New Micro-Philanthropy Platform for Young Innovators, Giant Carbon Capture Vacuums, and More!

Dear friends,

This week, we’re delighted to feature a ground-breaking new micro-philanthropy platform called?Rivet?that came from the mind of Conspiracy’s Founding Partner Bobby Jones, when he was at his previous organization Peace First.

Rivet?has created an innovative model - part-Product(RED), part-Kiva micro-finance - to help young change makers around the world to get funding for their ideas.

RIVET ’s CEO, Eric Dawson , and Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, Christina Rose , explain how this non-profit venture enables young people to fund their generation’s social impact ideas through everyday purchases.

Read the full interview here.

In this issue, we also have a look at innovative carbon capture technology, explore Gardyn's mission to transform our food system sustainably, commend Loop Loop's eco-friendly design breakthrough, and join Selena Gomez's efforts to advocate for youth mental health through the Rare Impact Fund Benefit. We also introduce you to "We Don’t Have Time," a social media platform propelling climate solution, and invite you to explore sacred mosques via the immersive MetaMosque VR app. Lastly, we recommend "Rebels of Kindness," a book that shines a light on the profound impact of compassion.?

Enjoy the read!

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Be kind, be good, and look after each other,

Afdhel and Bobby

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK

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Can Giant Carbon-Sucking Vacuums Slow Global Warming??The administration bets $1.2 billion on it. Texas and Louisiana will become a global testing ground for giant machines that suck?carbon from the air.?

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Brands We Love:?Gardyn?is on a mission to grow a better food system by removing pesticides from foods, keeping fresh water in lakes, rivers, and reducing food waste in landfills. It exists to help people grow their own food in a sustainable way, maximize their harvests, and make a positive impact on the planet. All to grow a better future at home.??

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Design Plant-Based Aluminium Dying:?Dutch design studio Loop Loop has pioneered a process of?adding color to aluminum?using pigments made from plants rather than petroleum. The studio has produced four bio-based pigment solutions that can be applied to aluminum through anodizing, a surface treatment process that typically uses petroleum-based pigments.

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Selena Gomez Announces Rare Impact Fund Benefit for Mental Health:?As the Founder of the Rare Beauty and Rare Impact Fund, Selena Gomez will host her first annual?Rare Impact Fund Benefit?in Los Angeles in October in support of youth mental health organizations to continue addressing mental health stigmas and expanding mental health services and education for young people worldwide.

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News Source You Should Follow:?We Don’t Have Time?is a social media for climate solutions. The power of many enables us to influence businesses, politicians, and world leaders. We Don’t Have Time is also a review platform and a social media network for everyone who wants to be a part of the solution.?

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MetaMosque VR App Bridges Barriers to Visiting Sacred Mosques: Accessible on IOS, Android, PC, and Meta Quest VR headset, this free halal-friendly app by Palestinian-American art advisor Samera Abed aims to bridge accessibility gaps, allowing everyone to explore Al Haram and Al Aqsa mosques. Inspired by her mother's struggles,?MetaMosque?enables all those who can't travel to step inside iconic sacred buildings.

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Book of the Week:?Rebels of Kindness is a remarkable celebration of a global movement toward loving care. Inside the pages of this book are science-backed practices designed to engage the heart, mind, and body in how kindness can transform every aspect of our lives. Featuring the stories of 40 “rebels of kindness” who have made an impact on humanity and the planet and who in turn can?inspire you.

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“Caring about others, running the risk of feeling, and leaving an impact on people, brings happiness.”

— Harold Kushner