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Behave: The Biology of humans at our best and worst

This book will take you through a fascinating crash course in human neurobiology and psychology, leaving you with an appreciation for the hard sciences that you never knew you had. Peppered with insightful commentary and pop culture references, it’s a thoughtful and yet totally accessible read. Robert Sapolsky does a brilliant job of packaging what could be dry and staid content into something fascinating and completely absorbing. 

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Wasted! The Story of Food waste

This eye-opening documentary follows celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain on his globetrotting adventures to reveal the true extent of food wastage around the world. With stats revealing that a third of all prepared food is dumped, rather than consumed, this is a sobering and thought-provoking film that will get you thinking twice about where your next meal is coming from (and where it’s going). Find it at SBS On Demand or Amazon. 

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Sustainababble

Ever think to yourself, ‘I wish I knew more about the environment and ... stuff,’ but also find yourself dying of boredom when anyone mentions science? Cue Sustainababble – a weekly podcast that takes a comedic approach to addressing modern environmental issues. Hosted by UK duo Ol and Dave, who both work for environmental charities in their day jobs, the show has enough of a  scientific grounding to give it credit, balanced with a lighthearted and entertaining mode of delivery. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud. 

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Tap

The simplest way to cut down on single-use plastic water bottles? Download this app, which points you to the nearest water refill sta- tion in your location. You can also take the #drinkdifferent pledge to go 30 days without buying bottled water, save your hip-pocket, and reduce the amount of plastic ending up in the ocean. Winner. https://findtap.com