Month: March 2020

Sweet 16 used to be a key milestone and one step closer to freedom, autonomy and adulthood. This is largely because obtaining a driver’s license was such a rite of passage. Most teens viewed this step as not only necessary but also rewarding. Today, kids are not as quick to seek a driver’s license. Additionally, they seem to get in more accidents than teens of generations past. Here are three reasons for that.

1. Regulatory Signs Can Be Confusing

Many people fail the written part of their driving test due to the inaccurate identification of regulatory signs. The number of signs has increased and some are fairly obscure. The ubiquitous signs like stop signs, yield signs and railroad crossings are, of course, second nature. But others can be confusing, especially when they are rarely seen. 

2. Technology Replaced Live Interaction

The world is more connected today than it …

There are certain phrases and practices that are central to green movements. “Reduce, reuse, recycle” is one. You’ll also often hear advice about choosing sustainably sourced products. You might be picturing solar panels and windmills. But there are other, less familiar ways to help save the planet. 

Repair, Adapt and Upgrade

Not all eco-friendly buildings are new and shiny with row upon row of solar panels on the roof. The adage to reduce, reuse and recycle can apply to construction as well. Adaptive reuse of old buildings for new purposes helps cut back on waste and with proper upgrades, there’s no reason an old building can’t be made just as energy efficient as a new one. 

Walk the Walk

Being eco-friendly isn’t always convenient and part of that includes reducing the miles you drive. Sure it’s convenient to be able to hop in the car and go, but you aren’t …