Allbirds calls itself the world’s most comfortable shoe, but, it turns out, that’s just the beginning. Among the thousands of different footwear options in the world, if you a) want high-level comfort and style, and b) care about the conditions your shoes are made in and the materials they are made from, well, Allbirds hits […]
Our Grove Collaborative Review: Making Natural Products Accessible
*When you buy a product through our links below, we may earn money from our affiliate partners to help support the site. Learn more here.* Cleaning products are not typically known for their positive environmental impact or their health-conscious ingredients. The same can be said for most household products. And while that may be the norm, […]
The Best Reef-Safe Sunscreens: Protect Your Skin & the Planet (2021)
Summer means time spent soaking in the sun and cooling off in the water. As fun as it is, all of us, at one time or another, have suffered the ill-effects of a little too much fun in the sun. From lava skin to weeks of peeling, sunburn is apt to be avoided—and the best […]
Social Impact Jobs: Where to Find (and How to Land) Your Better-for-the-World Career
BONUS MATERIAL: Social Impact Job Search Worksheet [PDF] Want the audio version of this post? Listen here: For previous generations, the definition of “dream job” looked a little different than it does for people today. While health care, pension plans, and a 401K are certainly sought-after job qualities for anyone, many people today are looking […]
The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World
Want the audio version of this post? Listen here: In this post, we’ll share with you our experience of reading and digesting Jacqueline Novogratz’s The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World
Socially Responsible Banks: Who You Should (And Shouldn’t) Bank With!
Bonus! Grab Our Guide ‘5 Easy Steps to Switch your Bank’ [PDF] Want the audio version of this post? Listen here: As the community around social enterprise and conscious consumerism continues to gain momentum there is one unavoidable (but often shamefully avoided) component to the whole movement: where is the money coming from when we vote with our […]
How to Change the World: 101 Ideas Big & Small to Leave the World a Better Place Than You Found It
Bonus Material! 10 Inspiring Quotes from Social Entrepreneurs [PDF] So, you want to change the world. And guess what? It’s possible! Through acts, some big and some small, we can all contribute to a better world. Here is a comprehensive list of things that anybody can do to spread positivity and create a more sustainable and just […]
