We spout a lot of eco-hoopla about toxins and pollutants and recycling around EcoSalon, and my hope is that you’ve…
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Jhonson Augustin: From Apprentice to Master Artisan
When Jhonson Augustin’s father left Haiti, his mother took on the full responsibility of caring for and supporting…
Mahaguthi: Crafting Towards Social Reform
With over 1,000 artisans under its wing in 150 workshops around the globe today, it’s hard to believe that Mahagut…
Killing with Keystrokes
People use eBay to sell more than just Juicy Couture and used plasmas – you can also find elephant ivory products …
Assisi: Helping Disadvantaged Women Find Their Niche
When disabled daughters of India are deemed unfit for marriage, many are condemned to a life of suffering. Unable to sup…
Undugu: Embracing Camaraderie
When the late Father Arnold Grol first encountered a parking boy in Nairobi, the boy’s story broke his heart. Grol…
Alize Sarl Landy: Providing Income in the Off-Season
Most of the inhabitants of Alasora, a small community in Madagascar, rely on work in the rice fields to support their fa…
The True Tree Hugger: Making Paper from Recycled Cotton
Though computers are helping to move us toward a paperless world, we’re not quite there. Seeing room for progress,…