Social Enterprise Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:25:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png Social Enterprise Archives - Positive News 32 32 The organisation transforming derelict homes – and how to support it https://www.positive.news/economics/good-business/the-organisation-transforming-derelict-homes-and-how-you-can-support-it-latch/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:03:45 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=447985 In Leeds, a family becomes homeless every seven hours, while over 4,000 properties lie derelict. This organisation is finding a solution

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]]> The magical moss helping women in rural Peru to become entrepreneurs https://www.positive.news/society/the-magical-moss-helping-women-in-rural-peru-to-become-entrepreneurs/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:41:42 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=425759 In the Peruvian Andes, life is not always easy. Now, sustainable harvesting of sphagnum moss is helping women to thrive

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]]> Seeing red: meet the activists making periods positive for all https://www.positive.news/society/seeing-red-meet-the-activists-making-periods-positive-for-all/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:45:13 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=412624 Taboos around menstruation abound. Luckily, these activists are making bold strides to effect change

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]]> Six ways to have a positive impact when doing your Christmas shopping https://www.positive.news/economics/ways-to-shop-for-gifts-more-ethically-this-christmas/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:59 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=340648 Want to have a positive impact when Christmas shopping? Here are six things you can do with minimal effort

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]]> 20 smart ideas that helped make the world better in 2022 https://www.positive.news/society/20-sustainability-heroes-making-waves-in-2022-global-good-awards/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:31 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=406845 Big challenges like the climate crisis require big thinking. Here are 20 people, places and ideas driving positive change

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]]> This fashion label turns refugee lifejackets into statement clothing https://www.positive.news/society/this-fashion-label-turns-refugee-lifejackets-into-statement-clothing/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:56 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=395812 A refugee fashion entrepreneur is turning lifejackets worn by asylum seekers into fashion items that support other refugees

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]]> Five female-run businesses using design to create a waste-free world https://www.positive.news/society/five-female-run-businesses-using-design-to-create-a-waste-free-world/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:07:03 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=385587 These female-founded businesses have found novel ways of eliminating waste, including 'collaborating' with bacteria

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]]> 12 ways to love your community this Valentine’s Day (and beyond) https://www.positive.news/society/12-ways-to-love-your-community-this-valentines-day-and-beyond/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:25:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=384202 From leading a litter pick, to sharing tools with neighbours, here's how to show love for your community this Valentine's Day

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]]> Joking aside: the comedy co-op bringing laughter back to north-east England https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/culture/the-comedy-co-op-bringing-laughter-back-to-north-east-england/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:58:39 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=382314 Felt Nowt, a not-for-profit organisation set up by a group of comics, is bringing laughter to communities that don’t have comedy clubs

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]]> Wanted: 1,000 worm-loving food waste alchemists https://www.positive.news/society/wanted-1000-worm-loving-food-waste-alchemists/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:44:16 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=380208 Community groups and households in the UK can request to be sent free worms, as part of
a project by The Urban Worm CIC

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