All Videos Tagged Recycle (The Joy-Care Network) - The Joy-Care Network 2013-06-18T05:45:11Z http://positivecultures.ning.com/video/video/listTagged?tag=Recycle&rss=yes&xn_auth=no Swap-o-matic - Recycle goods tag:positivecultures.ning.com,2012-04-14:6325837:Video:23919 2012-04-14T08:35:43.144Z Avi Liran http://positivecultures.ning.com/profile/AviLiran <a href="http://positivecultures.ning.com/video/swap-o-matic-recycle-goods"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="135" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/ttKPlKfUq-DlxNbAROwil11eXj6Bla5rn*Gk9rO-LkjOzMsERQea-StdU3eWD4fIV6K5UfVoebR5rJ8OC948*v9MGMyqgPcD/493720674.jpeg?width=240&amp;height=135" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Vast research in psychology and behavioural economy confirms that we our happiness from acquiring a new product diminishes very quickly and soon we get used to it and want more. On the other hand, we become much happier when we are actively involved in activity that is greater than ourselves. However, combining the need for more with a good cause, can satisfy both needs while… <a href="http://positivecultures.ning.com/video/swap-o-matic-recycle-goods"><br /> <img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/ttKPlKfUq-DlxNbAROwil11eXj6Bla5rn*Gk9rO-LkjOzMsERQea-StdU3eWD4fIV6K5UfVoebR5rJ8OC948*v9MGMyqgPcD/493720674.jpeg?width=240&amp;height=135" width="240" height="135" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Vast research in psychology and behavioural economy confirms that we our happiness from acquiring a new product diminishes very quickly and soon we get used to it and want more. On the other hand, we become much happier when we are actively involved in activity that is greater than ourselves. However, combining the need for more with a good cause, can satisfy both needs while having fun.<br /> <br /> Bringing back the system before money existed for a good purpose.<br /> The Swap-O-matic is a vending machine that encourages users to SWAP rather than buy! It playfully reminds us that reusing and recycling can be just as fun as buying something new.