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Mines For Good – Support Drones to Clear Mines

July 30, 2016 @ 12:56 am
by Iyas A
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Drones kill, right? Wrong. These ones by Mine Kafon clear mines in 3 steps. Map an area in 3D, run metal detectors over it, then place detonators to explode the mines. Support them on Kickstarter. 20x faster than current methods. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Outerknown Sets New Bar for Supply Chain Transparency

July 23, 2016 @ 9:27 pm
by Iyas A
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The fashion industry is not renowned for ethical and responsible sourcing. So great to see a startup go completely transparent with its supply chain, and enhance it with real stories. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Kiwi company named APAC’s Best Startup for Social Impact

July 23, 2016 @ 9:17 pm
by Iyas A
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Company that allows retina examination using iPhones scoops Best Startup for Social Impact. “The company says it aims to prevent blindness in regions where better eyesight care is needed, with 80% of visual impairment issues and blindness preventable and 90% occurring in developing or low income areas.” CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Detecting Lung Disease at a Lower Coat and With Lower Radiation

July 23, 2016 @ 9:12 pm
by Iyas A
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KA Imaging has developed a digital X-ray imager that is inexpensive (low infrastructure cost, minimal specialised staff) and can be used in mobile clinics. Trials coming in Zambia. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

You Say You Value Balance, Yet You Run a 40+ Hour a Week Company?

July 22, 2016 @ 10:06 am
by Iyas A
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Many companies talk about balance as one of their values. Yet, they rigidly stick to an 8 hour day. With the massive advances in technology, you’d have thought 8 hours could be reduced. Tower Paddle Boards do a 5 hour day. Living their values. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Sustainable Tourism Provides Income for Indigenous Amazonians

July 18, 2016 @ 11:50 pm
by Iyas A
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This sustainable business startup by Amazon indigenous group not only provides local income, but also looks out for illegal mining activity. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

4 Indian companies with fighting cancer as their business model

July 12, 2016 @ 3:20 pm
by Iyas A
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These 4 Indian companies have built their business models on fighting cancer. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Students Launch Startup to Help Volunteers find Nonprofits

July 12, 2016 @ 3:15 pm
by Iyas A
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This business earns its revenues by finding nonprofits for volunteers based on their interests and availability. Simple concept, and incredibly useful. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Digital Health Startup Cuts Premiums And Improves Results

July 11, 2016 @ 10:04 pm
by Iyas A
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Great to see commercial businesses built on the basis of doing good. Provata Health uses digital evidence-based methods to improve the unimpressive performance of workplace health schemes. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Shoes “Knitted” From Recycled Water Bottles

July 11, 2016 @ 9:35 pm
by Iyas A
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Love these business models making profit from reusing waste. Rothy’s makes comfortable and fashionable shoes using recycled plastic bottles. Reducing waste by turning it into profit. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE