Sam Harris is a deep thinker. His Waking Up podcast has become a regular go-to place for me when I’m doing a long drive. And it was there I listened to Johann Hari talking about his new book, Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions. The title says it…

To disrupt human consumptive behaviour globally, technology is a necessity – and that is the void VeganNation is filling. Rena Thomas and her brother, Isaac, became vegan on the same day. While their personal transformation was inspirational and magical, there were real challenges in choosing such a…

Every year, hundreds of children’s publishers produce millions of wonderful books for kids. But here’s the problem. Most people in the world can’t afford them. This is what Bushel and Peck Books are setting out to solve. Consider these facts: In low-income neighbourhoods, there’s an average of just…

Have you ever wondered, every time you buy a greetings card, what the cost is? Prices vary enormously but the half decent ones are upwards of a £2. But, what’s the real cost? Not to your pocket, but to the planet. Unless the card is recycled, or from sustainable sources, who is also paying for your…

We’ve all seen the devastating images of the wildfires in California: the U.S. Forest Service estimated that 1 million acres have been burned in California wildfires in 2018. These fires have been a call to action for Lasha Kvantalian, the founder of Treespond : an online platform for personalised…

Dan Barry is the founder of Marc Skid, LLC, a cheeky, eco-friendly underwear brand owner with a passion for giving back. Made with the finest cotton, Organic Pima, and with a recycled water bottle in each waistband, Marc Skid underwear is dedicated to the betterment of the world and its people. The…

“When the human being is your main point of focus, your main value, you feel alive.” This is Jeroen van Overbeek’s reason for being and the reason he founded Social Impakt . The story started in 2010, when he was Vice-President for EMEA, working in an international corporation, managing a US$260m…

How do you tackle plastic pollution, material waste and social isolation in one fell swoop? That’s a problem that Jordyn de Boer and Tania Potts are helping to solve with Boomerang Bags, fuelled by a burning desire to tackle plastic pollution at its source. Initially, they decided that, providing…

Chatterbox is building an online language learning service powered by refugee talent. Chatterbox connects the problem of underutilised refugee talent with an opportunity in the demand for their language skills. We train and employ displaced people to teach their native languages in the booming…

“I’m not leaving this toilet until we pre-sell $50,000 of product” So vowed Simon Griffiths, Co-founder of Who Gives A Crap on launching their IndieGoGo campaign. That gets attention. And the story has all the classic hallmarks of never giving up. It all started when Simon, and his Co-Founders,…

Clean water changes lives, especially for women & young girls. It saves hours of walking each day. It means better health and an increase in school attendance. Families can then invest time into earning money and creating small businesses. Opportunities for Life is a charity bringing clean water to…

Amazing Women Global is a coaching and training company which also showcases the stories of ordinary women doing amazing things through a bi-annual awards ceremony. It was founded by Roz Thornton in 2016. The mission of Amazing Women Global is to empower women to be the best version of themselves…

Our Atmosphere now contains the highest levels of C02 ever. We know the threat of climate change is very real. We must all share the responsibility for climate change. Of course, the switch to different types of renewable clean energy is critical. Governments must increase the use of renewable…

Gift buying can be a challenge for anyone. Coming up with eco-friendly, plastic-free gift ideas is even more tasking once you attempt the search. As we celebrate special events and seasons with the people in our lives, we should remember to consciously pick items which will eventually cause little…

Getting the most from our lives and being present in all that we do is an aspiration most of us share. However, to achieve this we need to pay attention and remain focused, which takes practice and the right guidance. Here are 5 mindfulness talks to inspire a great day. In our lives, we come across…

Estimates suggest that one-third of the food produced globally goes to waste. With food waste as a growing worldwide issue in mind, here are some tips to waste less food. Whether for great taste, nutritional value and healthy eating , or both, we all have our reasons for the type of food we consume.…

Centuries ago, sailors used wind turbines at sea to propel their boats. Today, offshore wind turbines are used to generate clean energy for cities around the world. What is offshore wind energy and how has it helped to produce cleaner greener power? By October 1990, news publications in Denmark were…

In the modern world that we live in, going green is an important challenge for many companies across the globe. Some of the largest and most widely recognised companies are now realising that they must operate in a more responsible way. They must remain relevant and appeal to changing consumer…

