A Swedish study determines how much money buying and selling secondhand objects in some online platforms can save. While it’s obvious that secondhand trade is good to save money and for the environment, environmental savings have not been assessed yet. Online ads and the creation of platforms for buying and selling reused things have boosted this trade all over the world. It’s about saving. Not just saving money. The environmental benefit of this global phenomenon is the subject of a study entitled Second Hand Effect conducted by the Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL) and commissioned by the Schibsted Media Group,…
Author: Vally H.
The answer, as it is for most things right now, is “sort of.” If you live in a region with a stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order, follow it. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a website where you can check the current rules by state. For those of us wondering if it is safe to travel right now, the answer depends on many variables: how you plan to do so, where you want to go, the rates of infection in your chosen destination, and your anticipated behavior you arrive. The good news is you can travel this summer, mainly if you…
Depending on your level of jadedness, it’s either very surprising or not at all If you post a photo on Instagram in which nipples are visible — and those nipples belong to a woman — there’s a good chance it will be taken down. Just ask Rihanna, or Miley Cyrus, or Chelsea Handler, or Naomi Campbell. But if you post a photo of a man’s nipples, you’re in the clear. That’s led a whole slew of users to cry foul and rally around the #freethenipple hashtag. Some have even Photoshopped images of men’s nipples on top of women’s breasts to prove their…
One of the biggest challenges of young girls is the choice of a makeup suitable for the business environment; you have to look as neat and compact. Even if you give up the glitter eyeliner, does not mean you leave the house without makeup. When it comes to your job, remember that you always less are more, and a neat look will make you much more confidence in you. The trick is to put makeup office natural beauty. Makeup base Makeup primer represents over 50% of its success. Therefore make sure you choose the right shade and texture, preferably oil-free…
Unveil your natural fairness. Most ancient women felt that having fair skin is equivalent to beauty. However, achieving the desired fair skin isn’t an easy task. The damage we get from the harmful UV rays is limitless and it accelerates skin aging, hyperpigmentation, skin darkening, and degradation of collagen, fine lines and wrinkles. Nevertheless, with the advancement of Heliocare technology, achieving fair skin is definitely possible. With more than a decade of research in Harvard Medical School, history’s most acclaimed dermatologist, the late Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick discovered that Fernblock®, a herbal extract of a fern, has amazing abilities to prevent…
WWF directed the inventory of species and habitats of European weight in Hartibaciu Plateau, in order to understand the wildlife preservation needs. The region is so beautiful and of such importance, that Prince Charles ordered a reproduction of the Transylvanian hills in his own garden. (more details on his property) In Maramures, WWF focused on a project aiming to get the Mara-Cosau-Creasta Cocosului area certified as national eco-tourism destination. Here, WWF supports a farmers association to develop and have better access to markets and their High Nature Value products (HNV), obtained via traditional methods that maintain the natural diversity. Romania…
Today Monaco has a global event profile out of all proportion to its size. Petite picturesque principality, officially the most millionaire-dense in the world, provides more than 700 events per year and the share of business events grows steadily, with finance, healthcare and new technologies being the main sectors of MICE business. Next week I am very excited to attend ANTI- EVERYTHING event is a unique and luxurious complemented with the finest Champagne, high-profile invitation only event held at Fairmont hotel in Monte Carlo. Forum was designed to promote innovative and socially conscious business models connecting worldwide entrepreneurs and like-minded…
About the first all-digital held International Film Awards 2020 hosted by UNOFEX and Judging Member Deivis H. Valdes Behind the powerful organization making waves since 2017 known as the UNOFEX (Union of Excellence) is the fashionable tech, entertainment entrepreneur and producer Deivis H. Valdes. Though he prefers to let his work take center stage, Deivis can be found quietly infusing each of his projects with his characteristic expertise and innovative touch. The UNOFEX is only his most recent success in a long line of various victories, from music productions placed on the Swiss, German, and Austrian dance charts, to working with top brands…
It’s no secret that diet plays a significant role in a person’s quality of life, but it becomes even more important as we age. Many older adults suffer from diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatigue, and a slew of other complications. To alleviate these problems, people inaccurately believe that eating less is the only solution; instead, they should be more focused on eating right. While it is true that older adults shouldn’t be eating the same amount of calories they once ate (Diet.com claims men over fifty should reduce caloric intake by 600 calories/day and women should decrease theirs…
We at VAIVAI Magazine are devastated by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Dreasjon Reed, and so many others. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and hope that this coverage will serve as a helpful resource to further antiracism work in our community. Big corporations have a history of suppressing small businesses and putting a heavy load on low-income communities. But diversity creates economic vitality, uplifts communities, and promotes productivity. The accomplishment of a green economy depends on the recognition of diversity by and for all peoples. We think that a healthy, equal…