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Revolutionary barrels improve the lives of villagers worldwide

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It is an invention that gives a smile to millions of women worldwide. Known as the Hippo Roller, the Q Drum or the Wello WaterWheel, this barrel was designed for the same purpose: ease the burden of women living in rural areas, particularly in Africa and India where water is inaccessible. This barrel, which can be pushed, can transport water more easily and more efficiently than the traditional way in which women were forced to carry heavy buckets or pots of water on the head by walking kilometers. Read more

ReGen Villages: The village of the future in Amsterdam

in Environment by

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A local community capable of producing its own food and its own energy? Many of us dream about it. For some, this dream will become a reality in a new neighbourhood built in the suburbs of Amsterdam. Let’s discover ReGenVillages. (Article extracted from mrmondialisation.org, June 5, 2016) Read more

Africa startups go green

in Collaborative Economy by

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Fight against climate change, waste recycling, access to clean and sustainable energy, protecting the environment … What innovative solutions can technology bring to entrepreneurs in Africa to try to stem the climate change and come to the rescue of the planet? (Extract from Samir Abdelkrim Blog, Startupbrics.com) Read more

Documentary “Tomorrow” inspires civic initiatives in Belgium

in Sustainable development by

belgique en The movie “Tomorrow” (Demain) is a hit in Belgium with several citizen initiatives are emerging. They want to transform their village sustainably through the common thought. Read more

French support their local economy

in Collaborative Economy by

france regionAgriculture in France is facing difficulties. It is time to support the neighbourhood! Many French favours the purchase of local products to support the local economy and create employment in the region. Read more

Women entrepreneurs in Ireland: unity is growing!

in Collaborative Economy by
Cool Beans founders Sarah O'Connor and Isolde Johnson
Cool Beans founders Sarah O’Connor and Isolde Johnson

Facilitate the development of companies led by ambitious women by connecting them with more experienced counterparts. This is an initiative in Ireland called Going for Growth. This program won last year, the European Prize for the promotion of entrepreneurship in the category “Investment in business skills.” Read more

An app brings retailer and consumer together in Italy

in Collaborative Economy by

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Exploiting the potential of the collaborative economy to fight against food waste while creating new business opportunities, this is what an Italian SME, has done. Francesco Ardito created this start-up a year and a half in the business incubator of the Polytechnic of Turin and was a finalist of the European Social Innovation Competition last year. Read more

Sadiq Khan wants to be the greenest mayor London’s ever had

in Environment by

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The new mayor of London is not in the lace on environmental issues and renewable energy since his election. Sadiq Khan promises that the capital of Great Britain will be greener by 2050. It’s a tall order. Read more

Alternative Spring Break serves the community

in Change by
Student cleans up the grounds in a community
Student cleans up the grounds in a community

Spring break usually conjures up images of relaxation, perhaps on a beach. But for some students nowadays these vacation means to work a 40-hour week to help a public service organisation better serve you, or the evaluation of a website, or analysis of data. Read more

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