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From Business Insider. Flip-flops are one of the oldest styles of shoes in the world, and today they are the most popular. We make over 1 billion of them every year, and one company in Kenya turns these old sandals into colorful works of art. MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS: Pencils Made From Old Newspapers…
From Business Insider. Combat drones have broadcast a large portion of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Drones that crash to the ground as bombs or launch missiles are becoming more and more autonomous. Is it better to have a person pull the trigger or is it OK to let computer algorithms choose between life and…
From Business Insider. Snail slime is used in skincare products around the world. Advocates often claim it can improve wrinkles and texture. But how does it go from snail to shelves? More Big Business Videos: Why Miners Risk Limbs To Carve Mountains Of Limestone In Egypt | Big Business | Business Insider https://youtu.be/e7rpW00mxiw Can Lab-Grown…
From Business Insider. Pigini accordions can have over 12,000 individual pieces, compared to the few hundred in a standard accordion. Each piece is installed by hand, which can take over a year. In that time, craftspeople build only 20 accordions from Pigini’s most expensive model, the Pigini Nòva. And it can retail for almost 40,000…
From Business Insider. Artisans in Multan in Pakistan are famous for making camel skin lamps using a naqashi painting technique that goes back 900 years. In 1910, Ustad Abdullah Naqash started doing naqashi art on camel skin. Today, his grandson, Malik Abdul Rehman Naqash, is keeping the tradition going. Check out Malik’s work here: https://www.facebook.com/malik.a.naqash…
From Business Insider. A US Army Advanced Culinary Specialist breaks down every piece of gear used in the containerized kitchen or CK. The CK is equipped with an oven, griddle, refrigerator, and food warmer. Staff Sergeant Nicholas Davis explains how all the gear is used to prepare meals for soldiers. More Boot Camp Videos: Why…
From Business Insider. When dumped in landfills, paper is one of the worst contributors to greenhouse gasses. Two brothers in Kenya are saving old newspapers from that fate by turning them into pencils that feel like they’re made with real wood. More World Wide Waste Videos: Can We Clean Up One Of The Most Polluted…
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From Business Insider. The greener matcha is, the smoother and more complex its flavor. But not all matcha is the same. Matcha at its highest quality is referred to as ceremonial-grade, because of the central role it plays in Japanese tea ceremonies. And while this bright green powder takes a few seconds to dissolve in water, it…
From Business Insider. From India’s handmade paper and sacred metal mirrors, to Japan’s soy sauce fermented in 100-year-old barrels, we got an inside look at centuries-old traditions around the globe to see how they’re still standing. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:34 Pakistan Ajrak 00:10:13 Italy Bells 00:18:12 Venice Glassblowers 00:25:15 Ukraine Weavers 00:34:20 Egypt Stone Carvers 00:40:49…
From Business Insider. The Ironbound neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, has become one of the most polluted in the country. That’s because it is surrounded by polluting industries, including one of the largest sewage plants in the country and a trash incinerator that burns thousands of tons of trash every week. Residents have been demanding…
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From Business Insider. Net-zero emissions is one of the most challenging, pressing issues for humanity. In order to mitigate climate catastrophe, global emissions must be reduced by 45% of current emissions in 2030, and 100% in 2050. Local and global actors are slowly making changes needed to meet emissions goals set by the 2015 Paris…
From Business Insider. Limestone is used in everything from cement and tiles to paper- and plastic-making. The Egyptians that mine the haunting white mountains risk their lives and limbs to get it. More Big Business Videos: Can Lab-Grown Steak be the Future of Meat? | Big Business | Business Insider https://youtu.be/UQejwvnog0M How 40,000 Tons Of…
From Business Insider. When you hear "shea butter," you probably think of the West African kind. But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It’s easier to spread and absorbs quickly into the skin, which makes it more desirable in cosmetics. In Uganda, nilotica producers are trying to meet growing…
From Business Insider. One sheet of traditional Vietnamese dó paper can last 800 years. Only a few families in Bac Ninh province still put in the weeks it takes to transform a piece of bark into a single sheet. But industrialized paper mills have brought this craft to the brink of extinction. So how is…
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From Business Insider. India has more people and produces more garbage than nearly every other country in the world. Many make a living off that waste, from ragpickers to entrepreneurs. Join us as we look at how they turn trash into shoes, tiles, teddy bears, and more. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Plastic Shoes 02:40 Sugarcane Tableware…
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From Business Insider. Often referred to as "the Wagyu of salmon," Copper River king salmon can reach $120 per pound. Sought after by chefs for its rich, buttery flavor, this salmon is not easy to come by. To reach its final destination in Alaska’s Copper River, it has to swim 300 miles between glaciers. It’s…
