Chinese high school campus named World Building of the Year
Feb 28, 2024
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Explore a high school campus in Zhejiang province where students embrace mindful daydreaming in a floating forest. Uncover the mystery behind the trend of unique straw-drinking habits among celebrities and their implications on beauty standards. Delve into the debate on the environmental and health impacts of different types of straws, including the preference for reusable options.
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High school design promotes mindfulness and nature connection through floating forest.
Concerns raised about environmental sustainability and health risks associated with plastic straw usage.
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Innovative High School Design Embraces Nature and Creativity
In Chiu-Jang Province, a public boarding high school stands out for its unique design that integrates technology and nature. The campus features a rooftop park with a floating forest, tree-lined pathways, and tree houses for mindful daydreaming. Designed to inspire free thinking and relaxation, the school breaks the traditional mold of efficient educational spaces, focusing on students' overall well-being and connection with nature.
Straw Drinking Trends Spark Beauty and Health Discussions
The use of straws, especially sipping from the corner of the mouth, has gained attention for its perceived beauty and health benefits. Celebrities adopt this method to protect lipsticks and prevent tooth discoloration. Concerns about potential wrinkles from straw sipping have led to discussions on anti-wrinkle straw designs. However, the excessive pursuit of beauty through straw usage may overlook environmental and health implications, such as stomach bloating and increased liquid consumption.
Environmental Impact and Health Considerations of Straw Usage
Straw usage, with nearly 500 million plastic straws used daily in the US, raises concerns about environmental sustainability. Alternatives like paper straws face issues with durability and sogginess, while reusable options like glass or steel straws present hygiene and teeth safety concerns. Health risks associated with straw usage include bloating and increased liquid consumption. Considering the environmental and health impacts, shifting towards reusable straws or alternative drinking methods is encouraged for a more sustainable and health-conscious lifestyle.
We take a look at a high school in Zhejiang province. Here, students not only enjoy a campus perfectly designed to combine technology and nature, they are even encouraged to practice mindful daydreaming in a floating forest. / Get to the bottom of the secret behind straws (17:44). On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill
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