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🌳 A library made from rescused books

Monday 11/10: Sponsored by RAD Intel and Money.com - Building a public library, cost per wear, and sunset of the day

November 10, 2025

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“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

Anne Frank

In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:

  • A library in Turkey was built from rescued books

  • Sunset of the day

  • A new investment opportunity

  • How to get more from fewer clothes

  • Find the right home insurance for you

True or False?

Urban wildlife like raccoons and foxes are becoming more nocturnal due to human activity.

Scroll to the bottom for the answer.

A Library In Turkey Was Built From Rescued Books

Ever wish your workplace had a library? In Çankaya, Turkey, sanitation workers made that dream a reality. They rescued books headed for the landfill and turned them into something everyone could share.

It all started when they began setting aside books from trash bins—at first for themselves, then for friends and family. As the collection grew, they needed more space.

The books were moved to an old brick factory, and by 2018, the space had officially become a public library. Today, it holds more than 40,000 books, including titles in over a dozen languages.

The workers even converted a garbage truck into a mobile library to bring books to rural schools and prisons.

Today, the workers say the library feels like home. And in a way, it is. What was once overlooked has become a gathering place—built from pages, persistence, and a quiet belief that something thrown away can still have a story worth sharing.

Sunset of the Day

This sunset came to us from The Canopy reader Victoria, who captured this quiet moment on a lakeshore framed by tall pines. The glowing clouds in the distance look almost painted, reflecting soft golden light across the water.

Thanks for sharing this peaceful scene, Victoria! Have a sunset that made you stop and take it all in? We’d love to see it—send it our way.

Image courtesy of The Canopy reader, Victoria.

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Thank you to RAD Intel for sponsoring The Canopy.

How to Get More From Fewer Clothes

Ever bought something on sale, worn it once, and never touched it again? We’ve all been there. But there’s a simple way to think differently about our clothes—without judgment or guilt.

It’s called cost per wear. You just divide the price of the item by how many times you’ll realistically wear it. A $70 sweater you wear 35 times costs $2 per wear. A $15 shirt worn once? That’s $15 per wear.

This approach doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy impulse buys or fun trends. It just gives you another tool to notice what you actually love and use. Maybe it helps you choose the jeans you’ll reach for weekly instead of the ones that sit in the drawer.

Small shifts like this can make shopping more satisfying and sustainable. And over time, they help build a closet that really works for you, one thoughtful choice at a time.

Get home insurance that protects what you need

Standard home insurance doesn’t cover everything—floods, earthquakes, or coverage for valuable items like jewelry and art often require separate policies or endorsements. Switching over to a more customizable policy ensures you’re paying for what you really need. Use Money’s home insurance tool to find the right coverage for you.

Thank you to Money.com for sponsoring The Canopy.

Quick Picks:

From zero-waste homes to grumpy-faced frogs, check out this week’s top eco-friendly finds:

Reflections:

🌎 True or False: True. Many wild animals have adapted their sleep patterns to avoid people in cities.

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