From Business Insider. Kushti is a traditional mud-wrestling sport in India with roots dating back 2,500 years. Wrestlers leave their hometowns as children to live and train at wrestling academies, called talims. The lifestyle is extremely disciplined: They wake up at 4 a.m. to train six days a week and rarely get the chance to…
From Business Insider. Beef has a massive carbon footprint. Plant-based alternatives, like Beyond Meat, have grown into a $5.6 billion market. Still, scientists are trying to go a step further. This time, growing real meat in a lab without killing a cow. We head to Israel to see how a 3D-printed steak is made and…
From Business Insider. A kilogram of jasmine oil can cost $5,000. But to get that small amount of oil, harvesters need to handpick over 5,000 jasmine buds. Once the flower blooms, producers in India quickly process it into one of the priciest absolute oils in the world. Today, jasmine oil is an integral ingredient in…
From Business Insider. A French startup is turning fish skins into leather. It could help keep food waste out of landfills while using less polluting tanning methods. More World Wide Waste Videos: Meet The Woman Who Turns Trash Into High-End Furniture That Costs Thousands | World Wide Waste https://youtu.be/jvID1DzlVow A Garbage Mountain Burned For Months…
From Business Insider. Dijon mustard has a tangier, sharper, and spicier flavor compared to other types of mustard. It takes its name from the town of Dijon in Burgundy, France, where it originated. But despite its name, the majority of Dijon mustard that is sold all over the world doesn’t come from France. The few…
From Business Insider. Brazil nuts are one of the most sustainable nuts. They’re not grown on farms. They’re collected in the rainforest after they drop naturally off wild trees. While the nuts support Indigenous tribes’ livelihoods, collectors have a tough job. They have to hike deep into the jungle, avoiding deadly falling nuts and wildlife,…
From Business Insider. Warning: Graphic Content. Prostitution has been part of the fabric of Amsterdam for centuries. But some want the city to have a reputation for art and architecture, not sex and drugs. And that might mean closing the windows of the world-famous Red Light District for good. More Rise And Fall Videos: The…
From Business Insider. Banarasi silk saris flourished in Varanasi, India since the 16th century. Weavers in the city are working to keep the tradition alive by weaving intricate designs with gold and silver zari threads on handlooms that are over 200 years old. MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: The Risks Of Keeping The World’s Oldest Leather…
From Business Insider. A Navy sailor breaks down every item that new recruits are issued on their first day of boot camp. MM2 Lionell Comeaux explains what’s in the Navy “ditty box,” or the first issue of uniform items, hygiene products, and more that new recruits receive once they arrive at Recruit Training Command, Great…
From Business Insider. Construction waste makes up about a third of all dry waste in New York City. However, about 95% of it is recyclable. This company in Brooklyn is trying to mitigate the damage by manufacturing furniture almost entirely with this waste stream. More Videos from World Wide Waste: A Garbage Mountain Burned For…
From Business Insider. Sponsor content by UBS At UBS, visions of a sustainable future are key in guiding today’s resources to where they’re needed most. Smart funding for cross-sector innovation has the potential to transform the way we live our lives by 2030. So — what will that mean for our daily routines? Learn more…
From Business Insider. Most of the world’s açaí comes from the Amazon rainforest. People risk their lives to harvest the fruit, climbing palm trees that can grow taller than 50 feet. And while açaí has become one of the trendiest superfoods in recent decades, small farmers aren’t seeing a lot of the profits. The açaí…
From Business Insider. A handmade Japanese iron kettle can cost over $300. For centuries, artisans have made kettles by pouring molten iron into molds and hammering them out once they’ve cooled. These kettles often have beautiful designs but they’re only used for boiling water. You can buy a mass produced stovetop kettle for $20, so…
From Business Insider. Tanners at the Chouara Tannery have been transforming animal hides into leather since the 11th century. The tanning process has gone unchanged since then, but it relies on heavy chemicals that threaten the health of workers. Some say they are not willing to take that risk. We traveled to the world’s oldest…
From Business Insider. One of Delhi’s largest landfills burned for two months. It was supposed to close more than 10 years ago, but today, thousands of people still make a living sorting and selling its waste. The fires threaten their lives and livelihoods. MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS: How Sand Made From Crushed Glass Rebuilds…
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From Business Insider. Two college students founded one of Louisiana’s only glass recycling companies. They’re turning glass into sand and using it for coastal restoration. More Videos From World Wide Waste: How Busted Skateboards Become A $400 Bowl | World Wide Waste | Business Insider https://youtu.be/h3a9zUB9uWA How Food Waste Is Turned Into Plastic, Hair Extensions,…
From Business Insider. Michelangelo’s famous "David" sculpture was carved out of marble. The iconic material has been used for centuries by artists and designers alike. And calacatta is one of the world’s most expensive types of marble. It’s more than double the price of Carrara marble, yet mined in the same mountains. But the key…
