Sunshine Coast’s High Potential Purpose-Led Enterprises Join The FFWD Accelerator Program To Create Positive Impact — Impact Boom | Social Impact Blog & Podcast | Global Changemaker Community | Social Innovation, Enterprise, Design

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Design in Design Innovation | 0 Comments

The ventures, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally.

Keep your eyes on these inspiring entrepreneurs as they evolve, develop their projects and maximise their impact.

We’d like to thank Sunshine Coast Council for proudly supporting FFWD, as well as the entire cohort for the hard work and grit they have demonstrated in getting to where they are.

Hive Haven is a Sunshine Coast based social enterprise who are building a commercial and sustainable future for the Australian stingless native bee.

Since 2018, Ann and Jeff have been installing their award-winning native bee box in local and national public spaces to raise awareness of the need to protect our native pollinators.

Hive Haven has designed an innovative stingless native bee hive assembly to combat hive overheating and enable efficient and holistic harvesting of food grade native honey and propolis.

On a global scale; governments and industry are turning their focus to the native bee as a solution to the decline of pollination of food crops. Ann and Jeff believe the fledgling Australian Native Bee Industry will create employment for Sunshine Coast youth, whilst safeguarding the region’s future pollination needs.

Co-Founders – Ann Ross and Jeff Ross

Ten Little Pieces is an empowerment movement inspired by ordinary folks collecting ten little pieces of rubbish, anytime, anywhere, especially with children involved.

As a 5 Gyres ambassador, a member of the Plastic Pollution Coalition and partner of the United Nations Environment Program, the Global Partnership on Marine Litter, Ten Little Pieces delivers engaging and impactful education to students of all ages inspiring value driven action towards the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.