The future of technology is often portrayed as glamorous and exciting; flying cars, talking robots, and holographic communication are just a few scenes that may come to mind (The Jetsons, anyone?). Yet, it’s no secret that our tech also causes problems. Pollution from the internet or mental health issues of adolescent tech users are only […]
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The Problems in the Tech Industry (& How to Solve Them)
Grow Ensemble’s founder and host of the Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Podcast, Cory Ames, sat down with Corey Kohn, the CEO of tech cooperative Dojo 4, to talk about Dojo4’s latest initiative, Antidote to Tech. The project aims to improve the technology we use every day by empowering the developers behind our screens. In order […]
21 Best Sustainable Travel Tips: From Plan to Your Post-Trip Travel Home
I feel torn. I love to travel, especially if that means I’m rejoining old friends and potentially making new ones. But I know it’s hard to make travel a truly “sustainable activity.” Does sustainable tourism exist? Can we travel responsibly, while being more mindful of other people and the planet? I don’t know. I’ve traveled […]
What Is Food Waste and How to Combat It with Food Recovery
We all know that food waste is something that happens in the world. That’s why it hurts the heart a little to see food go to waste after dinner or grow mold, untouched in your fridge. But there is more to the issue than just food being thrown in the trash. To appreciate how much […]
Social Change: What Is It, How Does It Happen & How Can It Apply to Climate Change?
Looking through the history of social change is like reading a list of turning points in humanity. Everything from wars, revolutions, protests, changing laws, politics, empowering people, religion, independence movements, and much more can come under the broad heading of social change. The people involved in these changes had an idea for a better future […]
24 Female Entrepreneurs Using Business as a Force for Good
It’s not about net worth for these women entrepreneurs, it’s about the impact that they’re able to make in the world. Their success stories are about changing the world of fashion, eliminating the need for single-use plastics, disrupting what we think about women’s sexual health and wellness, and so much more. This list isn’t your […]
