In Indonesia, grand wedding celebrations often result in a great deal of food wastage. A local social enterprise is helping people redistribute these leftovers to less fortunate communities, turning joyous celebrations into opportunities to give back in tangible ways to those who need it the most.

Germany has a big problem when it comes to food wastage, which is contributing to the country’s carbon emissions. That’s why SirPlus, a supermarket that only sells ‘rescued food’, has been created, helping people minimise their impact on the environment while picking up their groceries.

As Australians become more aware of the impact that plastic waste has on the environment, they’re looking for ways to make a difference. Viva la Cup, a reusable coffee cup network, is taking action on the problem of single-use cups – but how can it address the value-action gap among consumers?

Social activism around the world is big business. But in Australia, demonstrators are distilling worthy causes at large down to a local level. Why? Because people are engaged more if they can see the direct impact of their actions, especially in a hyperconnected world thanks to social media.