In a novel use of Twitter, So Delicious, the maker of coconut, almond and soy milk products, is using the social media platform for "the world's shortest grant application". It's giving out money for ideas to make the planet a better place in 140 characters or less.
With two days left before the application deadline, here's a look at some of the early winners and ideas still under consideration. Do you have an idea to submit?
Browse the hashtag #140difference to see what's been entered (only 425 applications so far), and let us know what you'd vote for in the comments or by tweeting @GuardianSustBiz.
• This article was amended on 12 May 2014 to correct the name of So Delicious' advocacy marketing manager, Brittany Horn.
Greg Harman is an independent journalist based in San Antonio, Texas.
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