All over the world, social innovation is tackling some of the most pressing problems facing society today - from fair trade, distance learning, hospices, urban farming and waste reduction to restorative justice and zero-carbon housing. But most of these are growing despite, not because of, help from governments.

The most dynamic cities have always been immersed in the critical innovations of their time.

Freecycle groups match people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them.

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