7 productivity hacks to help you work smarter in 2021

Trend alert! Upcycled fashion is not just for hardcore environmentalists or bohemian fashionistas anymore. It's in vogue, popping up everywhere from ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Presented by   Trend alert! Upcycled fashion is not just for hardcore environmentalists or bohemian fashionistas anymore. It's in vogue, popping up everywhere from the Depop marketplace to startups like Zero Waste Daniel. Large brands like Patagonia and Eileen Fisher are also using scraps of fabric waste to create chic collections that will convince anyone to forget about buying new clothes. But can upcycling go mainstream? That's the question Patagonia has been wrestling with over the past 18 months. It is now efficiently upcycling at scale, diverting tons of fabric from landfills and creating a lucrative source of revenue. Patagonia is now paving the way for other brands to follow its lead. Will they? I sure hope so. Read the full story here. —Liz Segran   co.design Patagonia has had enormous success with upcycled clothing. Could other brands follow? Patagonia has been steadily growing its upcycling business, creating pieces that often sell out.   work life We’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address it President-elect Biden’s $775 billion proposal to invest in the caregiving economy and expand access to childcare is projected to add 5 million new jobs.   productivity 7 daily productivity hacks to help you work smarter in 2021 Juggle email like a pro, type a lot less, maximize your screen real estate, and more.

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impact The fight against climate change should focus on reaching positive climate tipping points At some point, economic forces snowball so that coal becomes too expensive to burn, or electric cars become vastly cheaper than gas.   tech Ex-Apple engineer: Apple’s ‘Privacy Nutrition Labels’ have a fatal flaw The company’s latest attempt to protect people’s privacy should give users verified information, not a false sense of security.   co.design I’m a high school sophomore. Here’s how schools can teach kids to solve real-world problems Rather than starting with the solution, students should first be taught to research and investigate the problem.   remote work 5 fun ways to build trust with a remote team when you’re a new manager You have been tasked with the unique challenge of building a culture of trust, solidarity, teamwork, and cohesion during stressful, uncertain times, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t try to have a little fun while doing it.   co.design Designers reimagine the U.S. Capitol as a brutalist fortress This dystopian vision illustrates what’s so precious about our federal buildings.   creativity Hear what Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ would sound like in a post-climate-change world The weather-inspired classical music piece has been upgraded to reflect how the climate will be in the future, with everything from violent storms to wildfires to complete silence when rising sea levels drown cities.   best workplaces for innovators Fast Company now accepting applications for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2021 Our third annual ranking will identify companies and organizations from around the world that have created the most potent cultures for innovation.   recommender The best bathrobes of 2021 A dozen robes that will help you find solace (really!) this winter.   NEWS Companies cut off GOP lawmakers: What you need to know A handful of big companies have begun to come out publicly to announce they will suspend donations to any of the 147 GOP members of Congress who opposed certifying the election for President-elect Joe Biden last Wednesday. The move comes after a group of pro-Trump insurrectionists violently stormed the Capitol Building in an attempt to thwart the counting of the electoral votes.  Marriott International, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup are among the large companies that have said they’ll suspend donations.  Last week’s failed insurrection continues to force companies to rethink their relationship with Trump and his enablers. Since it happened, a number of online platforms have suspended Trump’s accounts.     FREE SPONSORED E-BOOK OF THE DAY The Essentials of Marketing Download this kit to learn everything you need to know about Marketing. Click here to download your free e-book.

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