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Climaider is an app to help people in Denmark take collective action on Climate Change.   Heart of Waraba Intern-Writer, Jordan Cabrol, conducts a fascinating interview with Climaider co-founder, Oskar Hansen.


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The fique plant’s strong roots allow the fibrous plant to stand tall and stay connected to the world

around them. Like these plants’ roots, sustainable entrepreneurs Laura Goyez Fuentes and María

Fuentes stay connected to their culture by selling and promoting Colombian artistry that has been

admired around the world. With customers from Europe, to Japan, to the United States, they have

provided access to these traditional handmade woven designs, and in the process, supporting the

hardworking, skilled communities of the craftspeople from which they come.

This episode was edited and produced by Ben Rappaport. Our theme music was composed by Anu Frempong.


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For entrepreneur Janneke Geven, the pandemic gave way for her incredible vision of a sustainable fitness brand to come to fruition. Having grown up all over the world, from the Netherlands to Syria to the U.S. to Scotland, Janneke realized her passion for travel. The many beautiful places she encountered impelled a deep appreciation for our planet within her. She realized how important it is to keep the earth as clean as can be, heavily contributing to her interest in sustainability.

In addition to her dedication to preserving the health of our planet, being a lifelong athlete and maintaining an active lifestyle herself, Janneke’s goal is to continue the mission of Terra Active – making healthy living synonymous with a healthy planet.

To check out Janneke’s brand, visit terra-active.com.

This episode was edited and produced by Ben Rappaport. Our theme music was composed by Anu Frempong.


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Welcome back to Heart of Waraba where we support, uplift and inspire sustainable entrepreneurs from around the globe. We are so excited to be back for the 2021 season. We have a new group of interns who bring fresh ideas to the table and new entrepreneurs with compelling stories to share. We hope that by sharing the stories of these entrepreneurs you share their passion and dedication for making positive change in the world. Please visit our website, Heart of Waraba for more stories and information. Thank you for listening and joining the pride.

This podcast was edited and produced by Ben Rappaport. Our theme music was composed by Anu Frempong.


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Desserto is an alternative to animal leather, which not only kills cows but produces unimaginable amounts of waste,

Desserto has patented a technology that transforms mature cactus leaves into a soft multipurpose

material. The product is aimed towards brands of all sizes who are looking to transform their respective

industries by taking a stand against the normalized unsustainability of leather. 

Desserto is tackling the problems with traditional leather by offering a high-quality product to revolutionize the industry.

Using cactus just made sense. A native plant is known for its stability and resilience, it was abundant and

carried symbolism of the place and culture of Mexico. “It is even on our flag”, Adrian pointed out to me.

Having raised no capital, they used money from their savings and family loans to begin a two-year R and

D process to make their envisioned product a reality. “At the beginning, many people were skeptical

about the project and didn’t think it was going to be possible, but we stuck to it”, he explained.

Eventually, they settled upon a cactus species, technology, and production cycle.



This podcast was edited and produced by Ben Rappaport. Our theme music was composed by Anu Frempong.


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If you visit Portugal, you’ll find many charming farms and small orchards. The countryside here is dotted with villages like this: quaint and welcoming, surrounded by European greenery and the warm wind blowing in from the coast. Tucked into this beautiful landscape is a small company that sells to consumers in over 100 countries around the world, all based out of just a single warehouse and office. This small store is freeze-drying fruit from local farms that would otherwise go bad, hence its name: The Rotten Fruit Box. Behind this nearly-solo startup, is Tony Fernandes. Healthy freeze-dried fruit snacks delivered to your door (or office). They use 100% fruit, nothing else added, sourced from small farmers. They focus on reducing food waste by using "ugly"​ fruit that would not otherwise find its way to supermarkets.


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