began as a search. A patient, steady effort to find the most exemplary people on earth, understand what drives them, and map the quiet force that runs through their lives. What emerged wasn't a list but a landscape — an archipelago of examples, each one distinct, yet connected. A set of lives that, together, offer a way to navigate the world.
began as a search — a patient effort to find the most exemplary people on earth and map the quiet force that runs through their lives.
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Chngmkr is a collective, decentralised map. We ask leading figures across the world to share the inspirations who shape their action — their own list of living examples.
Marseille, France
Ex-sailor Simon Bernard founded Plastic Odyssey, using a ship with recycling tech to fight ocean pollution and train communities worldwide.
Chicago, USA
French-Japanese inventor Cesar Jung-Harada created Protei, an oil-cleaning robot ship, and runs MakerBay to develop eco-tech solutions.
Samsø, Denmark
Led Samsø island to 100% renewable energy, creating a global model for community-powered sustainability.
Geneva, Switzerland
Rob Hopkins founded the Transition Movement in Totnes, England, inspiring communities to build sustainable, resilient futures together.

Chngmkr is for those who feel out of step with the world, moving through the fog, unsure where to turn. It's a quiet reminder that others have walked similar uncertainty, and found their way forward.
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Plastic Odyssey is an expedition and innovation project aimed at tackling plastic pollution by turning waste into a resource. The project involves a research ship that travels around the world, collecting plastic waste and demonstrating how it can be recycled into valuable products using low-tech, accessible methods. Plastic Odyssey also works with local communities to develop sustainable waste management systems and create economic opportunities through plastic recycling. The project’s goal is to raise awareness about the global plastic crisis and promote practical, scalable solutions that can be implemented in communities around the world.