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      Education and social commerce apps try to address the neglected needs of poorer communities

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      Rooftop Repubic's urban gardens in Hong Kong, China.
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      Sanergy manufactures low-cost, high-quality toilet units, which they franchise to slum residents who run them as businesses
    • Sunday, 1 July, 2018
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    • Wednesday, 20 June, 2018
      The Conduit: a London members’ club with a social purpose

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      Wheelys Café: freewheeling coffee traders

      A Swedish trio have tapped into several trends with their eco-friendly, organic coffee business in a bike

      Maria is the 27 year old boss and co-founder of Wheelys café.
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