We’re all becoming anti-maskers now—and that’s a good thing

 
Summer is here and masks are, increasingly, not. Many vaccinated Americans are putting away the most ubiquitous facial accessory of 2020, and the first half of 2021, in favor of reintroducing their nostrils to direct public air. It seems, however, that liberty of the lips after more than a year comes with a lot of weird feelings in a lot of directions. I explore this sweet, complicated freedom.

—Joe Berkowitz
 
news
We’re all becoming anti-maskers now—and that’s a good thing

Taking off the mask was easier than I thought, but it brought some unexpected complications.

 
co.design
Your clothes are about to get more expensive

The reasons behind it are complicated; two experts help unpack why prices are rising.

 
tech
Shopify’s new remote-learning program offers free degrees and paid work

The e-commerce giant’s Dev Degree includes a free computer-science degree and paid work at the company. Now it’s inviting remote students to participate.

 
 
 
If you can make concrete that can last longer, so you don’t have to replace it, you can make a dent in this 9% of emissions.”
Nima Rahbar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute civil and environmental engineering associate professor
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work life
7 productivity hacks for getting stuff done in a hybrid office

When your office is an ever-changing mix of remote and on-site co-workers, it can be tough to be productive.

 
impact
Americans gave a record $471 billion to charity in 2020

The pandemic, job losses, and racial justice drove an increase in charitable giving from the previous year, despite the economic effects of COVID-19.

 
co.design
The hot new amenity at Google and other tech companies? Tents

The corporate campus goes glamping.

 
creativity
Legendary composer Danny Elfman used to hate collaborating. Here’s how he’s improving

The celebrated film composer has a new album, ‘Big Mess,’ and he’s bringing what he learned from movie collaborations to his music.

 
co.design
This magical portal connects people across two cities

It’s a perfect example of how design can turn technology into something completely new.

 
 
recommender
These 8 pairs of sandals will take you from home, to the office, to a night out

From Everlane to Rothy’s to Brother Veillies, these sandals are comfortable enough to wear all day, but cute enough to wear out to work and play.

 
 
recommender
The company behind the wildly popular Always Pan has a new pair of kitchen essentials

Our Place is expanding beyond its versatile, do-it-all Always Pan with new kitchen must-haves: a trio of essential knives and a high-quality cutting board.

 
NEWS
Toxic makeup shock: What you need to know​​​​​​
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame found substantial evidence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in more than half of popular cosmetic products, even though almost none were listed on ingredient labels. 
PFAS are commonly added to increase water resistance and durability, but they’re associated with a raft of health ailments ranging from cancers to high cholesterol. 
The study did not single out individual companies, but said the problem is endemic to the cosmetics industry. 
Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut have responded swiftly, proposing a bill that would ban the entire class of chemicals.
 
 
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

In June 2020, people across the country protested the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others. Business leaders responded to the moment with public declarations of

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