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Sustainable Talent: How a Non-Profit Bridges The Gap For Businesses and Students

April 10, 2019

Breaking into the workforce can be a challenge for many recent graduates around the world. It can be even harder for those who want to bring their purpose and passion into the workforce. This was the problem for about 12 founders including Markus and Simon (who are still working at Sustainergies) about 10 years ago … More Sustainable Talent: How a Non-Profit Bridges The Gap For Businesses and Students

Sustainable Travel Guide: Tokyo

April 6, 2019

Debating which ramen I should buy in a Tokyo supermarket, an older Japanese lady decided it was the perfect time to start a conversation. She spoke in very fast Japanese about how the Fukushima disaster has changed agriculture in Japan and means that a lot of food is now imported from overseas. She looked at … More Sustainable Travel Guide: Tokyo

5 Practical Tips to Reduce Your Waste

April 3, 2019

The plastic epidemic has reached a crisis point and there is growing acceptance that practices must change. These practices must be acknowledged from both a business and consumer level. Businesses need to minimise the plastic in production and we as consumers need to look for alternatives. However, it is often perceived as ‘too hard’ to … More 5 Practical Tips to Reduce Your Waste

How the 2020 Olympics Could Change Japan for Good

April 1, 2019

The Olympic and Paralympic games are an exciting time for viewers around the world. As the Olympics and Paralympics will be held in Tokyo next year, I have been asking locals if they are excited. The general consensus is a subtle eye roll and an even more subtle shake of their head. When I ask … More How the 2020 Olympics Could Change Japan for Good

What is Shared Value and Why Does it Matter?

March 29, 2019

The range of social and environmental issues continue to evolve which will not just impact our lives, but also the course of business growth. Government and charities have long been seen as the entities who were best placed to solve social and environmental issues. However, the pace of this change means that Government and charities … More What is Shared Value and Why Does it Matter?

Social Innovation Perspectives in Japan: Robin Lewis [Interview]

March 28, 2019

Researching about sustainability, startups and social innovation for my global trip would often include endless keyword searches leading to infinite pages and bizarre paths. Luckily for me, Japan was easy! I typed in ‘social innovation Japan’ and front and centre was Robin Lewis with his latest venture, Social Innovation Japan. I was fortunate enough to … More Social Innovation Perspectives in Japan: Robin Lewis [Interview]

Sustainable Travel Guide: Hong Kong

March 25, 2019

What is happening on the streets of Hong Kong with regards to sustainability? Well, when it comes to food things are starting to happen which is good for tourists and locals alike. However, there are big challenges regarding population growth, waste management and sustainable shopping that is impacting the lives of locals. Here is a … More Sustainable Travel Guide: Hong Kong

The 3 Mindsets That Have Shaped Social Change in the Office

March 20, 2019

Can businesses really do good for society AND maintain profit?! This is the emerging question that is on the minds of leaders globally. Today we explore the evolution of the role of business and why the next wave of growth matters for both business and society. Key points: The mindset of business leaders is starting … More The 3 Mindsets That Have Shaped Social Change in the Office

5 Ways to Find Your Work Tribe

March 7, 2019

If there is one thing you should know about me is that I love food and people. Any opportunity to find people and food is time well spent! I previously worked in a large corporate that seemed to have endless catered meetings with consistent (and delicious) leftovers. A food loving colleague and I saw this … More 5 Ways to Find Your Work Tribe

Philippe Guichard: Designing for the greater good [Interview]

February 14, 2019

‘In school, I was called ‘the original’, because I didn’t really fit in anywhere.’ Philippe Guichard, an award-winning Industrial Designer reflected as we sat in a busy Nursery Cafe in Coburg, Melbourne. Although at the time being a misfit was hard, he has used it to his advantage and built a career outside the box. … More Philippe Guichard: Designing for the greater good [Interview]

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