From Business Insider. We got an inside look at how US Navy recruits are exposed to tear gas during basic training. Insider spent five days at Navy Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, where we observed recruits at various stages of their 10-week boot camp. During the fourth week of training, recruits learn how to properly…
From Business Insider. Benitoite is a small blue gemstone with unique properties, like sparkling brighter than diamonds. Those properties make it expensive: a single carat can cost over $12,000. But you can only really find this gem in one place. It’s California’s state gem because facet-grade benitoite can be found in only one location: San…
From Business Insider. Only 1% of America’s iconic yellow school buses are electric but converting the whole diesel fleet would cost nearly $200 billion. To cut emissions and spare children from the dangerous fumes, many feel it’s a price worth paying. MORE TRUE COST VIDEOS: The Dark Truth About Rubber | True Cost https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sIwZYLpXPM How…
From Business Insider. Countries in the Middle East and Africa desperately need wheat. But Russian troops have trapped it in Ukrainian ports. Why is this a global problem? MORE BIG BUSINESS VIDEOS: Why Salt Farmers Risk Their Lives To Harvest Desert Salt For $4 A Ton | Big Business | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXDoofWyHP8 Why Florida…
From Business Insider. Two brothers in Calgary, Canada, turned their love of skateboarding into a business upcycling skateboards into bowls and furniture. MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS: Meet The Retired Oil Exec Plugging Forgotten Wells To Reduce Emissions | World Wide Waste | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EjkgPzVWjE How Plates Made From Sugarcane Could Help India’s Plastic…
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From Business Insider. For centuries, Koreans have been using onggi to store and ferment foods. Jin-gyu Heo is the youngest of the 20 remaining master potters who make these earthenware pots. We visited Jin-gyu’s workshop, in Ulsan, South Korea, to see how this ancient craft is Still Standing. For more information: https://onggi.ulju.ulsan.kr/company/company6.php MORE STILL STANDING…
From Business Insider. We got an inside look at the United States Navy’s 10-week basic training program. Chief video correspondent Graham Flanagan spent five days inside Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, where he observed different companies at various stages of training at the facility located about 35 miles north of Chicago. Recruits must pass a…
From Business Insider. A Navy sailor breaks down every uniform that new recruits are issued at Navy boot camp. HM1 Daniel Andren explains the history, features, and uses for the six uniforms every sailor receives in their sea bag, which they’re issued on their first night and which stays with them throughout their Navy career,…
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From Business Insider. As public companies adapt and refine their governance practices, this bootcamp provides a platform for sustainable finance experts, business leaders and ESG professionals to take a closer look at the five core principles of good governance: accountability; leadership; integrity; stewardship; and transparency, including criteria measuring risk and ethical behavior. This event is…
From Business Insider. Taiyo no Tamago, or Egg of the Sun, are stunning, plump, red, perfectly unscratched, and incredibly sweet mangoes that are farmed in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Japan. Every year, the best mangoes are auctioned off to the highest bidder, with the record set in 2019 at 500,000 yen for a pair —…
From Business Insider. Around the world, people dedicate their lives to preserving the traditional crafts of their culture. From longbows to swords, teapots to gongs, join us as we take a look back at what makes these centuries-old crafts so expensive. Intro: 00:00 Swords: 00:27 Zisha Teapots: 05:49 Longbows: 12:00 Chef’s Knives: 18:53 Gongs: 28:39…
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From Business Insider. Handmade ceramics aren’t cheap, but porcelain is often even more expensive. Compared to other ceramics, porcelain is non-porous, white, and translucent. The secret to these differences is in the clay. But even for experienced potters, porcelain can be challenging to work with. So how is porcelain made and why is it so…
From Business Insider. The Russian oligarchs didn’t have much trouble buying up yachts, jets, and mansions — that is, if they didn’t end up in prison, exiled, or mysteriously dead. But the war in Ukraine has turned the world against members of this opulent uber-class. Where did all the money come from, and is there…
From Business Insider. Colombia exports millions of cut flowers every year, and most of them end up in the US. But working in the flower business is not always rosy. Colombian flower-farm workers endure long hours, debilitating injuries, and workplace harassment to keep up with seasonal foreign demand. So does an ethical bouquet of flowers…
From Business Insider. From turning avocado waste into plastic to turning mangoes into vegan leather, join us as we revisit how unused fruit and vegetable waste are being transformed. MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS: How Logs of Fruit Pulp Replace Firewood and Charcoal | World Wide Waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s15_SBuMUB0 How Plates Made From Sugarcane Could Help…
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