Articles by: Kristine Wong

Dutch Collective Broodfonds Provides Gift-Based Health Insurance for Freelancers

Dutch Collective Broodfonds Provides Gift-Based Health Insurance for Freelancers

Freelance workers are known to be intrepid by nature. But perhaps the bravest — and most vulnerable — among them are those who don’t have anyone to rely on for financial help, in case they become disabled or too ill to work. That problem appears to have been addressed in the Netherlands, thanks to a trio that came up with the[Read More…]

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FoodCycle Prevents Food Waste And Builds Community, One Meal At A Time

FoodCycle Prevents Food Waste And Builds Community, One Meal At A Time

One-third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, according to the United Nations. The U.K. is no exception, with 15 million tons squandered each year. But while a proliferation of food waste apps hope to combat the problem through technology, FoodCycle is tackling it by serving up hot meals to those who need it — along with providing a place[Read More…]

by 15/02/2017 1 comment Counter Solutions