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Women farmers: Seeds of change for sustainable communities
In a small yet profoundly impactful movement, women farmers in South Korea have risen to become key players in the nation’s agricultural lan
Li Tan
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Earthworm: Transforming raw material value chains
Earthworm Foundation is a non-profit organisation built on values and driven by the desire to positively impact the relationship between peo
Li Tan
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Celebrating World Bicycle Day: The importance of bicycles in modern society
June 3rd marks World Bicycle Day, an annual celebration designated by the United Nations to acknowledge the myriad benefits of bicycles in f
Li Tan
Jun 3, 20243 min read


International Day of Zero Waste
The global society is facing a pressing issue: every year, humanity generates 2.24 billion tons of municipal solid waste, of which only a sm
Li Tan
Apr 5, 20241 min read

Unlocking history with AI
The Vesuvius Challenge, initiated in March 2023 by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Daniel Gross and Nat Friedman, aimed to leverage artificial
Li Tan
Feb 20, 20242 min read


Pet detective bringing families together
Erica Hart, 44, stands out as a pet detective with a distinctive method of reuniting lost pets with their owners.
Li Tan
Feb 16, 20241 min read


Archaeological puzzle: dodecahedrons
Archaeologists and historians across Europe, together with the Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group, are researching and studying the
Li Tan
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Moud construction
Сlay, sand, straw, and waterIn - in the heart of India, a unique initiative is reshaping the landscape of construction, quite literally
Li Tan
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Getting home: Community First! Village
In the outskirts of Austin, Travis County, a unique initiative has been silently reshaping the landscape of homelessness.
Christoph Geisler
Jan 14, 20241 min read


Brothers initiative for social change
Household trash often ends up in landfills or incineration plants, contributing to environmental degradation.
Li Tan
Jan 13, 20242 min read


Electric air taxis: a new era in urban mobility takes off
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled plans to utilize electric air taxis for passenger transport to airports
Li Tan
Nov 25, 20232 min read


Redefining community development: Tiny homes, big impact
In the heart of Fredericton, New Brunswick, 12 Neighbours, led by entrepreneur Marcel LeBren, is reshaping community development with a ..
Li Tan
Nov 23, 20232 min read


NYC's the drivers cooperative: transforming ride-hailing with 'Co-Op Ride' App
The Drivers Cooperative, New York City's largest driver-owned ride-hailing platform, is transforming the ride-hailing industry
Li Tan
Oct 8, 20232 min read


Smart cities as havens for everyone
Imagine a world where cities are not just places to live, but smart, sustainable, and safe havens for everyone. The Smart Cities Council is
Li Tan
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Restaurant operating without waste
Silo London restaurant zero-waste
Li Tan
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the path to mass-timber urban development
Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the path to mass-timber urban development
Li Tan
Jul 8, 20232 min read


Health alliance: a sustainable model for a vibrant music scene
Austin's music scene thrives with the support of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)
Ahmed Toure
Jul 3, 20233 min read


Reimagines city-building: transforming old tyres into innovative green rooftops
Ceyes, a Dutch tyre recycling consultancy, is leading the way in sustainable city-building by repurposing end-of-life tyres and waste...
Li Tan
Jun 19, 20233 min read


The city shines because of the Cleanliness Sisters
Ambikapur, a city in Chhattisgarh, has gained national and international recognition for its successful decentralised waste management...
Li Tan
Jun 9, 20233 min read


Homelessness prevention program keeps families in their homes
Path Home, a non-profit organization based in Portland, has been providing emergency shelter and meals to families experiencing...
Jack Williams
May 20, 20233 min read
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