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Forbes Names 6 Social Entrepreneurs Finalists in Under 30 $1M Change the World Competition
Forbes Names 6 Social Entrepreneurs Finalists in Under 30 $1M Change the World Competition
Published on September 29, 2015
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More than 2,500 young social entrepreneurs applied to the Forbes Under 30 $1M Change the World Competition. Six finalists will compete on the main stage at Forbes’ second annual Under 30 Summit for a portion of the $1 million prize money. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Kickstarter Becomes a Public Benefit Corporation
Kickstarter Becomes a Public Benefit Corporation
Published on September 22, 2015
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Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has announced it is reincorporating as a public benefit corporation, The New York Times reports, a legal designation that protects for-profit companies that want to do well and do good at the same time by affording t... View More

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Startup Working to Provide Jobs to Refugees Resettled in the US
Startup Working to Provide Jobs to Refugees Resettled in the US
Published on September 15, 2015
About a 3 minute read

The ongoing plight of the millions of refugees fleeing Syria and other parts of the world has captured the world’s attention, but what happens once they’ve found somewhere safe to settle?In the midst of the refugee crisis, socially conscious jewe... View More

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27 African Startups Prove Worthy Grassroots Solutions for Sustainable Development
27 African Startups Prove Worthy Grassroots Solutions for Sustainable Development
Published on September 14, 2015
About a 4 minute read

27 African social and environmental startups were recognized with awards last week at the 2015 SEED Africa Symposium. The recipients’ business models benefit local communities and help meet sustainable development challenges. Two of the awards were... View More

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German Startup Franchises Biogas Bag Business in Africa
German Startup Franchises Biogas Bag Business in Africa
Published on September 14, 2015
About a 2 minute read

German social enterprise B-Energy has developed portable “digester” bags that produce methane gas out of food waste or animal droppings, which can help low-income entrepreneurs in the global South make a living through a franchise model, BBC News... View More

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CEOs, Entrepreneurs Share 'The Best Advice I Never Got'
CEOs, Entrepreneurs Share 'The Best Advice I Never Got'
Published on September 2, 2015
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In Spring 2014, the Social Venture Network (SVN) began asking its conference speakers to share words of wisdom that they wished they’d heard on their road to success - and the tradition has continued ever since. Here, we hear advice from companies ... View More

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Trending: 'Freaky Friday' Technologies Grow Metal, Create Batteries from Trees
Trending: 'Freaky Friday' Technologies Grow Metal, Create Batteries from Trees
Published on August 28, 2015
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We know from the emerging discipline of biomimicry that natural systems can stimulate sustainable designs for human use. Two recent innovations use trees for inspiration and materials in unconventional products that may revolutionize very different i... View More

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Bureo's Upcycled Sunglasses Campaign Funded Within Hours of Launch
Bureo's Upcycled Sunglasses Campaign Funded Within Hours of Launch
Published on August 24, 2015
About a 6 minute read

We have been following Chile-based startup Bureo from its launch in late 2013 to its first incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign last year. Now the company, which got its start upcycling plastic marine waste lining Chile’s waters and shores, h... View More

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Startup Develops Solar-Powered ‘Smart’ Garden Watering System
Startup Develops Solar-Powered ‘Smart’ Garden Watering System
Published on August 10, 2015
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Agriculture consumes close to 70 percent of water demand, but a significant 10 percent goes to domestic applications, such as maintaining lawns and other landscaping.Arguably, the best and most sustainable course of action is to let your lawn die and... View More

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Want an Impactful Business? Focus on Design of Culture
Want an Impactful Business? Focus on Design of Culture
Published on August 7, 2015
About a 7 minute read

Many business leaders today are trying to step up their game and do more than create profitable businesses; they are attempting to use their skills to better the world. Yet in the current business culture, return on capital and financial profit are t... View More

