How to Feng Shui Your Fridge – And Other Happy Climate Hacks @TED #ted #shorts

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"Can we make climate action feel  happy instead of miserable?"
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The current narrative on climate action is  drive less, eat less meat, shop less.
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Less, less, less.
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So we came up with what we call the happy climate approach.
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It's actions in the sweet spot that not only reduce emissions
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but also make you feel happier
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at the same time.
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Instead of shopping often,
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make shopping a treat.
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Feng shui your fridge.
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Catch things before they rot.
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By moving the perishables to the door  and the condiments into the drawers.
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Instead of saying "drive less,"
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we should say “drive more ...
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people."
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Because carpooling can turn those dreadful minutes behind the wheel
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into joyful moments of socializing.
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Bundle your trips,
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cutting out unnecessary flights can contribute to a sense of time affluence.
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The feeling that you have enough time to do what you want to do.
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Think about the actions you can take in your own life
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