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Project-based learning (PBL) is fun and effective for both students and teachers, and can support the needs of diverse learners. This approach to learning is also a better way to prepare students for the job environments of tomorrow. According to Edutopia, project-based learning helps students gain the skills necessary to solve highly complex problems and […]

Hargrove Inc., an event company out of Lanham, MD known for Presidential inaugurations has been acquired by PSAV, who specializes in audio-visual and technology services. The company has about 1,500 venues across the globe, including resorts, convention centers, and hotels. Hargrove is the newest addition for PSAV, who last year also acquired two British companies: […]

In a staggering statistic, over 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted every year, equivalent to $1 trillion dollars. Food waste also generates 3.3 billions tons of carbon dioxide, which accelerates global climate change.[1] Charities across the nation have tried to combat the issue of food waste for decades, taking unwanted, “ugly” food and donating […]

If you’ve seen all the headlines about the exploding value of bitcoin, chances are good you’ve heard of blockchain—and probably ignored it. But this buzzword technology may have a more useful application than simply minting the latest internet millionaire. It could help revolutionize how we buy our energy, and hasten the arrival of an all-green […]

If you’ve ever exfoliated your skin or brushed your teeth with toothpaste, you’ve probably used a microbead. Microbeads are the tiny plastic spheres found in many exfoliating facial scrubs, shower gels, toothpastes and other rinse-off skincare products on the market. They are in the class of microplastics, pieces of plastic less than five millimeters, or […]

The hotel industry is fast-paced, trendy, and growing. Staying ahead of the game is a daunting task, but new hotels can lead the pack with innovative design and comfortable furniture. Michael Shapiro, the president of furniture manufacturing company Jay Edward Group, says furniture buyers can save time and money by following some simple advice. Know […]

AirBNB is shaking up the lodging industry- again. Earlier this month, the company announced a $200 million dollar partnership with Brookfield Property Partners and Newgard Development Group to launch Niido Powered by Airbnb- apartment complexes designed for those needing short term rentals. The 324-unit complex is set to debut early this year in Kissimmee, Florida, […]

Great news for vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, food startup Beyond Meat is expanding its product line to tackle sausage. In December, the company debuted their sausage at Pearl Street Whole Foods Market in Boulder, CO, and the company is looking to expand its distribution this month. Designed to replicate the flavor and texture of […]

The Internet of Things is changing our homes and our exercise routines—now it’s set to revolutionize retail, providing consumers with a fully-integrated omnichannel shopping experience and better service. The IoT is a network of connected physical objects embedded with sensors that can communicate, analyze and share data. The Zebra 2017 Retail Vision Study included interviews […]