Let's be honest about this, the COVID-19 pandemic situation had us all shaken – some of us a bit more than the others. Yes, it had sent a wildfire of dread across the world being itself; but a greater menace to many had been and remains mentally-related. I, too, was under lockdown last June and […]
Clara Young • 8 months ago
Design for Repair
If given the tools, would you be willing to fix something to keep it for as long as possible? At LOJEL we are exploring the concept of Design for Repair. Although it might seem that encouraging people to buy less is bad for profits, the opposite is true.
Sarah Tesla • 9 months ago
Are You Getting Sleepy?
How well are you sleeping right now? These days, it seems that there are a flood of articles and information acknowledging our collective exhaustion from living over a year with a global pandemic. But if you're like me and find that exhaustion isn't exactly translating into a good night's sleep, it might be time for an intervention.
Helen Green • 9 months ago
Dogs to the Rescue
Last year there was a rise in dog adoptions. Facing an uncertain future, we humans hunkered down, craving the comfort and connection of a furry companion.
Sarah Tesla • 10 months ago
Mask Activism
Adjusting to wearing a mask in public spaces has been a strange change in behavior for us all. Even more curious, though, have been the unexpected ways masks have played a part in a year full of activism, from Naomi Osaka on the courts of professional tennis championships to communities in Egypt to supporting women in Yemen
Helen Green • 10 months ago
Should you take a Working Vacation?
If you're feeling the fatigue of working from home, or itching to get away but can't take time off, a working vacation could be the answer. But are workcations really as cool as the Instagram photos of a laptop against a beach backdrop, or just a romanticized notion that makes no sense in practice? Learn More
Madeline Barber • 12 months ago
At LOJEL we believe that mobility is an innate human need and a pathway to a better world. It has the power to enrich lives by increasing empathy, reducing prejudice, and creating access to new opportunities.
Sarah Tesla • 1 year ago
Across the globe, different countries, cultures, and religions celebrate their own New Years at different times, ritualizing what's important to them and honouring ancient traditions. So although Jan 1 is almost here, the last vestiges of 2020 will be cleansed gradually, welcoming in brighter days and hopefulness for a bright year ahead.
Madeline Barber • 1 year ago
Decolonizing American Thanksgiving
Mainstream American Thanksgiving is about lots of food, togetherness and shopping for amazing deals before the holiday season begins. But beneath the mainstream is an Indigenous perspective that has been left out of history for far too long. Learn how and why you should consider decolonizing your Thanksgiving this year.
Try an Earth Friendly Holiday
The holidays are fast approaching and it's historically a very wasteful time of the year. Being a responsible citizen of the earth doesn't mean we can't take part in our favourite celebrations—it just means we have to be more conscious of the impact and get a little creative.
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