Stories of Pride
Empowerment Through Plastic: The Urgency and Impact of Small-Town Recycling in Haiti
Through community empowerment, recycling, and education, Blada Johnson is alleviating poverty and cleaning up the streets of Haiti. By Ben Rappaport All photos courtesy of Kay Blada Recycling Plastic is one of mankind’s most impactful inventions. The versatile and malleable substance is made into virtually anything and is found in
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 platform. Garbage is not an uncommon sight on the streets of India. Tar
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 Islands of Indonesia. Ocean waves are energy in motion, and they are the perfect
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 a healthy planet. The Heart of Waraba (Heart of
Going Back to the Countryside: The Story of Rancho Mastatal
Tim O’Hara is constantly in pursuit of a more hands-on approach to environmental education. His methodology is rooted in a localized economy and local resources to make Rancho Mastatal special for those that visit, learn and live there.
Playing the Climate Change Game to Win
Imagine that you are walking down a road and you come to an intersection, a place where two roads merge to become one. Let each of the roads represent a major growing driver in the global economy. One road is the phenomena of entrepreneurship. The other is climate change. As
Podcast: The Roar is Back! Welcome to Heart of Waraba Season 2
Welcome back to Heart of Waraba where we support, uplift and inspire sustainable entrepreneurs from around the globe. We are so excited to be back for the 2021 season. We have a new group of interns who bring fresh ideas to the table and new entrepreneurs with compelling stories to
Podcast: From Cow to Cactus: Adrian López Verlarde and Desserto Cactus Leather
Desserto is an alternative to animal leather, which not only kills cows but produces unimaginable amounts of waste, Desserto has patented a technology that transforms mature cactus leaves into a soft multipurpose material. The product is aimed towards brands of all sizes who are looking to transform their respective industries
Desserto Cactus Leather: Grabbing Entrepreneurship by the Thorns
Sometimes the well of innovation runs dry for entrepreneurs, but for the founders of Desserto Cactus Leather, dry was just the inspiration that they needed. Animal leather not only kills cows, but uses rivers of water in its manufacturing process and produces landfills of waste. In search of a better
Growing Hope in Lebanon
The Fertile Crescent of the Middle East became home to the inception of agriculture more than 12,000 years ago. It is also home to Rabih Hamid, a passionate entrepreneur in Lebanon who is spearheading a new, more sustainable form of agriculture in the region. Sowing the Seeds Born in Beirut,
Hungry for More: Why your Next Steak Should Come from a Lab
Israeli startup, Aleph Farms, makes cell-grown meat in hopes of developing an ethical and sustainable alternative to steak for generations to come. By Ben Rappaport Didier Toubia, CEO of Aleph Farms, explains the process of cell-grown meat. Via Foodtank Dinner is cooking, the sizzle of the steak awakens the senses
Weaving Prosperity Out of Adversity
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 choice in eco-friendly handcrafted products and a key non-oil exporter of artisan products. MitiMeth is an Award-winning Social
