Ryan is a young entrepreneur who had a passion for changing the world around him. One thing young Ryan noticed in his day to day life there was troubling amount of trash lying around. One day Ryan took his families receivables to the recycling plant and made $5 for the job. Ryan enjoyed the job so much he decided to start collecting his neighbors recycles and eventually he turned the whole idea into a business- Ryan’s Recycling Company. This young man has been featured on many major programs including “CNN Kid Wonder” in 2017, “Ellen”, and the “Today” show. Ryan’s story doesn’t end there. Now 13 year old Ryan Hickman has made efforts to clean the ocean and remove trash from the world’s oceans. Ryan sells “Make the Sea Trash Free” T-shirts to help fund the Pacific Mammal Animal Rescue Hospital. Hickman has also started a new non-profit called Project 3R which is designed to educate on the importance of recycling. Ryan’s business provides an wonderful example of how a person with a concern in the well being of the world and took imitative to make a difference. Furthermore what is interesting about Ryan’s business is that it was for-profit business with a very not-for-profit cause. Ryan’s business should serve as an inspiration to potential business owners that for profit business can have just as a positive impact on the world as non-profits.
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It sounds like Ryan has already made a huge impact on the world. It’s interesting to see that at such a young age he has already had so many different endeavors. It’s cool that he has pursued different avenues all within the same area. It shows a real passion for what he is doing.