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Investor-Spurned Startup Turns to the Crowd to Fund Eco-Friendly Lunch Box
Investor-Spurned Startup Turns to the Crowd to Fund Eco-Friendly Lunch Box
Published on August 6, 2015
About a 2 minute read

San Francisco Bay Area startup ECOlunchbox has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $30,000 to bring to market its Blue Water Bento collection, a new line of lunch containers that combine no-leak silicone lids with non-toxic stainless steel botto... View More

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First-Ever White House Demo Day Showcases Innovative U.S. Startups
First-Ever White House Demo Day Showcases Innovative U.S. Startups
Published on August 4, 2015
About a 7 minute read

Today, President Obama hosted the first-ever White House Demo Day focused on inclusive entrepreneurship, welcoming startup founders from diverse walks of life and from across the country to showcase their innovations. The President also announced new... View More

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MadeRight Helping Apparel Designers Customize Sustainable Supply Chains
MadeRight Helping Apparel Designers Customize Sustainable Supply Chains
Published on July 23, 2015
About a 3 minute read

If you’re a small-scale designer or apparel brand, managing your supply chain efficiently and sustainably can be a challenge. MadeRight, a startup that recently launched out of Y Combinator, wants to change that.MadeRight is helping designers simp... View More

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Tech Startup Helping Costco Cut Water Use by 22%
Tech Startup Helping Costco Cut Water Use by 22%
Published on July 23, 2015
About a 2 minute read

As water-dependent companies seek to cut their usage and survive through punishing droughts, Costco is finding solutions with the help of the latest computing technologies – the cloud, data algorithms, wireless tech and low-cost sensors. Through a ... View More

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This Startup Wants to Sell You a Solar-Powered Scooter
This Startup Wants to Sell You a Solar-Powered Scooter
Published on July 14, 2015
About a 2 minute read

Canadian startup Daymark has developed a fully electric, solar-powered scooter capable of playing music from built-in speakers, charging your phone and traveling up to 10 miles using its 24V battery pack, which is available in lithium or lead acid va... View More

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The On-Demand Economy is Now Hiring … Employees?
The On-Demand Economy is Now Hiring … Employees?
Published on July 8, 2015
About a 4 minute read

Last week, courier service Shyp announced it will convert its contract workers to full-fledged W2 employees. The company’s decision bucks the surge of startups fueling the 1099 economy, which avoids paying workers benefits by classifying them as in... View More

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London’s First Subterranean Farm Bringing Its Sustainable Produce to Market
London’s First Subterranean Farm Bringing Its Sustainable Produce to Market
Published on July 7, 2015
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London’s first subterranean farm will begin selling produce to its first commercial client later this month, marking a breakthrough for the city’s urban farming. ... View More

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UK Startup Crowdfunding to Bring World’s First Solar Paint to Market
UK Startup Crowdfunding to Bring World’s First Solar Paint to Market
Published on July 6, 2015
About a 2 minute read

London-based startup SolarLayer claims to have developed a new additive for paints, coatings and flooring that transforms any surface into a solar energy receptor.Through its application, any roof, wall, street or path becomes a photovoltaic generato... View More

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Measurabl, Optoro Partner to Pilot Improved Sustainability Data Collection
Measurabl, Optoro Partner to Pilot Improved Sustainability Data Collection
Published on July 2, 2015
About a 3 minute read

This week, startup Measurabl, a provider of sustainability data management and analytics software, announced a partnership with Optoro, a technology company focused on supply chain sustainability for retailers. The “We Are Measurabl” pilot progra... View More

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Meet 'Denise,' a Triple Threat That Just May Help Rid the World of Produce Waste
Meet 'Denise,' a Triple Threat That Just May Help Rid the World of Produce Waste
Published on June 30, 2015
About a 2 minute read

As we discuss all too often here at SB, food waste around the world is one of our most pressing issues; nearly a third of all food produced — over 1.3 billion tons per year — is wasted, according to the FAO. ... View More

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