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Fast fashion’s dark side isn’t discussed too often. We’re usually focused on the happy, beautiful side of looking and feeling great at cheap prices. After all, what we can’t see can’t hurt us, right? Cheap clothes are tangible, unethical and cruel working conditions for society’s more vulnerable are

Jessica Matthews, CEO of Uncharted Play just raised the largest Series A round ever by a black female CEO. “By embracing the power of diversity, play, and community, we are changing the way the world looks at innovation – and innovators”, says Matthews. Founded in 2011, Uncharted Play, a clean energ

In an era where conscious consumerism is more than just a trend, it’s a lifestyle, shirts for a cause has become top of mind and a model for sustainable and impact fashion. This innovative approach to apparel not only dresses individuals in high-quality, stylish shirts but also serves a higher purpo

Meet Cassandra, founder at Chic Made Consciously, an accessory and fashion line completely designed, hand-crafted and produced in Ubud, Bali from inner tire tube! She’s been making waves here in Toronto, stocking shelves at local boutiques and beauty bars, and has been a huge hit at markets and show

The 7 Virtues is a social enterprise beauty company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They believe in rebuilding countries, but not in the way you think.

When it comes to social impact startups, Europe is ahead of the curve. In fact, social impact startups in Europe are such a big deal in Europe that the European Commission has a dedicated social enterprise strategy. What is a social impact startup? A social impact startup is a business that has a so

Here is a list of motivational quotes about social impact and business to encourage you everyday to build and create something inspirational. At Causeartist, we have had the great pleasure of interviewing thousands of social impact and business leaders and most of these quotes are derived from those

As a creator who regularly interviews purpose-driven startup founders, I’m always checking my social media feeds and Google alerts for the latest innovations. I’ve noticed a growing trend: celebrities are no longer simply lending their names to causes, ad campaigns or charities. Instead celebrities

If we want to live in a world that is greener, a world with less cruelty, and world that is kinder to people, we need to buy vegan. It’s easier than you think. You don’t have to eat 100% vegan or wear hemp to do your part. That’s why we started Unicorn Goods, the world’s…

Vegan shoes are made without any animal products, making them a great choice for those who want to avoid using leather or other materials derived from animals. Vegan shoes are typically made from synthetic materials, such as nylon or polyester. However, some brands are now using innovative materials

Meet Five Six Textiles, a social enterprise textile company that looks to enhance education through the traditional woven cloth heritage of Côte d’Ivoire(Ivory Coast). The brand produces home goods and bags that are inspired for contemporary style. The company was started to preserve an ancient arti

If you live in Minneapolis, MN you have probably known about the FINNEGANS beer company for a while now, but for others their story and impact may be unknown. In 1999, founder, Jacquie Berglund had a vision, turn beer into food! Not literally, but the idea is this. FINNEGANS allocates 100% of their

…to break down the walls of sexism by empowering women economically. Our vision is to empower marginalized women around the world, developing their confidence and professional skills to lead them to take control of their future. Through our networks and programs, marginalized women will be presented

Brian Zinke is a firm believer in community and giving back when you have the opportunity. Brian decided early in his photography career to do just that. He donates 15% of proceeds from his photography to designated non-profits that he chooses on an annual basis. Brian’s photography centers around a

According to charity:water 663 million people in the world live without clean water. That’s nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide. Twice the population of the United States. Not only is clean water important for drinking , but also for sanitation. According to Water.org, 2.4 billion people – 1 in 3 – lack

Cheers to the many amazing organizations impacting the world every day in the work that they do. In this post, we look at organizations impacting the world through vision. This is such an elementary and essential part of everyday life. Sight is a gift that so many of us take fro granted. These organ

Being a truly ethical company means including a moral code of conduct at every level of the business. For my company, it ranges from how we treat our team to using recycled packaging to empowering women across the world. It also meant adopting Fair Trade as the best way to source ethically made jewe

Meet Bonfolk Collective. A new sock social enterprise in New Orleans, LA. With every pair sold through Bonfolk Collective, a pair will be donated to a local shelter or individual in need in New Orleans, LA.  It’s easy for most of us to forget how important socks are to our health since most American

Photo by Hans Vivek At the beginning of the year, Jérôme and I hopped onto a plane and flew halfway across the world to spend two months in the Philippines. We were there for a number of reasons, but our number one goal was to learn more about social entrepreneurship. And boy, did we learn a…

Social Entrepreneurship is expanding and evolving in all sectors of our society. From ethical manufacturing to healthcare for rural artisans these social entrepreneurs are innovating the way new business is done. The bottom line is still essential to a thriving company, but more and more it is not t

Here is a list of some of the best ethical marketplaces on the web to shop for sustainable products. Some of these ethical marketplaces are social enterprises themselves. They give back some of their profits as do the sustainable products they feature on their site. Ethical shopping can be difficult

Here is a list of inspiring women CEOs that impacting the world. These CEOs run companies/organizations that are developing their business / organizations to solve or prevent some of our worlds most pressing issues. As technology and globalization continue to become a part of all of our eco-systems,

Social enterprise has been on the rise for the last half decade. More and more consumers are turning toward ethical brands when making shopping decisions. I believe the social enterprise statistics below are starting to prove this. Social enterprise is not just some cute, feel good story anymore, it

Social enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship continues to make its mark on the traditional business model. The concept is still fairly young, but every year more and more brands are releasing amazing products with a social mission embedded in its business model. Below is a Map of Social Good Brands