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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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This computer will grow your food in the future

This computer will grow your food in the future | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
What if we could grow delicious, nutrient-dense food, indoors anywhere in the world? Caleb Harper, director of the Open Agriculture Initiative at the MIT Media Lab, wants to change the food system by connecting growers with technology. Get to know Harper's "food computers" and catch a glimpse of what the future of farming might look like.
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10 leading sustainability innovations - The Guardian

10 leading sustainability innovations - The Guardian | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

A study released today profiles 100 leading sustainability innovations. We showcase the top 10, featuring carbon-neutral plastic, e-waste recycling kiosks and an ethical smartphone

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The next generation demands sustainable, innovative business - eco-business.com

The next generation demands sustainable, innovative business - eco-business.com | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

Christina Marule owns a spaza shop — the equivalent of a corner store — in rural South Africa. Five years ago she was forced to keep her young son out of school while she traveled to the nearest market, a half day’s trip away, to purchase products to sell in her store. Today, she manages inventory via text message from a mobile device. Her son is back in the classroom.

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Streets and Permeable Paving and Extreme Weather Preparedness | Sustainable Cities Collective

Streets and Permeable Paving and Extreme Weather Preparedness | Sustainable Cities Collective | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

In the circles I travel, there is a lot of discussion about the importance of streets and their design to our communities. In short, for many decades there has been too little attention paid to the effect of streets on pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, merchants and their customers, on children. Instead, the overwhelming thrust of thinking about these critically important public spaces has been placed upon their role as conveyances for motor vehicles.

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World Economic Forum: Where will the “Household Names” in Social Enterprise come from?

World Economic Forum: Where will the “Household Names” in Social Enterprise come from? | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
'World Economic Forum: Where will the “Household Names” in Social Enterprise come from?' blog post by David Wilcox.
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Column: The next generation demands sustainable, innovative business - Reuters

Column: The next generation demands sustainable, innovative business - Reuters | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

Christina Marule owns a spaza shop — the equivalent of a corner store — in rural South Africa. Five years ago she was forced to keep her young son out of school while she traveled to the nearest market, a half day's trip away, to purchase products to sell in her store. Today, she manages inventory via text message from a mobile device. Her son is back in the classroom.

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