Banks could design and market savings accounts to low income consumers
By Hicbd
Banks could offer accounts profitably, at a loss with the lifetime value of the customer exceeding the initial investment of offering the savings accounts as an entry product, or consider the savings accounts to be part of their community development efforts.
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By Hicbd
As shown in Tibetan Butter tea and in the Hindu Kush region of northern Pakistan, tea could be salty.
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Windcatchers could create natural air conditioning
By Hicbd
As used in the Middle East, windcatchers could be built to create cooling, natural ventilation in buildings.
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Clouds could be created to mirror and reflect the sun to cool the earth
By Hicbd
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Sulfur laden smoke from coal burning plants could be spewed into the stratosphere to cool the earth
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A garden hose could release sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere to cool the earth
By Hicbd
By geoengineering, a garden hose could be built up into the sky to release sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere.
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Libraries could lend out "living books"
By Hicbd
"Living books" or local people who have volunteered to share their knowledge of different topics could be "lent" out. People interested in those topics could make appointments to meet for conversations or come to lectures.
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| Liz | this sounds so cool! |
| Caleb | A very good idea, perhaps bolstered by internet, with online library services recommending you get help in a special chat window from a live person. |
Restaurants could display how they treat their workers
By Hicbd
Restaurants could display a standardized grade in their window indicating how they have met worker's rights and benefits.
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Restaurants could have guest chefs
By Hicbd
A guest chef could come in every two weeks to showcase their culinary talents, gain experience, and widen restaurant exposure.
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Homes and buildings could be constructed as binishells
By Hicbd
Binishells could be constructed in a way that does not waste wood or other materials. They have fewer energy leaks and materials for concrete are more environmentally friendly than other building materials.
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| Jaya | I don't think this could work in cities where there are many people living in limited space |
