The government should set up a think tank on "standard of living". Improve the lives of ordinary folk. Model it on countries with reportedly high SOL ...

Why do we have to pay so much tuition for school? More support for education from the government would boost the economy for the next generation ...

Now that wineries are replacing traditional corks with non-recyclable rubber ones why not change the bottle design so they don't need corks? ...

For those who follow the "if it's yellow let it mellow" toilet rule, why doesn't someone create a flush counter to encourage people to flush less? ...

Take the leap and pay all your bills online. you'll have more time and save money on postage. Most banks even have a free service for it ...

Tag team with friends and start a Costco/Bulk Warehouse Co-op. Figure out what you buy regularly-milk, tp, soda, etc. Buy bulk, split items, SAVE $$$ ...

Admit it. Airplane food isn't THAT bad. It's not like mom's but there's worse. Hospital food. Why can't hospitals get airplane food delivered? Read more ...

Just like the rain gutter as bookshelf I saw an idea for rain gutters as planters (read more for link and photo) ...

When people pick up an electronic book they still want to feel like they are holding a book. Why not make a kindle with left and right screens that fold like a book? ...

By hanging out my laundry (draping it over the radiators and drying rack in the winter) I save $30 month in electric and allot more for the environment ...