connect the dots Why Cork Is a Go-To Sustainable Material for More Than Just Wine Stoppers The bark of cork trees is mostly used for wine stoppers, but it has other uses in sneakers and trains.
connect the dots What's the Link Between Sneakers, Happy Hour and Infrastructure? You can find a relationship between any three things by asking the right questions and connecting the dots. In this final episode of the Connect the Dots series, Teneille Gibson explains the link between the sneakers you wear, the wine you drink and the trains you ride.
plastic surgery Millennials and Gen Z Want Greener Cosmetic Procedures Millennials and Gen Z are most ready to avoid plastic and opt for a less wasteful procedure.
connect the dots The Surprising Connection Between Face Masks, Plastic Surgery, and Climate Change How can face masks, plastic surgery, and climate change possibly be connected? DS Shin, digital video producer at NBC Chicago, took a deep dive into these topics, talking to meteorologist Iisha Scott, a Chicago plastic surgeon, and more. Watch the video to find out how these very different topics are related.
tuition How the War in Ukraine Could Impact College Tuition Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent various markets into disarray, and that volatility could impact the cost of a college tuition for students in the United States.
Student Loans What's the Connection Between Surfing, Student Loans, and Grocery Bags? Is there any connection between surfing, student loans and grocery bags? NBC San Diego’s Dana Williams tries to find out in this episode of Connect the Dots.
connect the dots This SoCal Man Quit His Job to Become a Plant Street Vendor. Here's How. When Jesse Aleman’s job as a concrete pourer started gnawing away at his happiness, he decided to make a change. He now sells plants all over Southern California from a street cart — and is going viral on TikTok while doing so.
connect the dots Why This Man Left His Job as a Concrete Pourer to Sell Plants Jesse Aleman’s job as a concrete pourer was affecting his mental health. So he made a big change: He quit his job and started selling plants from a street cart. And he achieved viral TikTok fame in the process.
recycling The Plant Industry's Dark Secret: Black Plastic That black plastic plant pot you threw in the recycling bin likely ended up in a landfill. Here’s why.
connect the dots What Do Street Vending, Brunch, and House Plants Have in Common? Street vending, brunch, and house plants have more in common than you may think. In this episode of “Connect the Dots,” Fernando Hurtado ends up on #PlantTok, meets a street vendor selling plants, and learns about why some black plastic can’t be recycled.
