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Bangkok's NEXTOPIA shopping center just became the world's first retail space to earn both EDGE and Fitwel certifications while running entirely on clean energy. This isn't just about one mall—it's a blueprint for sustainable shopping centers worldwide.
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A Johannesburg scone seller buys exactly what she needs each morning at a revolutionary refill store that's making groceries affordable for South Africa's poorest communities. By eliminating packaging and selling by weight, these shops are proving fair pricing isn't just possible—it's profitable.
A simple TikTok video showing customers refilling everyday groceries at affordable prices turned Skubu from a small pilot project into a national conversation overnight. The South African startup is making essentials more affordable while cutting plastic waste in communities that need it most.