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GOOD: Internet Retail

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More and more of our shopping is happening online. And in the digital marketplace, shoppers write and read millions of reviews each year, transforming the way we make buying decisions—and how companies make their products. Welcome to the information-saturated world of internet retail.

02:13

GOOD: Bryant's Better Data Center
As the country's second most wired campus, Bryant University needed a data center that was state of the art. Their new system saves energy, space, and money—and, of course, keeps the students connected.

02:41

GOOD: The Revolution Door
Revolving doors are ubiquitous in our cities. Why not use them to generate free energy? The Revolution Door by Fluxxlab would do just that. It converts the kinetic energy used to push the door into electricity. Several similar projects are in operation worldwide. Now we're not just spinning our wheels.

03:08

GOOD: Targeting Gunshots with Acoustic Sensors
The ability to locate a shooting quickly can help police catch bad guys and save lives. In Richmond, California, acoustic gunfire detection is doing just that. With acoustic sensors distributed around the city, dispatchers can use the sound of gunfire to pinpoint where a shooting happened, the number of shots fired, and even the kind of gun that was used.

02:46

GOOD: Reaction Housing
When disasters like the Haiti earthquake or Hurricane Katrina strike, we need to temporarily house people and house them quickly. But how? In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it became obvious that America was frustratingly ill-prepared to house people displaced by a natural disaster. Michael McDaniel took this as a design challenge. His Exo housing system—inspired by the humble styrofoam cup—could be deployed quickly and cheaply to help us when we need it most.

02:46

GOOD: Wireless Parking
What if sensors on the street knew exactly which parking spots were free? Your phone could direct you straight to a free space and the city could use that real-time information for dynamic meter pricing, discouraging driving when car traffic is too high. San Francisco is already trying the idea. If it works, it will be good for motorists, for the city, and for the environment.

01:59

GOOD: How Much do we Spend on Food
Since 1949, the rise of industrial, processed food meant Americans could spend less on their meals. But those savings come with a high cost: obesity, diabetes, and big health care bills. Here's a look at the numbers behind our changing diet, and what we can do to make it better.

02:22

BIG IDEAS: ep 6 - Weederbot by Susan Feniger
We all like the idea of urban gardening, but actually tending a garden takes time that some people just don't have. That's why, for Babelgum and GOOD's Big Ideas series, Susan Feniger, the matriarch of Los Angeles fine dining, dreams up the multi-functional Weederbot. Susan Feniger is the chef and owner of Border Grill, Ciudad, and Susan Feniger's STREET. To find out more about Big Ideas, visit babelgum.com/bigideas.

02:06

BIG IDEAS: ep 5 - Teleportation Device by Matt Mason
If there weren't any pesky practical limitations, how would you change the world? What about a teleportation device? You could visit your friend halfway around the world at any time of the day.To watch more episodes in this series, visit the Big Ideas page.

01:43

GOOD: Your Daily Water Use
Thirsty? So is everyone else. We're headed for a water shortage. Here's how a few simple choices can reduce your daily water use by 1,213 gallons. A GOOD Transparency video.

01:30

GOOD: How Much For A Word.com
The Top 5 Most Expensive Domain Name Sales. An original GOOD Video.

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