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empowering underresourced communities through waste innovation: a q&a with Dr. Caroline Baillie of the University of San Diego

Venture Well

Caroline Bailie of the University of San Diego teaches students to design waste innovation solutions for the social and ecological challenges of discarded trash in California’s Tijuana Estuary canyons.

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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

He found his calling in environmental and human rights law and works to protect indigenous communities in his region. I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community. I think that’s a clear example of my growth.

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Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Nina Escamilla in Mexico 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future. However, one of our main challenges is food waste, mainly associated with the first link in the chain with primary producers, for whom the impact is ecological and economical.

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Accelerating Sustainable Food Business Solutions to Reshape Our Cities

Impact Hub

More than four billion people work, live, and sustain themselves in the metropolis. Technological leaps have enabled many (though by no means all) of us city-dwellers to sustain ourselves adequately, despite breaking our traditional connection with agricultural life. Photo: Sutton Community Farm. Feeding the City.

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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This will result in community successes. Continued focus on sustainability. Investors and consumers prefer businesses that prioritize ecological impact and sustainability. Small businesses will need to mentor others. Immersive customer experience. Badal Saboo, EO Pune, CEO and managing director, Pune Fashion Week.

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SoTecIn: Connecting people

Impact Hub

SoTecIn: Connecting people How does technology intersect with community collaboration to tackle pressing societal and environmental issues? Enter SoTecIn Factory, a dynamic collaborative initiative with a mission to enhance the sustainability and resilience of European industries. And with good reason: there is €3.3

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SoTecIn: Connecting people

Impact Hub

SoTecIn: Connecting people How does technology intersect with community collaboration to tackle pressing societal and environmental issues? Enter SoTecIn Factory, a dynamic collaborative initiative with a mission to enhance the sustainability and resilience of European industries. And with good reason: there is €3.3

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