Fossil fuels have powered us for many decades. As we all know, they are not particularly kind to the environment. Our reliance on fossil fuel is changing as we seek to reverse the damage caused to the environment. Following decades of Co2 emissions entering the atmosphere, there have been changes to…

Modern solar energy is something that many of us are now familiar with. Energy companies, homeowners and businesses are increasingly harnessing the power of the sun to produce electricity using solar power. Despite this, many people might not realise that the history of solar power dates back many…

Amazon’s Leadership Principles And What We Can Learn? What are the Amazon Leadership Principles that have helped to make Amazon one of the most successful companies in the world? What Can We Learn From Jeff Bezos’ Leadership Style? As the creator of Amazon, the 18 th biggest company in the world…

We have perfected the art of paying less attention to our internal and external environments. For some people, they have to listen to music while walking or taking the train. Some have to drink their morning coffee while scrolling through their phones. Others can’t eat a meal if they are not…

Electricity consumption is one of our biggest environmental concerns, and for good reason. While the introduction of renewable energy has reduced our dependence on fossil fuel for electricity, the latter is still our main source of energy. Saving electricity at home can not only help reduce our…

Recycling is a word that dominates almost every media outlet. While the focus is often on reducing the use of plastic and recycling more, it can be easy to forget the amount of E-waste that is generated on a global scale. E-waste consists of electrical devices such as computer equipment, mobile…

Plastic waste is a significant problem that is having an impact on a global scale. We are now generating an estimated 300 million tonnes of plastic annually, according to a Greenpeace report 10% per cent of which eventually makes its way into our oceans . Unless drastic changes are made, this is…

Food waste is a global issue and is becoming a sticking point for many. A significant portion of the food we grow is wasted. Whether that is at the point of production or after it has reached the consumer, whatever it might be, food is being wasted. So, is now the time to find out how to raise…

Renewable energy is something that we hear about constantly and for good reason. What are the advantages of renewable energy as we are seeking to reverse the damage caused by green house gases? Wind turbines and solar panels are becoming increasingly common. They are dotted around the landscape and…

By Elizabeth Bohm Sustainability has become an increasingly important discussion as we hurtle towards breaching the limits of our planet and some say that fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil and gas. Although this isn’t quite correct, as it is hard to estimate the…

Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard Business School, conducted a study to understand what people’s strongest influences on each other in the workspace might be. Cuddy’s data revealed that the top two answers were an individual’s perceived competence and an individual’s perceived warmth.…

We are facing many different challenges across the world such as environmental accidents, global warming and industrial pollution but there is something else that is happening that many of us are not aware of. Food Waste. Food. We all need it and many of us are lucky enough to have access to the…

In 2015, Elizabeth, a student from Stony Brook University, decided to consistently study for 100 days and blog about it on her Tumblr to document the experience. She tagged this challenge as her ‘100 days of productivity’. The challenge kept her on her toes; she was tackling one task a day and…

Social media marketing has become an essential marketing tool for most organisations over the last decade. Social media now reaches more people, faster and in more ways in our day to day lives than previous mainstream advertising such as television. In fact, while people over 65s still cite TV as…

A Collaborative Culture Is Not Enough Organisations are responding to increasing complexity by enabling greater collaboration across organisational boundaries. As a result, new, better ways of doing things emerge from the daily interactions between teams and customers. The role of management changes…

While every social enterprise needs skilled and capable people, possibly the last thing a social enterprise needs are people willing to rest upon their laurels, or who think that the solutions existing today will be fit for an uncertain future. By understanding fixed and growth mindsets and using…

Human Trafficking is the Illegal trade in human beings for various forms of work or labour including begging, domestic work, prostitution, organ harvesting, etc. Why this matters here in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world Every year, the world faces the scourge of human trafficking which traumatizes…

In this second post for TRVST Dene Stuart explores the leadership qualities that are required and we can all develop to drive change. Dene previously introduced the principles of leadership for change , exploring why leadership is a required skill. ‘I know of no single formula for success. But over…

By Aleksa Burmazovic In this article the team from Startup Societies explore how to quickstart communities by providing the means for a place to start developing new ideas and approaches to governance and government. Government: A very poor product The World Bank claims that just over half of all…

With the media constantly bombarding us with news on which food to eat, and those foods to avoid it can all be a little confusing. To be at our best selves we need to choose to eat well. What is healthy eating? Here’s we’ll have a look and see if we can make it a little easier for you. No one said…