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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

YLAI Network members Juliana Nieva de Castillo from Tucumán, Argentina and Julio César Bueno Cruz from Cali, Colombia illustrate two forms of social innovation and community support through unique business concepts. Julio commercializes specialty coffees and supports rural farming communities in areas where violent conflict is common.

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How to avoid greenwashing your business

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

But how do you know if a business is making substantive changes to implement sustainable operations or merely capitalizing on consumers’ interest in environmental responsibility by creating the facade of being a green business while continuing harmful environmental practices? . The organization ??defends