Category: business

Warsaw’s Smart Approach To City Transformation

October 4, 2019

Smart cities are becoming increasingly important as populations continue to grow. This requires better management of infrastructure and resources. Cities around the world are creating smart city strategies to ensure sustainable population growth with more efficient use of resources and increased quality of life. However, a smart city strategy is not the silver bullet for … More Warsaw’s Smart Approach To City Transformation

Results of The 2019 Planet B Insights Community Survey

October 1, 2019

The first Planet B Insights Community Survey results have been released and the insights are amazing! Earlier this year, we had 46 people from our community share their thoughts about the future of Australia, their actions and how they are making a difference. The purpose of this survey was to understand the views of a … More Results of The 2019 Planet B Insights Community Survey

Meet The First Social Entrepreneurship Hub In Azerbaijan

September 26, 2019

About 5 months ago I did not know anything about the country Azerbaijan. However, this all changed on a bus in Germany. Making small talk as we waited for the ever-late Flixbus, I met a guy from Azerbaijan. He told me all about his country, his start-up and how the country needs to focus on … More Meet The First Social Entrepreneurship Hub In Azerbaijan

The Sweetest Social Enterprise In Azerbaijan

September 24, 2019

My time in Azerbaijan has been a surprise. The buildings, culture, food and people have exceeded all expectations. However, I was not expecting to meet a 22 year social entrepreneur with bold, impactful plans!  I had the opportunity to meet Sara Rajabli, a 22 year old social entrepreneur in Baku, Azerbaijan. Her experience is incredibly … More The Sweetest Social Enterprise In Azerbaijan

How Intrepid Travel Is Empowering Women In Turkey

September 11, 2019

Travelling through the cities and towns of Turkey is an eye opening experience. The food, culture and scenery is breathtaking. As we wander through the streets, it is very common to see groups of men sitting around in cafes smoking and drinking coffee. Someone in our tour asked ‘Where are all the women?’ as we … More How Intrepid Travel Is Empowering Women In Turkey

Food Waste: A Global and Local Perspective

September 3, 2019

After an intense food waste moment in the Balkans I decided to research which countries are managing their food waste effectively. In Bosnia and Herzegovina I stayed at a rafting camp that was known for its delicious, traditional food. Our meals were indeed delicious however the portions were incredibly huge. Their standard meals for 1 … More Food Waste: A Global and Local Perspective

Mozaik’s Innovative Approach To Empower Bosnia’s Young Entrepreneurs

September 2, 2019

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country filled with beautiful, untouched nature and very welcoming, hospitable people. However their history is filled with centuries of turmoil. Walking around the streets of Sarajevo, buildings are riddled with bullet holes alongside monuments and graffiti remembering those lost in the Yugoslav war in the 1990s.  Rebuilding the country is … More Mozaik’s Innovative Approach To Empower Bosnia’s Young Entrepreneurs

Budva is Leading the Balkans in the Zero Waste Race

August 27, 2019

Montenegro, along with many other Balkan countries is becoming a hot summer tourist destination. With beautiful beaches, cheap prices and great local people, it is a new and exciting place to explore. For recovering economies, tourism is a lucrative industry as it provide jobs and injects funds into local communities. However, for many cities, local … More Budva is Leading the Balkans in the Zero Waste Race