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In a globalised world, our problems are interconnected. Your car is linked to oil pollution, your mobile phone to the civil war in Africa. How can we accept collective responsibility?

The internet creates new opportunities to connect on a global level to start tackling the problems that concern all of us. There are local initiatives waiting for you right on your doorstep.

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News BikeFair: A Digital Platform Bringing Trust to the Secondhand Bike Market

Written by Tristan Rayner, 18-06-2020

Bike theft is cruelly familiar for many people. Countless cyclists have been victims of that all-too familiar unfortunate surprise: no bike, a broken lock, and few witnesses. BikeFair is a digital platform that aims to stop stolen bike sellers in their tracks. Read on

News WeRobotics: Drone Technology for More Empowerment in the Global South

Written by Monika Rech-Heider, 27-05-2020

Non-profit organisation WeRobotics is harnessing the power of technology transfer, knowledge sharing and local expertise - working together with people in the Global South to use drones for positive impact. Read on

News Interview: Can We Trust Artificial Intelligence?

Written by Lydia Skrabania, 26-05-2020

How can we design AI-based systems so that they benefit the common good? RESET talked to Kristina Penner from AlgorithmWatch about algorithmic bias and the potential for AI to reproduce systemic inequalities - but also about transparency and civic participation. Read on

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Wissen The EU's Sustainability Agenda: How Far Have We Come?

Clean energy, low-emission transportation, responsible production: The EU is often seen as a pioneer when it comes to sustainability. But exactly how true is that really? Read on

Organisation GOOD

GOOD is a global community of, by, and for pragmatic idealists working towards individual and collective progress. Good.is is the platform for collaboration amongst members of the GOOD community and the organizations and corporations that work with the GOOD community. Read on

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Act now RESET Recommends 2020: 10 Hand-Picked Fundraising Projects With Real Impact

At the end of 2020, we’re looking back on a year full of changes and challenges - but also forward to a new year full of opportunities to do things differently - and better! And you can play a part. Here we present the RESET team's top 10 fundraising projects for 2020 - hand-picked projects that combine innovation, impact and integrity, and could help ensure a sustainable future for all.

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Act now Sustainable Electronics: Which Smartphones and Computers are the Greenest?

When it comes to clothing, coffee and chocolate, there are dozens of labels and certifications that prove products have been sourced and manufactured in a socially and environmentally ethical way. But when it comes to smartphones, computers and other devices, it's a different story. Want to support the future of sustainable electronics? We've put together some tips.

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