Great to see how Lush Cosmetics doesn’t just play the superficial Fair Trade game. Their ethos and values run through everything they do. Nicely played. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Values Led Startups
HomeGrown Farms Capitalises on Sustainable Farming
Containers as farms. 6 layers mimic a one acre farm, using 20% of the fertilizer and 10% of the water. The food only goes locally, and they donate up to 15% to food banks. Awesome model. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Internet of Things Narrows Gap Between Data and Contribution
The excitement about the Internet of Things is rarely more worthwhile than when it delivers real human contribution, as in these case studies in agriculture and medicine. Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Tech Nonprofit Accelerator, Fast Forwards, Raises $1.25m Funding
Great to see an accelerator that focuses on tech not-for-profit organisations secure funding to continue its work. Fast Forward has backing from the likes of Google and Omidyar Networks to support its mission. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Pineapple Leather – Friendlier to the Environment Than PVC
Leather alternatives may not directly harm animals, but they are still environmentally destructive. Enter Pineapple leather – genuinely sustainable, and using the bits of the pineapple that don’t go into adorning your Pina Colada. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE