Aware of the adverse effects of chemical dyes on the environment, Aurelia decided to start manufacturing clothes made from natural dyes … except that no machine existed on the market to produce small batches. Never mind, one exists today thanks to Aurelia!
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My couriers are deaf and mute
to offer employment to Indians with disabilities who have been socially ostracised, Dhruv launched a one-of-a-kind courier service. Mirakle Couriers make a million little miracles happen every day.
Tony Meloto – 26 mn portrait
Tony likes to define himself as a radical optimist. When we learned that his efforts had already helped one million Filipinos out of abject poverty and that he planned to help another 5 million by 2024, without so much as a penny in his pocket, we were ready to follow in his footsteps and make his philosophy our own.
I make edible food packaging
How can we put an end to the plastic packaging that accompanies nearly all the food products we consume? By replacing it with edible materials! It’s a forward-looking idea from our pioneer David. Beautiful, ethical and eco.
I doubled green space by building a hotel
To restore some green to the concrete jungle, Wong Mun Summ designed an incredible garden hotel in the heart of Singapore. A true paradise on earth in a hellish mega city.
I created the bank of the poor
70% of the world’s population is unable to use banking services. To give them access to savings and credit, this philosopher has launched a one-of-a-kind banking network. Rewarding!
I reveal the secret life of water
This Japanese pioneer spent 20 years collecting a wide variety of water samples, which he would then freeze and observe under a microscope to see the crystals that formed. He took thousands of photographs, showing crystal formations that range from totally harmonious to chaotic and demonstrating that water is more than just its chemical formula.
We save lovers from death
In India, so-called “honour crimes” are rife. Young people who want to marry for love face paying a high price. To prevent the worst acts of violence, Sanjay and Harsh started Love Commandos. It’s an incredible effective support network that gives star-crossed lovers the chance to live happily ever after.
I created the world’s first solar cycle path
Since space to install solar panels is in short supply in urban areas, Sten decided to use the surface of cycle paths. The result is a happy marriage between cyclists and green energy providers!
I change the lives of Africa’s poorest farmers
A robust and inexpensive manual water pump. The system that Nick has developed is a revolultion in its field. This pump can easily replace crop irrigation using buckets–still a common practice in Africa. Elementary my dear Watson!