Okay, so I’m designing this system for recycling electronics and I’m trying to figure out the best way to actually get people to participate. Like, actually, really participate, not just toss their old phones in a drawer and forget about them. I’ve been reading about extended producer responsibility (EPR) and other return programs, and it…
Okay, so I’m trying to understand how grant programs actually work. I know the government, at various levels (federal, state, even local sometimes), gives out grants, but I’m a little fuzzy on why they do it, and what their responsibility is beyond just cutting a check. For example, does the government just decide what fields…
I’m looking for information about government programs designed to alleviate student loan debt in specific countries. I’m particularly interested in programs available in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. My focus is on programs beyond the standard income-driven repayment plans (though I’m interested to know if those exist in these countries, too!). I’m thinking more…
I’m a teacher and I’m increasingly feeling the financial strain. I keep reading about how important teachers are and the impact we have on future generations, but my salary barely reflects that. I’m starting to think about teaching abroad, but I’m wondering if there are actually any real initiatives in place, anywhere in the world,…