Here’s how these ForbesUnder30 alums are combating inequality, fighting climate change and battling the virus in 30 words or less: by AlexandraNWil
ildfires. Racial inequity. A global pandemic. Widespread civil unrest. Rather than throwing up their hands in despair, these young activists and entrepreneurs, all Forbes Under 30 alumni, are taking action. Here’s how these young innovators are combating inequality, fighting climate change and battling the virus in 30 words or less.
A health economist for the WHO, Iyengar developed MedMon, a mobile app that tracks the price and availability of medicines in more than 25 countries.First-generation Arab-Americans are making cheap, refillable aluminum bottles to replace plastic ones. They’ve raised $15 million from celebrities like Kevin Hart and Guy Fieri and sold 60 million so far.This Vancouver-based B-Corp plants 10 trees for every hat, shirt or sweater purchased.
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