Paying for the Sun: An Interview with Piyush Mathur
Depending on where you live in the world, access to energy can be either a daily given or a real question mark. Even in the age of electricity, one in five people across the globe lacks access to it, while
A French Connection: An Interview with Krama Heritage
Every country has its own set of unique and defining characteristics, from history to politics to culture. In the case of Cambodia, one of the most traditional forms of clothing in the country is the Krama, a scarf commonly made
Sailing to Discover our Plastic Oceans
EDITOR's Note: The original version of this article was published in UN Chronicle and may be found here. I was woken in the middle of the night by a thud on the hull of our boat. We rushed up on deck
Clothing a Rebellion: An interview with AllRiot
Messaging is one of the most important responsibilities of any company or brand, especially today with the proliferation of options across all industries. Messaging is what separates winning companies from also-rans, and it’s what makes businesses attract and, more importantly,
Don’t Be Evil: the Other Side of the Tech Industry
How to Address the Tech World's Moral Blindness Who leads the tech world and what is their impact on the economy? Put together two remarkable statistics: Of the ten richest men in America, only three are not tech billionaires: Warren Buffett
Sustainably Stitching: An Interview with Mafia
By now, recycling has become very established in many countries around the world today. A Forbes report from 2016 noted that nearly all of the countries in the OECD recycle some portion of their waste, with Germany in particular recycling
Healthy surroundings: An Interview with Eskayel
It's easy to completely ignore wallpaper and not think about what goes behind making it. By definition it’s meant to be in the background, present in a home but not the main attraction. In reality, wallpaper isn’t as benign as it
A Decade of Determination: Eliminating River Blindness
Phrases like ‘South-South trade’ get traction in conversation because they become universal shorthand for more than just economic activity. They capture the imagination because they are emotive, conveying a feeling of regional confidence and of unleashing new possibilities. I think
Learning English in the 21st Century: An Interview with Paul Gollash
While English may not be the most spoken language in the world, it is arguably the most influential and important. It pervades politics, finance and entertainment, and as such, a working knowledge of it is an incredibly valuable asset to
It’s More Than Just a Condom: An interview with Hanx
HANX is empowering women in their bid for sexual liberation and equality. We all know to well, the awkwardness that arises when one wants to purchase condoms from your local supermarket, or maybe you are strong enough to brave the lucky dip
Bolt Mobility’s AppScooter: Making electric mobility more accessible and safer
Bolt Mobility is a startup from the Netherlands preparing a major breakthrough in the market of transportation. Its electric scooter, the AppScooter, is environmentally friendly, safer than a regular scooter and has an innovative and functional design built to help
Every Bite Makes an Impakt: The Algae Factory
Combining the ultimate luxury food with the ultimate superfood may just be the most exciting combination since strawberries and cream. The Algae Factory is a dutch company based around quality combinations in their products, and also in their manufacturing methods.