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.

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Sylvio Ruiz is a key figure in the recycling sector in Bogotá, dedicated to improving the working conditions and dignity of recicladores (waste collectors) in the city. Passionate about defending the rights of these essential yet often marginalized workers, Sylvio focuses on organizing recycling cooperatives and promoting waste management initiatives that recognize and value their contributions to the circular economy. His work involves creating structures that provide recicladores with access to equipment, training, and acknowledgment for their role in reducing plastic waste. With commitment and determination, Sylvio Ruiz is transforming society's perception of recycling, paving the way for a more humane and sustainable approach to waste management in Bogotá.
Location
Bogotá, Colombia
Website
https://gaiarec.org/Photo credits
Plastic Odyssey
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Simon Bernard