Cambodian Company “Closes the Loop” with Zero-Waste Fashion
We live in an increasingly waste-filled world, and clothing companies are some of the worst offenders. Cloth left on the cutting room floor is discarded; materials that could be recycled are thrown away. Enter Tonlé, the fashion company that has chosen to respond...
Eating Sustainably: We talk cricket chips with Laura D’Asaro of Chirps Chips
In this episode of In the Business of Change we speak with Laura D’Asaro of Chirps Chips about why she and her co-founders decided to produce chips and other products from cricket flour. Apparently, insects are the food of the future and the most sustainable...
Red Bull Launches Social Entrepreneur Academy in Baltimore
Red Bull Amaphiko, a global program supporting social entrepreneurs has arrived in the U.S. Launched by energy drink company Red Bull, the mission of Amaphiko – which translates into “wings” in the South African language of Zulu – is to...
JUMP Math: Subtracting anxiety from the equation
Math-phobia is a regular occurrence for Canadian students who often shy away from the fearsome and seemingly complicated subject. It’s no surprise that half of sixth graders in Ontario, Canada failed to meet provincial math standards last year. But John Mighton,...
The Golden Rule of Social Entrepreneurship: Validate, validate, validate
Everyone has advice for new entrepreneurs ranging from how to hire employees to how much profit they should make within the first year. While their words of wisdom may vary and it’s good to listen to mentors with experience when starting your business, there’s one...
Canadian Responsible Investments Surpass $1.5 Trillion
The 2016 Canadian Responsible Investment Trends Report reveals that responsible investment (RI) is growing rapidly in Canada. The biennial report, released today by the Responsible Investment Association (RIA) tracks the evolution and growth of RI in Canada. RI is...
The Clean Money Revolution: 3 factors pushing the change
We are in the midst of the greatest economic shift in history. It is a time of big challenges but also huge opportunities for making money and changing the world for the better. I call it The Clean Money Revolution. What Is Clean Money? It’s money aligned with...
Social Enterprise in Gaza Paves Gateway to Employment
According to recent studies, close to 70% of the approximately 1000 students who graduate each year from IT programs in the Gaza Strip struggle with unemployment. It’s an especially concerning statistic when one takes into account the growth of this sector and its...
Investing in a Greener Future with CoPower
CoPower is a Canadian investment firm that is pioneering solutions in the field of green energy investment. Recently the company was awarded 2016 Social Enterprise of the Year at MaRS Social Finance Forum in Toronto, a title reserved for businesses driven towards...
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