Two organisations have teamed up to help the residents of Melkhoutfontein upcycle waste into sought-after products – helping them generate an income, clean up the environment, and even tap into a part-forgotten cultural heritage.
Bite-sized stories this week from the impact economy around the world: a “historic shift” among impact investors on impact measurement, insights on family giving, Starbucks backs coffee cup recycling drive, and more.
It started out as a school project – but seven years on, a Philippines design hub and soft toy producer has helped get more than 100 women into jobs. The journey hasn’t always been easy, though.
We’re crossing continents again to link up social enterprise leaders in the run up to this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum. This time, we meet Brisbane Tool Library founder Sabrina Chakori.
In 26 countries across the world 60 million people are picking waste to further the mission of social business TerraCycle. Fergal Byrne talks to founder Tom Szaky to find out how he started a waste picking revolution.
