Meet Achenyo Idachaba Obaro! She is the founder and Creative Director of MitiMeth, which means. Achenyo’s aspiration is to create environmentally and economically thriving handicraft producing communities, so MetiMeth becomes Nigeria's #1 … [Read more...]
Mary Rose Zawedde: Seeds of Sustainability
Kampala, Uganda is the home of many beautiful things - Lake Victoria, the Kasubi Tombs, and the gorgeous architecture of the Mengo Olubiri Palace. These attractions are only a few of the reasons that tourists are drawn here. The city provides its one … [Read more...]
New Possibilities Found in the Past
Egyptian entrepreneur Ahmed Yehia takes on ecotourism, and teaches us about trust, thinking resourcefully, and rebirth along the way By Amelia Shore View from Solaih restaurant. Via Eco Nubia … [Read more...]
Down to the Roots: Tony Fernandes and The Rotten Fruit Box
"Rotten" is in the company name. Their fruit is anything but. There is something rotten about Tony Fernandes’ startup venture in Portugal. If you visit this westernmost country in Europe, you will find countryside here dotted with … [Read more...]
Waste Management Around the Globe
Amelia Shore talks with Ben Rappaport, Srilekhya Vennamaneni, and Michael Shore about waste management innovations across the world. Michael Shore is the founder of Heart of Waraba and previously served as the Recycling Coordinator for Chatham … [Read more...]
The Digital Revolution that is Changing the Game of Waste Management in India
The waste crisis in India is dire and in need of more scalable solutions as the country continues its rapid growth and urbanization. Recykal is transforming the waste management space by connecting every stakeholder through a digital … [Read more...]
Ripples of Sustainability
Jerry Winata thinks holistically and takes risks to increase sustainability for small islands in Indonesia, leading change for nations around the world. Waves ripple at the sandy, porcelain-colored shore of the Bawah Reserve in the Anambas … [Read more...]
Geeking Out: Jo Hand and Giki Social Enterprise
Jo Hand is concerned about climate change and thinks we should make sustainable shopping choices. But in practice, that tends to be difficult. Hand’s company, Giki, is helping consumers in the United Kingdom shop in more eco-friendly ways. … [Read more...]
New Opportunities Found in the Past: Ahmed Yehia and Eco Nubia
Egyptian entrepreneur Ahmed Yehia takes on ecotourism, and teaches us about trust, thinking resourcefully, and rebirth along the way. Persistence is what Ahmed answered as his greatest lesson so far. From navigating the public-private sector … [Read more...]
Heart of Waraba Launches its Writing Season, 2020
The roar is back. The Heart of Waraba has a new set of intern-writers and a plethora of new stories to share. We at the Heart of Waraba believe sustainable entrepreneurs are innovators and the tip of the spear for creating … [Read more...]
