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Why the Law of Jante has helped Swedes live simply and inspired functional, minimalist brands like Ikea and Volvo.

Japanese woman turning a used kimono into new household articles, following a cultural tradition called mottainai.

Mottainai: How the Japanese Say ‘Waste Not, Want Not’

21 Jan 2014

Influence Others, Live Efficiently, Reduce Reuse Refill, Respect Food, Save Water, Small Houseprint

Ever wonder why the Japanese show so much respect for food, paper, textiles, water and other resources? It's because, for centuries the concept of Mottainai has been embedded into their cultural DNA.

Celebrity Julia Louis-Dreyfus supports the environment and says no to plastic bags

How To Make it Easy, Fun to be Less Wasteful At Home

31 Jul 2013

Fredrica Rudell

Influence Others, Live Efficiently, Recycle or Compost, Reduce Reuse Refill, Repair and Repurpose, Share Rather Than Own, Small Houseprint, Swap

How to nudge friends, family and co-workers to be less wasteful and adopt greener behavior by making it easy, fun and popular.

Adopt a Whole House Systems Approach to Energy Efficiency

24 Jun 2014

Rogier F. van Vlissingen

Live Efficiently, Save Energy, Save Energy Water and Other Resources, Small Houseprint

Hate to waste energy? Considering investing in energy efficiency? renewable energy? Be sure to consider a whole house systems approach to maximize the long term value of your home.

Small Houseprint

The Law of Jante Inspires Swedes, Ikea and Volvo to Live Simply

Mottainai: How the Japanese Say ‘Waste Not, Want Not’

How To Make it Easy, Fun to be Less Wasteful At Home

Adopt a Whole House Systems Approach to Energy Efficiency

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