Polyculture sounds complicated, but the truth is, you’re probably already practicing it. As Dr. Naomi van der Velden of the Permaculture Association of Britain points out, “Compared to a large farm field of a single crop, an allotment plot or kitchen garden is a...
Crowdfunding can be an invaluable resource for businesses of all kinds. Smaller and medium-sized companies, though, will perhaps benefit the most. Crowdfunding green business campaigns can draw from all over the world, so if you’re considering using a crowdfunding...
In reflecting on a meeting I helped organize for a multi-organization, multi-stakeholder network, I realized that there’s more to online collaboration than using the right technology and best practices. In July 2020 a survey was conducted by Collective...
Faced with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID environment, many charities are exploring whether closer collaborative working or merger may provide an improved level of operational resilience to help mitigate the economic uncertainty which lies ahead. This...
How can practitioners use research and knowledge work to maximize their impact? Oftentimes it seems as though taking time for reflection, research, and deep thinking is at odds with the entrepreneurial spirit, but a recent conversation with Alexandra Ioan reminds us...
Social washing is the new buzzword that has emerged from the misrepresentation of companies appearing more socially responsible than they actually are. You may have heard of greenwashing when companies put marketing-friendly words such as “sustainable,” “natural,”...
