Did you know that food waste occurs at every stage of the supply chain? Around 25% of produce never even leaves the farm, with logistical issues and market fluctuations seeing edible produce land on the garbage pile. Then there are supermarkets... By Hudson Brown
Read MoreThe way we consume and value food has changed drastically over the last few decades. Can our food systems keep up?
Explore how digital collaboration is revolutionising the way we connect with our food and combat global challenges, promoting resilience and sustainability in a world that's hungry for change. By Daniel Vlahek
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Read MoreDesign leaders and practitioners across Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand are pushing back against the status quo, exploring the ethics of social design amidst the challenges of advanced capitalism. Discover insights from the Doing Design Differently Tour, where community and collaboration were key. By Dr Emma Blomkamp…
Read MoreWith an estimated 2.24 billion tonnes of waste generated annually, and the waste management industry struggling to keep up, could micro hubs be the solution? By Daniel Vlahek
Read MoreThe apps we use on a daily basis shape our minds, our relationships and our societies. It’s time for an update.
There are tonnes of amazing apps that are doing great things for people and planet, if you know where to look. By Daniel Simons
Read MoreThese payment processing platforms are turning every payment into a force for good. By Alexi Freeman
Read MoreWhile government support for the arts declines, Supper Sessions works to empower local creatives through fine-dining communal dinners. Learn about the experimental grassroots funding model taking place in these highly collaborative events. By Hudson Brown
Read MoreAs climate change heats up the planet, athletes and fans are stepping up for action. From solar-powered Super Bowls to player-led climate petitions, sports are scoring big for the environment. Meet the game-changers leading the charge to a greener, cooler future. By Daniel Simons
Read MoreDiscover why two leading Australian circular fashion brands, Arnsdorf and A.BCH, are closing their doors in 2024. Explore the journey of these pioneers and what it means for the future of sustainable fashion. By Nikki Stefanoff
Read MoreCultivate your understanding of co-design evolution with Dr Emma Blomkamp's in-depth analysis. Explore toolkits, maturity models, and effective collaboration strategies in social innovation.
Read MoreSince the dawn of time, humans have been hardwired to crave a reciprocal connection with nature. Yet in the blink of an eye, much of our actual jungles have been transformed into concrete jungles.
Biophilia emerged as a response to this detachment, recognising our innate need to reconnect with our roots. By Alexi Freeman
Read MoreGlobal Citizen's mission to end poverty by 2030 is making waves. Read how they're catalysing change worldwide. Discover the power of collective action and impactful change. By Daniel Simons
Read MoreDive into the innovative approaches of three brands that are reshaping the design landscape and championing a more sustainable and compassionate future. From ALT. Leather's biomaterials crafted from agricultural waste to Studio Klarenbeek & Dros' eco-friendly creations, and Vivobarefoot's purpose-driven footwear, these brands prioritise the planet over profit. By Alexi Freeman
Read MoreNate Hagens, an expert in systems thinking, neuroscience, and ecological economics, reveals the challenges humanity faces in the era of polycrisis.
Find out why 'net zero' might be a dangerous goal and where our efforts should be directed for a sustainable future. By Daniel Simons
Whether it’s the future of general intelligence or the disruptions caused by generative AI, almost everyone alive is waking up to the world-changing potential of these breakthrough technologies.
Read MoreWhen it comes to tackling society’s most wicked challenges, some people are ‘dreamers’ and some people are ‘doers.’ For Katie Patrick, the author of ‘How to Save The World,’ dreaming, is doing.
Read MoreWhen you reflect on your connection to food what comes to mind? Childhood memories steeped in rich, homely recipes, a concoction of our favourite flavours? Or maybe it's the evenings gathered around the dining table with friends and family? At the root of this ritual is an understanding that food is grounded in much more than what gets served on the table. By: Rachel Worcou
Read MoreExtrapolations is the latest Apple TV series from Burns. It is set 15 years in the future, roughly the same amount of time that passed between Contagion and Covid. This time, instead of dropping us into the middle of a pandemic, Burns transports us to a future where the climate crisis has continued to intensify unabated. We can only hope that this time his cautionary prognostication won’t be as accurate.
Read MoreSolitaire Townsend sees the future as a race between armageddon and awesome, and she’s betting on awesome. The rebel-with-a-cause, who grew up on a council estate in Bedford and began her ‘activist career’ at the age of 12. Since then she has authored two best-selling books, is an in-demand global keynote speaker, runs one of the most influential purpose-driven communications agencies on the planet, and was recently named as a United Nations SDG Pioneer.
Read MoreIn a 2016 lecture given at the opening of Cambridge University’s Centre for the Future of Intelligence, renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking warned that the development of Artificial Intelligence would ‘either be the best, or the worst thing ever to happen to humanity,’ and that, 'if we were not careful, it might be the last thing'. | Words: Daniel Simons
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