Stories of Pride
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
Cultivating a Sustainable Movement
Christian and Rebekka were engaged in one of the most important conversations of their lives. Misfortune had ambushed their family farm just a month prior, and the young couple stood together at the doorstep of a big decision. This is a story about how individual commitment helps to cultivate
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
Podcast: 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 relationship to gaining the trust of the local community, Ahmed has practiced persistence all the
Podcast Trailer: Welcome to the Heart of Waraba Podcast
Thank you for joining us on this journey to create a more sustainable future through entrepreneurship. We hope you enjoy this podcast and find hope to tackle the environmental issues facing the world. — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-waraba/support
