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Mai Zahrat

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Taking “Baby” Steps to Save Endangered Elephants
April 12, 2021
Need an idea for your next baby shower? How about fair trade, organic clothes designed to grow with baby – and to grow the ranks of endangered African elephants at the same time?
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Food & Drink
Raise a Cup to Preservation
March 29, 2021
Can smarter agriculture and integrated community development help to preserve one of the most endangered species on the planet? If coffee lovers change their drinking habits, the answer might be yes.
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Food & Drink
Not Your Average Cup of Tea
March 15, 2021
Do you know who grew your tea, how they live, or how much they’re paid? Transparency is a problem in an industry controlled by a handful of big players, but one social enterprise is working to provide greater clarity – and impact.
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Food & Drink
Junking the Junk Food Habit
March 1, 2021
There’s no shortcut to a healthy lifestyle, but cutting down on junk food is a great start. One social entrepreneur thinks she has the recipe for better eating – and a better world.
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Changing Lives Six Yards at a Time
February 15, 2021
Start with some of the world’s most beautiful fabric, then recycle it into home decor and accessories hand-crafted by marginalized women. That’s the recipe for female empowerment at Shakti.ism.
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Shop Like a Hero – No Cape Required
January 25, 2021
Think it’s a frustrating and time-consuming chore to find home products that are good for the earth? If so, Ryan Lewis might just be your “Hero.”
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Wellness
Coconut Oil: Skincare with a Conscience
January 11, 2021
Coconut oil isn’t just for cooking anymore. Meet a company where high-quality skincare products drive a high-impact mission on behalf of exploited farmers, hungry kids, and disabled adults.
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Fashion
Fashioning a Future for Displaced People
December 28, 2020
Start with distinctive fabrics from around the world, then hire refugees to turn them into beautiful, sustainable fashion. At Threads by Nomad, that’s just part of the design for impact.
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Fashion
A Sandal Helps Give Poverty the Boot
November 9, 2020
Many fashionistas recognize the distinctive look of African beadwork, but it took a savvy aid worker to recognize the potential for marrying style and impact.
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Fashion
Beautiful Ways to “Carry a Cause”
October 12, 2020
Your accessories should be more than an afterthought. At Malia Designs, every bag, case, and wallet helps to empower vulnerable artisans and prevent human trafficking.
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