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Is medical marijuana the antidote to Lebanon's trade deficit?

Rebecca Collard

August 22, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Lebanon, Bekka Valley

The Lebanese parliament has started considering whether to legalize cannabis for medical use. The move would raise much-needed funds and create state-sanctioned jobs, according to McKinsey consulting firm. The government has tried to combat the hashish industry in Bekka Valley for decades.

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This makeup company is using its supply chain to revitalize the rainforest

Eillie Anzilotti

August 21, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Guatemala

Much of Guatemala's lands have been degraded due to a consistently burgeoning industrial market for palm oil and cattle farming. As a company that makes makeup using a variety of plants, beauty corporation Lush has committed to investing in natural plant production by buying land that would otherwise be at threat of deforestation. The Sustainable Lush Fund then works with on-the-ground organizations and farmers to sustainably utilize the land and increase the diversity of crops all while supporting local agriculture.

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This restaurant takeout service swaps styrofoam for sustainable

Teresa Carey

August 21, 2018 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

Eliminating single use plastics requires developing alternatives for consumers. In Durham, North Carolina, Green-to-Go offers a reusable container service for take-out orders. Users can download the Green-to-Go app, which links to participating take-out restaurants. A reusable take-out container replaces the need of as many as 1,000 single use containers, marking an important step toward a circular-use economy.

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Meet the Indigenous Women Keeping Native Businesses Close to Home

Sydney Worth

August 21, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Flagstaff, Arizona

NABIN, or the Native American Business Incubator Network, is a creative program intended to address the unique business challenges and opportunities faced by Native Americans. Since 2012, the organization has helped Native American entrepreneurs with marketing, startup skills, and the basic knowledge to succeed in business. From the #IAmTheNavajoEconomy hashtag to connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to microloans, NABIN is providing a much-needed service.

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Can dogfish save Cape Cod fisheries?

Eva Botkin-Kowacki

August 20, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chatham, Massachusetts

Cape Cod is losing its namesake fish to climate change and overfishing, which is in turn hurting the profits of local fisherman. Adapting to the circumstances, fisherman have begun catching and marketing dogfish as the sustainable alternative, but their appeal, or lack thereof, has been slow to catch on in the United States. To promote the change in fish, the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance is working to fight stereotypes at a local level.

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UPS Trucks Don't Turn Left and Neither Should You

Cailey Rizzo

August 17, 2018 |

Time Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

By having its drivers eliminate most left turns on their routes UPS has saved millions of gallons of fuel and reduced the output of tons of carbon dioxide. The company put the policy in place in 2004 after its vehicle routing software in all its trucks determined left turns wasted time and money stopping them also reduces accidents. These gains could increase exponentially if every driver eliminated left turns but that is probably unlikely.

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This perfume smells good–and does good

Eillie Anzilotti

August 17, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Afghanistan

The U.S. beauty industry often relies on outsourced labor and markets in order to create products for their specific clientele. To affect change from the inside, one social entrepreneur started a fragrance company dedicated to supporting the economic stability of farmers in war-torn countries.

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With no-fishing zones, Mexican fishermen restored the marine ecosystem

Deepa Fernandes

August 17, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Agua Verde, Baja California Sur

In Mexico, many communities rely on fishing to sustain their livelihood. However, in Baja California Sur, this became a problem when the fish disappeared due to overfishing. Although a controversial decision, the community found success in revitalizing the marine population by implementing a number of no-fishing zones and shifting their focus to turning their city into an eco-tourism hub.

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This Chef Serves Up a Future for Struggling Kids

Judith Fein

August 16, 2018 |

NationSwell |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

The YouthWorks Culinary Program has given encouragement and professional opportunities to Santa Fe youth. After working at the program’s popular food truck and in its catering business, some participants have landed jobs at local restaurants.

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How these Portland residents got to own a piece of their neighborhood

Oscar Perry Abello

August 14, 2018 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

A unique financial set up in Portland has led to the creation of the East Portland Community Investment Trust, in which residents in four local zip codes can invest small amounts of money into local projects, specifically shares of a shopping center. To invest, community members need to take a short financial literacy class. So far, the average investment is just $80, but that still pays annual dividends that are meaningful to its investors.

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