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  • British chefs cook up food waste solutions

    May 22, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: England

    A vacuum in government leadership means that entrepreneurs, restauranteurs, and social leaders have stepped up to find creative solutions for food waste in Britain. Some of those solutions include restaurants that are committed to creating minimal food waste, nonprofits and grocery stores that work together to distribute food, and Britain's first pay-what-you-like market.

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  • How to build a bike-share system for people of all abilities

    May 18, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    MoGo, a bike-sharing program in Detroit, listened to user feedback and launched an adaptive bicycle pilot program. Though only 13 bikes are part of the program, they will make urban biking accessible to people with limited mobility. If the pilot is deemed a success, Detroit will be a leader in the inclusive bike space in Michigan.

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  • The All-Woman Team Building and Selling Toilets in Cambodia

    May 17, 2018 |

    News Deeply |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Cambodia, Pursat

    To combat potentially fatal hygiene practices, women in Cambodia have learned how to build and sell toilets, breaking into a historically male-dominated field. The small businesses have resulted in hundreds of sales with improves the livelihoods for both the buyer and seller.

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  • This African city is turning a mountain of trash into energy

    May 09, 2018 |

    World Economic Forum |

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    Response Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

    A growing population has led to a growing mountain of trash for Africa. One city is taking control of the issue by turning that trash into energy which not only reduces the amount of physical rubbish by 80 percent, but also powers 30 percent of the city's household energy needs.

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  • The shopping centre where the currency is hope

    May 09, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Newcastle-under-Lyme

    York Place is one of a growing number of shopping centers that are closing down as trends like online retail and changing consumer habits mean fewer people going to shopping malls. But York Place is doing things differently: the shopping center’s main tenant is the YMCA, which sells crafts by local artists. The local cafe is a social enterprise, and residents can earn “CounterCoins,” essentially rewards points, for volunteering. A UK-based professor said, “It’s no ordinary shopping center. It’s a laboratory.”

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  • Homeless? This Seattle startup has an app for that

    May 05, 2018 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Start-ups in Seattle are using apps and technology to connect the city's massive homeless population to those who can help. Apps like Beacon are helping people to donate directly to the homeless people they may pass on the street - but there are complications, including coordination with nonprofits and convincing people that the app can help.

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  • Navigating drought: The app saving Kenya's herders

    May 01, 2018 |

    Al Jazeera |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya, Namanga

    An app, using satellite mapping technology to locate green pasture and water, helps herders in southern Kenya navigate droughts. The tool may go a long way towards saving both herds and livelihoods from the ravages of a dry climate.

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  • In India, Products Made From Crop Waste May Curb a Tide of Plastic

    April 24, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: India, Bengaluru

    India has been a longtime contributor to water and air pollution, largely due in part to the amount of plastic the country generates. To address both kinds of pollution, one company is creating biodegradable packaging made from plant fibers.

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  • ‘Darling danggit' maker discovers prize catch abroad

    April 22, 2018 |

    Philippine Daily Inquirer |

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    Response Location: Philippines

    In the Phillipines, Fishers & Changemakers, Inc. pushes for sustainable fishing and is also making a profit. It works with 145 small-scale fishermen and 70 women who naturally process the fish spanning seven fishing communities. Its sea-to-table business model puts certain limitations or guidelines on its fishermen. For example, they limit fishing to species that can reproduce quickly and sustain their populations. They also train their fishers on the effects of overfishing.

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  • Solutions for Peace

    April 21, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Israel, Jerusalem

    As the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues, peace and hope breaks out in unexpected places. People are bridging religious and cultural divides at a backgammon parlor, a school, a fashion company, and during peace talk simulations.

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