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  • How South Africa used soccer to help end domestic violence

    March 14, 2019 |

    CBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: South Africa

    Changing a culture of domestic violence begins with acknowledging the issue. The beer brand, Carling Black Label, generated a surge of media coverage and discussion surrounding the issue of domestic violence in South Africa. Acknowledging the link between alcohol use and domestic violence in South Africa, the company used the reach of a major sporting event to send a message about the culture of domestic violence—“no excuse.”

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  • Cove launches the first 100% biodegradable water bottle

    March 07, 2019 |

    Inhabitat |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Cove is a new water bottle brand hoping to disrupt dependence on single-use plastics. Cove is made of PHA, which is compostable and biodegradable. Still in its early stages, it hopes to manufacture across the U.S. to minimize distribution costs.

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  • Collaborative Starting to Fill in the ‘Friends and Family' Capital Gap in Oakland

    February 27, 2019 |

    Next City |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    A collaborative funding organization called the Runway Project gives loans to primarily Black entrepreneurs in the Oakland area. The initiative aims to address racial disparities in startup capital by reducing the financial risk of starting a business. The program also includes personalized support as a "wrap around" approach to the lending process.

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  • This spice company is building an ethically sourced supply chain

    February 25, 2019 |

    FastCompany |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A benefit corporation called Burlap & Barrel brings together social enterprise work with quality products through the ethical production and distribution of single-source spices. The founders of Burlap & Barrel learned from previous business attempts and ethical quarrels to form a passion project that focuses on the quality, not quantity, of the spices.

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  • 'Don't feed the monster!' The people who have stopped buying new clothes

    February 19, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom

    For some in the UK, ending their own accumulation of new clothes is one of the more important ways they can help the environment. Through thrift and secondhand shops, apps, and clothing exchanges, individuals are creating a more sustainable clothing network to make the shift away from new clothing easier.

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  • Urban Organics Wants to Fix Food

    February 15, 2019 |

    Outside |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Minnesota

    Urban Organics is a large-scale aquaponics endeavor growing out of an abandoned brewery building. They grow fish and fresh produce, almost all picked up onsite by locals, thus limiting the carbon footprint of the operation. The implications of the operation is perhaps its biggest feat: if they can prove that aquaponics at this scale is profitable, the entire agricultural industry might be transformed.

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  • Finding Reparations in an Unlikely Industry

    February 15, 2019 |

    Yes! Magazine |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Portland

    In Portland, legislation to legalize marijuana also includes a provision to provide funds specifically to marijuana businesses run by those disproportionately impacted by the "war on drugs." Now, Portland offers competitive grants to small cannabis companies so that entrepreneurs can thrive.

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  • Confronting Generations of Racial Economic Injustice in Charlotte

    February 13, 2019 |

    Next City |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

    In an initiative to level the playing field for businesses led by women and people of color, cities and businesses work together to evaluate and address racial and gender disparities in the private sector. By performing studies and creating programs that partner these business with franchises like the NBA, these programs offer opportunities to work past stereotypes and discrimination.

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  • Making an App to Make a Difference

    February 12, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    The lack of technology and app solutions for social problems is beginning to change thanks to the help of a growing group of technology accelerators (also called incubators) aimed at tech companies focused on social impact, rather than traditional profit-focused start-ups. Incubators like Blue Ridge Labs, Fast Forward, and Financial Solutions Lab offer capital, connections, and mentorship.

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  • ‘No men allowed': The gym getting women fit and into work

    February 12, 2019 |

    BBC |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Turkey, Istanbul

    Women only gyms are gaining popularity in Turkey, encouraging women to work out in a comfortable setting as well as to gain financial independence and entrepreneurial advice. Many of these women use their gym networks to overcome obstacles in the business community in open their own gyms, despite the pushback against women working outside of the home.

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