Jean-François is a culinary Robin Hood, distributing the leftovers from Quebec’s top restaurants and hotels to the poor. His food had us asking for seconds.
Étiquettes de vidéo: Portrait
I give a new life to used fur coats
With all the fur in our closets, there’s no reason to continue killing animals for fashion. Working from this principle, Mariouche designs collections with recycled fur—a welcome trend!
I restore women who have been destroyed by rape
This surgeon has become the world’s leading specialist in vaginal reconstruction. Every year, he operates on thousands of women who have been brutally raped and mutilated by armed gangs in South Kivu. His work has earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.
Coral reefs have a future because of my invention
Alarmed by the disappearance of coral reefs, this marine biologist invented a very simple technique that enables the growth of these natural barriers that are indispensible to life.
I created a soup kitchen for animals
The crisis hasn’t spared our pets. After learning that a third of people were abandoning their animals for financial reasons, this full-time mum immediately took action. Inspiring.
I created Flash Mobs
10 years ago, this New York actor created a phenomenon that has since gone global: flash mobs. It’s a good occasion to return to some of his greatest exploits, which have been circulated around the web.
We shine a green light on factory emissions
These two artists target factory smoke with a huge green laser. It’s the best way to surprise passers-by and encourage them to think about the air pollution we generate.
The toys I recommend for children aren’t made by other children
This Swedish mum is in a good position to understand the purchasing power of the little people. Educating them in a fun way about how toys are made and can be recycled is the best way to ensure future responsible citizens.
I lower your electricity bill
This engineer developed a device that allows you to track your electricity consumption in real time. Using his system, nothing could be easier than rooting out waste and saving a considerable amount of money.
I train rats to detect landmines
Why be afraid of rats when they can save lives? Bart’s rats have been trained to detect landmines, proving their worth every day. They are incredibly effective at their job and truly deserve their nickname: Hero Rats.