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After losing her husband and battling COVID-19, Varsha Bajaj returned to her hometown of Guwahati and launched CanbooCraft, connecting traditional bamboo artisans with modern markets. Her sustainable furniture venture now employs 10 craftspeople who were struggling to survive the pandemic.
Great Lakes fisheries currently waste 60% of each fish catch, but a new initiative inspired by Iceland's innovative approach could transform the entire industry. From medical bandages to sustainable furniture, the future of fishing means zero waste and more jobs.
A Mexican architect designed a simple wooden chair for rural schools in the 1950s that won international awards and remains in classrooms across Mexico today. His legacy proves that timeless design focused on durability and accessibility can serve communities for generations.