Climaider is an app to help people in Denmark take collective action on Climate Change. Heart of Waraba Intern-Writer, Jordan Cabrol, conducts a fascinating interview with Climaider co-founder, Oskar Hansen.
Mar 05, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The fique plant’s strong roots allow the fibrous plant to stand tall and stay connected to the world around them. Like these plants’ roots, sustainable entrepreneurs Laura Goyez Fuentes and María Fuentes stay connected to their culture by selling and promoting Colombian artistry that has been admired around the world. With customers from Europe, to Japan, to the United States, they have provided access to these traditional handmade woven designs, and in the process, supporting the hardworking, s...
Sep 11, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 3
For entrepreneur Janneke Geven, the pandemic gave way for her incredible vision of a sustainable fitness brand to come to fruition. Having grown up all over the world, from the Netherlands to Syria to the U.S. to Scotland, Janneke realized her passion for travel. The many beautiful places she encountered impelled a deep appreciation for our planet within her. She realized how important it is to keep the earth as clean as can be, heavily contributing to her interest in sustainability. In addition...
Sep 04, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to Heart of Waraba where we support, uplift and inspire sustainable entrepreneurs from around the globe. We are so excited to be back for the 2021 season. We have a new group of interns who bring fresh ideas to the table and new entrepreneurs with compelling stories to share. We hope that by sharing the stories of these entrepreneurs you share their passion and dedication for making positive change in the world. Please visit our website, Heart of Waraba for more stories and informat...
Aug 28, 2021•2 min
Desserto is an alternative to animal leather, which not only kills cows but produces unimaginable amounts of waste, Desserto has patented a technology that transforms mature cactus leaves into a soft multipurpose material. The product is aimed towards brands of all sizes who are looking to transform their respective industries by taking a stand against the normalized unsustainability of leather. Desserto is tackling the problems with traditional leather by offering a high-quality product to revo...
Aug 28, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 1
If you visit Portugal, you’ll find many charming farms and small orchards. The countryside here is dotted with villages like this: quaint and welcoming, surrounded by European greenery and the warm wind blowing in from the coast. Tucked into this beautiful landscape is a small company that sells to consumers in over 100 countries around the world, all based out of just a single warehouse and office. This small store is freeze-drying fruit from local farms that would otherwise go bad, hence its n...
Jul 29, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Amelia Shore talks with Ben Rappaport, Srilekhya Vennamaneni, and Michael Shore about waste management innovations across the world. Michael Shore is the founder of Heart of Waraba and previously served as the Recycling Coordinator for Chatham County, North Carolina. He gives insight on history and progress of recycling in the U.S. and the importance of companies like Recykal and Kay Blada. Srilekhya recently interviewed Abhishek Dishpande about his company Recykal in India.Dishpande's digital p...
Jul 21, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jo Hand is concerned about climate change and thinks we should make sustainable shopping choices. But in practice, that tends to be difficult. Hand’s company, Giki, is helping consumers in the United Kingdom shop in more eco-friendly ways. Fortunately, Jo Hand and her husband, James, love data. They are driven to help people make sense of the terabytes of data related to climate change and sustainability. They launched Giki Social Enterprise to guide people toward sustainable choices when shoppi...
Jul 04, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Egyptian entrepreneur Ahmed Yehia takes on ecotourism, and teaches us about trust, thinking resourcefully, and rebirth along the way. Persistence is what Ahmed answered as his greatest lesson so far. From navigating the public-private sector relationship to gaining the trust of the local community, Ahmed has practiced persistence all the way through. Moving into the tourism sector from his previous ventures was not easy, but after six years of working in this area, Ahmed can happily say he made ...
Jul 04, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Thank you for joining us on this journey to create a more sustainable future through entrepreneurship. We hope you enjoy this podcast and find hope to tackle the environmental issues facing the world.
Jun 09, 2020•5 min
Jerry Winata thinks holistically and takes risks to increase sustainability for small islands in Indonesia, leading change for nations around the world. Winata runs the Bawah Anambas Foundation. The focus of his nonprofit is the inclusion of the community. Combined with a risk-taking approach, the foundation helps to create ripples near and far. Since Winata began the foundation in 2018, it has grown to help the villagers. Guests at the resort can travel to the outer islands and teach the native...
Jun 08, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Tim O'Hara is the founder and director of Rancho Mastatal in San Jose, Costa Rica. His sustainable education center provides programming to people of all ages from all over the world. Today we explore Tim's story and the mission of The Ranch, as most of the locals call it. Through a focus on ruralization, local economies, and sustainable use of natural resources, Tim and The Ranch have built a sustainable community that is a model for the beauty of rural areas. Music: Accralate Kevin MacLeod (in...
May 29, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
