John Oppermann: A Movement to Build Green and Healthy Homes

Mar 01, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha John Oppermann, New York City, SDG13, USA

John: Our built environment, from our homes to our workplaces, has a huge impact on the environment. If we build these structures in a better and smarter way, they will be more resilient to our looming environmental challenges, more in sync with nature, and healthier for ourselves and our families.

Florence Dennis: Shining a Bright Light on African Cuisine

Feb 25, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Florence Dennis, SDG12, USA

Florence: At Flows Tasty Treats, we are on a mission to bring visibility to African cuisine through the simple joy of snacking. While other ethnic groups have successfully introduced their native foods into mainstream America, Africans have yet to succeed at this. We hope that throughout our efforts, we can shed a positive light on the continent through food. We also seek to empower local producers in the various countries where future products will source. Our ultimate goal is that Flows Tasty Treats becomes a vehicle for positive change in society. We have a goal of distributing $1 million in scholarship funds once we have the capacity to do so.

Ben Pleat: Lessening the Isolation of Apartment Living

Feb 23, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Ben Pleat, SDG3, USA

Ben: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Cobu is addressing the global loneliness challenge by helping power strong, vibrant communities in apartment buildings across the world. Loneliness impacts 61% of adults in the US according to Cigna (pre-Covid data). Living in apartment buildings can be an isolating experience — Cobu makes it easy for residents to connect with their neighbors and neighborhood, turning apartments into homes. By creating a strong sense of community, Cobu helps leading apartment building managers like Bozzuto, Greystar, AEW, Lincoln Property Company, and more to increase resident satisfaction and retention across over 43 cities in the US and Canada.

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