDTalks #Designideas #DIY