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You’ve likely heard of brands using recycled plastic bottles to make anything from swimwear to activewear, even rugs and homegoods. The former is arguably the most natural fit and common use of recycled polyester. And one swimwear company making use of this innovative fabric through a fully sustaina

Nonprofit work never ends. There are always other causes that need your attention, more people that could benefit from your support.   Instead of looking at charitable work as an uphill effort, make time along the way to measure the social impact of your efforts.   Pausing to evaluate your social im

Photo by Randall Ruiz Using crowdfunding has become this jungle where your little cousin’s debut CD album competes with your neighbor’s cat surgical operation, and fighting climate change has become a competition of who can do less evil. But isn’t the idea to invent something new rather than do the

If you’re setting out to create your social enterprise for the first time, or even the second or third, it’s worth getting as much advice as you can beforehand. And who better to go to than successful social entrepreneurs who have done it all before? We’ve highlighted five useful insights from indiv

Six months ago, I joined the founding team of One Journey Festival, a grassroots coalition that aims to shift the dialogue about refugees in America. Our team is a made up of nonprofit gurus, industry stalwarts and local DCists, many of whom are refugees themselves, who all proudly state #WithRefuge

Running – you either love it or hate it. But, for those who can’t live without a run, the thought of missing one is almost unbearable. That being said, even the most fervent runners can have bad days. There are days, weeks sometime even months when you just don’t feel like it. This circles back…

In the heart of Texas, in the bustling city of Austin, there is a nonprofit organization that has boldly and consistently fought cancer for 15 years. Since 2003, Texas 4000 for Cancer’s mission is to cultivate student leaders and engage communities in the fight against cancer. Chris Condit, a Stage

Using blockchain technology, the Plastic Bank offers a secure and transparent way to monetize ocean-bound plastic with a dual mission of protecting the environment, and banking the unbanked in some of the world’s poorest regions.

Founded by brothers Tony and Josh Breeden in May 2017. The b+b® brand was established on the principle of one-for-one giving. b+b® is the only company using the “buy one give one” model in the health and wellness space. For every b+b® pain relief alternative product purchased, they donate one to the

We at DoneGood are thrilled to announce today the creation of a new shopping platform in partnership with the environmental non-profit 1% for the Planet called Purchase for the Planet, the online store where people can shop and know all their purchases are supporting highly eco-friendly brands and h

Alterra Pure launched earlier this year with a focus on environmental and social sustainability. They bring slow living methods to the home goods market. A new venture, Alterra Pure was founded by Kevin Dixon and Wanda Weller.  Kevin has decades of textile experience in both apparel and home textile

Music is in all of our lives everyday. It has the power to make us dance, cry, laugh, and inspire like no other human invention to date. It is one of the greatest forms of creativity in the world and its power is endless. Below are some amazing ventures, both for profit and nonprofit that…

Photo via: Kevin Ramos What do you really know about the Philippines? Maybe that they have beautiful beaches, diverse culture and delicious foods. Maybe you’re not even familiar, and haven’t really engaged in what the Philippines has to offer. What I can share with you is that there is something tru

Recent Shark Tank contestant, Vibes, the maker of Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs (reusable earplugs that allow you to protect your hearing while still hearing clearly), has teamed up with Hear the World Foundation to give the gift of hearing to children in need. Every Vibes earplugs purchase includes a

According to worldwaterday.org, there are 2.1 billion people who live without safe drinking water at home; affecting their health, education and livelihoods. And if they have access to it, they must take 4 hours out of their day to get to it. This necessity is so basic to the developed world and I c

The AIME team are, seriously, straight up legends. To those who may not have heard this Aussie slang before, it’s synonymous with fantastic, great, above the best, top notch, really excellent, can’t fault them, kind of deal. Why? Founder and CEO Jack Manning-Bancroft set up this organization in 2005

Photo credit: Neven Krcmarek Singapore –and possibly the world’s first – silent tea bar empowers the deaf and individuals with mental health issues to seek gainful employment, while bridging the gap between the hearing and non-hearing world. The so-called Tearistas, a team of 30 deaf facilitators, p

“Socially responsible business practices should be at the heart and at the start of any business building conversation”, says Bettr Barista founder Pamela Chng when asked about her reasons for setting up a social enterprise coffee academy. Chng has always wanted to build a sustainable business that

In case there are still a few souls out there who are not in the know, minimalism is a movement that now extends to many aspect of life, including lifestyle, home décor and of course, the most prominent aspect – fashion. Impersonal austerity, anti-figurative forms and accessibility are ‘the makers’

Meet Give Lively, a tech start-up that builds fundraising tech and gives it away to nonprofits for free. The Give Lively founders are philanthropists who have worked extensively with nonprofit organizations and seen first-hand the positive impact innovative tech can have on fundraising, at least for

This will mark the 5th edition of our Social Entrepreneurs to watch for list. If you want to check out the previous years of social entrepreneurs you can see them here. (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) Over the past five years I have had the great pleasure of speaking with over 300 social entrepreneur

Black History Month is an integral part of our nation’s history in which we are intentional about having a conversation about the critical role that black people have played in the making of America.  Even though Black History Month is every month (every day really) in my eyes, when this particular

DoorDash has announced an official partnership with Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization as part of its “Project DASH” company-wide initiative focused on tackling the massive problem of food waste and hunger, along with a new brand and visual identity bringing to light the company

Introducing AGAATI, a San Francisco based, sustainable and contemporary women’s brand from India. Their ethical and accessible collections are completely handmade by weaving artisans in cities such as Jodhpur and Varanasi (home to over 60,000 handloom weavers!), utilizing traditional weaving techniq