I transform salmon skin into eco-leather

With a 6% increase every year, farmed salmon is becoming one of the most consumed fish in the world. In processing plants, no one is making use of the skins of these thousands of salmon, except Stiven.

I can recycle anything you throw away

Tom invented a new plastic material made in part from the millions of tonnes of waste that consumers sent to him in by post. He accepted everything, even cigarette butts and diapers! Simply brilliant.

I created a new kind of citizen action

What if consumers could have an almost instantaneous effect on the revenue of large industries and retailers? With carrotmob, Brent has conferred this magic power—along with the fun of putting it to use.

I teach empathy with babies

Thanks to the ‘80s gem Three Men and a Baby, we all know the effect a baby can have on a group of bachelors. It turns out babies can have the same effect on young school children. To see how, read up on Marie’s “Roots of Empathy” program.

I recycle rare earth metals

With the miniaturisation of all our electronic devices, the demand for rare earth metals is exploding. Thanks to the method developed by Wolfram, recovering these minerals from discarded devices could be very profitable. This is one to watch.

I opened an arts school for vulnerable children

Children love the circus. Why not use it to encourage them to go to school? This producer took on the challenge–and it’s allowed children in Salé on the outskirts of Rabat to shoot for the moon. Breathtaking.

I’m reducing crime with urban planning

The construction of a cable car in one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in Medellin completely changed the face of the city. The street no longer belongs to drug cartels but have been reclaimed by the residents and even tourists. An exceptional model of urban planning.

I give people back their smiles

This clown, one of the most celebrated in Spain, wanted to offer a few moments of happiness to uprooted children from around the world. He makes them laugh with his “Clowns Without Borders” association.

I created a blanket coat for the homeless

Veronika, a young designer, created a coat tailored to the needs of the homeless. It is manufactured in Detroit by an all-female workforce made up of women from difficult backgrounds. Social conscience pervades every aspect of this admirable project.