Latest Stories from Elliot
Thred Daily – The problem with posthumous albums
Anderson .Paak and Lana Del Rey have publicly declared that if heaven doesn’t have a recording studio, nobody back here on the mortal plain should touch their music after they’ve gone. Though a bit morbid in subject matter, the topic has sparked a debate about posthumous albums being a careful and considerate creation, or an exploitative cash grab? In this video, Jess explores some of the most extreme examples on both...
Thred Daily – Turn your e-waste into gold
E-Waste is fast becoming one of the world’s most pressing issues. Luckily, clean-tech start-ups like Mint Innovation are coming up with clever ways to recycle our old technology. But the responsibility to keep our planet healthy rests with everyone who lives on it. In this video Elliot explores three simple ways we can all reduce our e-waste.
Minecraft library liberates gamers in censored countries
One of the most successful sandbox video games of all time once again proves its versatility outside of tree-punching and cave-exploring by providing a journalism sanctuary for its 126 million active players. Thinking outside the box Oppressive governments and growingly sophisticated systems of surveillance have led to an increase of censorship in many parts of the world. Young people are having their expression and opinions manipulated by misinformation, and it’s going...
New Zealand startup uses microbes to recycle gold from e-waste
Mint Innovation is a New Zealand cleantech company that uses a clever combination of biology and chemistry to extract precious metals from our ever-growing e-waste. Ever stopped to think about e-waste? The likelihood is you have a drawer at home full of old phone chargers, flat batteries, and that one wire with a strange end you’ve forgotten the purpose of but remember is important. I know this because I have a...
Thred Talk – 21 ways to ditch plastic in 2021
From breaking up with your toothbrush to using a shampoo bar, here are 21 easy ways you can ditch plastic in 2021.
Thred Daily – How should we tackle child obesity?
The revelation that the UK is the world’s child obesity capital has led the government to implement a myriad of measures to combat the problem. But how do we keep the focus on health and avoid a generation of body conscious kids? Sofia is here to talk us through the new initiatives - from helpful apps to banning Big Macs on the small screen. Is it really a good idea...
Thred Talk – 12 ways you can have a greener Christmas
Check out these 12 easy ways to make your Christmas more sustainable. Just remember that before Coca Cola (and the three million tonnes of plastic packaging it produces a year) Santa’s coat used to be green.
Thred Daily – Why sex education needed updating
Last year in the UK, the school curriculum for sex education received its first update in 20 years! So overdue was this modernization that Gen Z have turned to the internet, movies, and music for all their bedroom information. But the credibility of these sources leave much to be desired. With so much material at their fingertips, how can schools compete to prepare future generations for accepting, consensual, and non-judgmental relationships? Luckily,...
Thred Daily – Has lockdown led to unhealthy work habits?
It looks like working from home might be sticking around a little longer. Luckily Kevin in his Daily debut is here to talk about some of the unhealthy work habits that blur the line between working from home, and living at work. Please comment below and let us know what unhealthy work or school habits you've become aware of during lockdown, and better yet, any tips on how to combat...
Are living treehouse skyscrapers the future?
Many of us grew up wishing we could build our own fantasy tree houses. This year’s eVolo competition winner could soon make that a reality with these wild ‘treehouse skyscraper’ designs.
What do you first think of when someone mentions a ‘treehouse skyscraper’? While it might initially conjure up images of giant beanstalks, the concept could soon be a very real feature of our most famous skylines.
Ukranian-based design team
