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Cities, countries, and organizations could offer information hotlines, websites, and texting services
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These phone numbers and/or websites could track and document complaints and inquiries to improve public services.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/01/nyregion/new-yorkers-love-to-complain-and-hot-line-takes-advantage.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-1-1
http://commons.codeforamerica.org/apps/citysourced
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeeClickFix
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Organic food waste could be used to create succinic acid
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Succinic acid is a key component of biodegradable plastics used to make laundry detergent bottles, food additives, and car parts. It is currently made from petrochemicals in a process with a large carbon footprint.
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http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/1228/the-quest-to-commercialize-biobased-succinic-acid/
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=food-waster-from-starbucks-turned-into-useful-products
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Ride sharing could expand and be targeted towards low income populations
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In places where public transportation is not reliable or accessible, ride sharing could be a solution.
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http://www.insightcced.org/uploads/nnsp/webinars/2012/DATA.pdf
http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/RuralRides_Minnesota.pdf
http://www.growthandjustice.org/sites/2d9abd3a-10a9-47bf-ba1a-fe315d55be04/uploads/Better_Connections_Brief.pdf
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Car sharing could expand and be targeted to low income populations
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In places where public transportation is not reliable or accessible, car sharing could be a solution.
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http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/carsharing_report_final.pdf
http://www.ppgbuffalo.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/How-Buffalo-Car-Share-Fights-Poverty.pdf
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An app could be used to find water fountains rather than buying water
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http://www.good.is/posts/thirsty-ditch-the-plastic-bottle-with-this-drinking-fountain-app
http://wetap.wordpress.com/
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Environment Apps / Mobile Applications Water Bottles Drinking / Tap Water Water Fountains ----------------------------------------------------------
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Clothes and shoes could have sustainability scores
By Hicbd
Companies could join the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to be scored on the Higg Index to demonstrate the environmental effects of clothes and/or shoes.
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443570904577547610634945308.html
http://www.apparelcoalition.org/
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People could have access to personal DNA tests
By Hicbd
As shown by 23andMe, a DNA test could:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_testing
https://www.23andme.com/
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Shoes could collect and store electricity from walking
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http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/25/nanopower-shoes-could-generate-20w-of-electricity-during-walking/
http://www.androidauthority.com/whats-that-in-your-shoe-its-a-phone-charger-84881/
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2012/aug/27/power-cell-generates-and-stores-energy-in-one-step
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Shoes Energy / Fuel / Electricity ----------------------------------------------------------
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Quality ratings could be developed and refined for childcare providers
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"The way we measure the quality of early care and education in the United States is inconsistent and often flawed. State licensing requirements and quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) vary so widely that comparing states is very difficult, and federal policies regulating quality only apply to programs that accept subsidies."
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http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/2008/RAND_RB9377.pdf
http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412343-Child-Care-Choices.pdf
https://www.newamerica.org/in-depth/care-report/second-pillar-care-quality/
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Employers could be required to offer sick days
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This could have both public safety and economic benefits.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sick_leave
http://paidsickdays.nationalpartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=psd_index
http://www.epi.org/publication/pm194-paid-sick-days-measuring-small-cost-new-york/
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