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Green Growth

Tools and Resources

YIC 2020

Social Entrepreneurship for Environmental Sustainability!

The 2020 YIC invites North American youth aged 18 to 30 to propose innovative solutions to address environmental challenges and opportunities for communities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

CEC Tools and Resources

EcoInnovation Network Website

This network of innovation centers within academic institutions across North America will cultivate youth and community leadership in innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.

Food Matters Action Kit

The Food Matters Action Kit provides North American youth with dozens of easy and fun activities that have a positive impact on our environment.

Publications

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5 pages December 15, 2021

Central de Abasto – Mexico City (CEDA)

The Central de Abasto, located in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City, is the world’s largest wholesale market, covering 3.27 km2 of land area,...

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5 pages June 23, 2021

Proposal for the creation of the Social Innovation Hub Anáhuac Mexico

This document summarizes a proposal developed by Anáhuac University to create the Social Innovation Hub Anáhuac—Mexico (SIHA). Becoming a member...

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25 pages June 22, 2021

Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste – Appendix A – Methods

This appendix contains brief descriptions of several FLW measurement methods, as well as additional resources for...

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5 pages June 21, 2021

LOS TROMPOS restaurants, tacos and specialties

Reaffirming its commitment to society, the environment, and the economy, the Los Trompos restaurant chain is working to improve the efficiency of its...

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4 pages April 28, 2021

Recycle Leaders, Loop Closing, and Soilful

Recycle Leaders, Loop Closing and Soilful are three small businesses in Washington, DC1 that teamed up to implement a Community Action Grant funded...