Impactful Ninja

When donating shoes to kids in poverty, did you know that we can have about five times the positive impact when donating a shoe that grows? 👇 🎥 We’ve just launched a new podcast episode with Andrew Kroes from Because International. Andrew holds a B.A. in Business Management from Northwest Nazarene University, a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), and held leadership roles in operations, relationship management, and sales. Then, in 2015, he joined Because International as president. Over the years, Andrew’s favorite part about Because International has been the never-ending journey of wrestling over what it means to “help” and partner with communities. 💚 Because International's mission is to use products as solutions to alleviate poverty. For example, their flagship product, The Shoe That Grows, grows five sizes and lasts for years, created for kids impacted by poverty. They have since learned lots of lessons in the creation, production, and distribution of The Shoe That Grows, and are sharing their experience via their Because Accelerator program, which is designed to help entrepreneurs take their innovative products to the next level. Here are three key points that you'll learn from this episode: ✅ How their founder got the idea for a shoe that grows when he worked at an orphanage in rural Kenya... ✅ How their shoes are different and more impactful over a longer period of time... ✅ How they started a business accelerator program to help locals make a positive impact in their community... 👉 Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/drfYCf5J

Amid growing concerns about the textile industry’s environmental impact, there is pressure to find greener options not only for your clothes but also for your accessories. Unfortunately, fashion greenwashing makes it harder for you and other consumers to figure out which clothing brands offer the most eco-friendly accessories, from belts to clutches. So, we had to ask: Which are the most sustainable accessories brands? 👇 https://lnkd.in/g-aENUij Unbelts, HYER GOODS, Johnstons of Elgin, Nisolo, BOTTLETOP, ECOALF, O My Bag Amsterdam, Whelk Goods, Mila.Vert _ Sustainable Luxury Fashion, BEEN London, Raven + Lily, zestt organics, Sustain by Kat, OPERA CAMPI - world's best hemp, UNRECORDED #sustainableliving #accessories #ecofriendlyfashion #fashiongreenwashing #sustainablebrands

In the US, nearly 90,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with lymphoma in 2024 alone, leading to over 21,000 deaths. Fighting lymphoma is vital due to its impact on all ages, subtle onset, and its severe effects on the immune system, which can lead to life-threatening complications. Fortunately, charities are working hard to enhance research, improve patient support, and increase awareness for early diagnosis, better treatments, and higher survival rates. So we had to ask: What are the best charities that combat lymphoma? 👇 https://lnkd.in/gs47gQK4 Lymphoma Research Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Leukemia Research Foundation, NMDP, American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC , Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation, the V Foundation, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation #charitysupport #lymphoma #cancer #patientsupport #healthcare

Celery is the tenth most popular vegetable in the US, with the average American consuming 6 lbs of the vegetable each year. It contains only 6 calories per serving and is known for its anti-inflammatory, and heart health benefits. It is also a great source of potassium, calcium, vitamin K, folate, and flavonoids. Yet, much less is shared about the effects of celery production and wastage on our planet. So we had to ask: What is the environmental impact of celery? 👇 https://lnkd.in/gi8aXgAZ #conciouseating #celery #environmentalimpact #sustainablefoods #vegetables

Nuclear fusion is an energy source that can help us ensure a sustainable future for generations to come but has been hindered by unresolved engineering challenges to date. It can play a vital role in mitigating climate change, yet no energy source comes without drawbacks. So, we had to ask: What are the environmental drawbacks of nuclear fusion? 👇 https://lnkd.in/dAtYjx-6 #climateaction #nuclearfusion #cleanenergy #sustainablefuture #nuclerenergy

Nuclear fusion is one of our cleanest sources of energy with a massive energy generation potential. The invention of the first nuclear fusion reactors in the 1950s sparked research into fusion’s commercial viability, which is still being studied today. Given its carbon reduction potential, we had to ask: What are the environmental benefits of nuclear fusion? 👇 https://lnkd.in/dK4qFJ_4 #climateaction #nuclearfusion #cleanenergy #carbonreduction #climatechange

Nuclear fusion produces little to no carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and is extremely energy-dense. Because it has such a large electricity generation and climate mitigation potential, we had to ask: How does nuclear fusion work? 👇 https://lnkd.in/deWjNdcQ #climateaction #carbonemissions #nuclearfusion #climatechangesolutions

Sustainability and nuclear energy are two terms used frequently in discussions about climate change. Experts maintain that transitioning away from fossil fuels and towards sustainable energy sources with a low carbon footprint is necessary for our future. So, we had to ask: How sustainable is nuclear fusion? https://lnkd.in/d_4NaSKa #climateaction #nuclearfusion #nuclearpower #sustainableenergy #climatechange

Green energy is a subset of renewable energy that provides the highest environmental benefits in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and protecting our environment. Nuclear fusion has a low carbon footprint but has faced historically negative public opinion because it is associated with nuclear waste. So, we had to ask: How green is nuclear fusion? 👇 https://lnkd.in/dgziERfY #climateaction #nuclearfusion #nuclearpower #greenenergy #carbonfootprint

Clean energy is the generation of energy from sources that produce virtually no carbon dioxide (CO2) or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nuclear fission is one of our most energy-dense sources that is often described as being a clean source of energy. So, we had to ask: How clean is nuclear fission? 👇 https://lnkd.in/g5ZbqA4j #climateaction #nuclearfission #cleanenergy #climatechange #globlwarming