Creating Social Impact from an Idea
What do you do with an idea that you can’t get out of your head? In your mind, there’s an idea that always comes back to you. You think of how awesome the idea could
The Sustainable Innovation Lab: On Promotion
Creating the Sustainable Innovation Lab was both a scary experience and really fun. But I struggled to promote the program. Here’s What I’ve Learned On Event Promotion I posted posters around town and shared on
Triple-Bottom-Line Newsletters: Where to get Sustainability News and Content
Do you ever want an easier way to keep up with sustainability? Maybe you want authentic content away from the noise? Newsletters can give you the current content of sustainability. Not only that, they can
… and We’re Back!
Hi everyone! How has your year been? It has been quite awhile since I sent you a newsletter, and well, to be honest, I really missed sharing snippets of how we’re doing with People Helping
What do Consumers Think About Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Products, and Sustainable Brands
Consumers now see sustainability as a standard. Years prior, sustainability was a “nice to have” on products. It was something that added an extra layer. Sustainability remains an extra layer, but only in terms of
How to Make a Positive Social Impact in Your Community
Two things make the world go ‘round: ideas and exchanges. Ideas are seeds. Once planted they can flourish and turn a field into a plentiful harvest. Exchanges are tides. They shift and move across the
The Top 6 Resources to Take From Your Time at Any Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator
If you’re reading this, chances are that you want to join a social entrepreneurship accelerator, you finished one, or you’re nearing the end of one. You want to make the most of the experience by
A Tale of Sustainability: Are sustainable switches always the most sustainable option?
Who gets to choose what we define as sustainable? One of the largest concerns in the sustainability space is that there is not one agreed definition or standard for sustainable practices and products. Sustainable options
8 Online Marketplaces to Sell Crafts and Goods for Sustainable and Ethical Brands
You have your idea, you created your product, and now you want to get your product to the public. You’re hoping to set up shop so you can promote what you offer. Above anything, you
How to Restart a Product’s Life Cycle in a Circular Economy
In a circular economy, companies repeat a product’s life cycle to reuse materials and keep modern consumption sustainable. It’s society’s way of making up for all the years of piled junk sitting (and floating) around
How to Gain Insight from Stakeholders on a Social Impact Solution: 40 Questions for Prior, During, and After
How do you typically solve a problem? From work to personal life, we are faced with situations and mysteries that we have to find an answer for. Some problems can be addressed in a straightforward
Prototyping: How to Test, Validate, and Present Your Idea
A product’s cycle from creation to rebirth is usually associated with a life cycle assessment. Thinking of so many factors that you are not certain about can be like trying to plan a trip without
4 Tips on Presenting a More Effective Pitch
Part of why you must pitch your idea clearly is the need to secure the resources that will help your idea reach the full potential of its impact. Social entrepreneurs must give extra attention to
7 “Big Picture” Rules You Can’t Miss for Building Effective & Collaborative Teamwork
There’s this popular misconception that the individual must disappear within the group for a team to be effective. In truth, each person taking ownership of their individual contribution to the mission of the team makes
Sustainable Packaging Design: How to Keep the Awesome Packaging Aesthetic You Desire While Prioritizing Sustainability
Every time we receive a new order we get excited. Something we ordered weeks ago (or a few days ago if you have express shipping) and it’s finally here… it’s a top tier feeling. Likewise,
Top 4 Tips to Avoid Greenwashing in Your Sustainable Business Marketing
More mainstream brands are joining the journey of sustainability. Companies such as H&M, SheIn, or Adidas have set up sustainable campaigns to promote “green” business. Gaining mainstream attention became helpful and not helpful to the
What’s the Difference Between Net-Zero, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Negative, Carbon Positive, and a Sustainability Footprint?
If the world follows plans to achieve net-zero, will the state of the world be as we hoped? This is more so a question to explore and discuss, than a question to find an immediate
List of 25 Sustainable Material Alternatives for Creating Eco-Friendly Products
Innovation moves on an exponential curve. It sometimes takes a while for society to find a solution or cross a threshold, but once it happens, the momentum picks up. Like the popular example of the
Sustainability Begins with Product Design
What is product design? Product design is the stage of bringing a product solution to life with experimentation. An idea is imagined for how it can possibly exist in real-time interactions. Someone pondering a design
Does a Sustainable Business Need Multiple Sustainable Business Certifications?
Sustainability is more than a vow to a concept, sustainability is a collection of active commitments to a process or lifestyle. Businesses that care about sustainable development are going beyond promoting the importance of the
Alexander Clemetson Makes Awesome Dirt with Together We Compost
Alexander Clemeston shares his experience launching his social enterprise, Together We Compost, a community-focused compost collection service. Launching in 2021, he built this service to make it easy for people to start composting while engaging
Sustainable Campaigns Across Industries: Setting Goals for 2030, 2040, and 2050
Businesses of all levels are making a choice to be sustainable. They are following along with collective agreements that move the world of profits closer to sustainability. Larger campaigns on the national level and international
Quick Start to Add Life Cycle Thinking to Your Business: A Simple Overview of a Life Cycle Assessment in Sustainability
Sustainable product development is gaining traction as companies invest in socially-conscious values, consumers opt for eco-friendly purchases, and policy makers strive for sustainable accountability. Alike to design thinking, sustainable product development requires a look from
The Switch: A Guide on Transitioning to Sustainability
Early April of this year, scientists standing up for a rally and protesting blasted the news. I got caught up on this issue when I was scrolling through Facebook and shared posts about the “Scientist
Women on Social Impact: Green Collect & Equal Opportunities
Office waste takes up a large portion of the wastes going into landfills. This is the exact concern of social entrepreneur couple, Sally Quinn & Darren Andres.
Upcycling: Make-overs on Waste
What is Upcycling More and more people and brands have been following sustainability now and to tell you honestly, it’s just a delight to see. Little by little, single-use wastes are now getting phased out.
Women on Social Impact: Isabel Aagard & Her LastObject
Single-use waste is everywhere; especially with the ongoing pandemic where we have been forced to using single-use waste – face masks, at times, disposable utensils. It was the same frustration that has been baffling Isabel
ALL Ways: Modern Species Helps Sustainable Businesses Find a Personal Style with Consistent Brand Design
In a meme or in conversation, the phrase “We all have that one friend who…” is always followed by a generally accepted commonality. For example, we could fill in: is always late, makes “dad” jokes,
Women on Social Impact: Biking, Bikeworks, & Zoe Portlock
Ever since the pandemic that has taken the world aback, numerous companies found a decline in their businesses. A lot of employees and workers have lost their jobs and quite frankly our economy has taken
ALL Ways: Precious Plastic Creates a Universe of Conscious Advocates for Sustainable Plastic Ecosystems
In a sustainable journey, it’d be nice to have a connection to others who value the same conversations. Actions we make as individuals are important, and talking to others can sometimes help us keep our
Putting Style on Fashion Sustainability
Fashion has been one of the most followed topics for decades. From celebrities posting their trendiest fit on Instagram to Tiktokers sharing their shopping hauls, we have been on the lookout for what’s in season.
Donna Sikyta Finds New Life for Textiles with The Sustainery
Donna Sikyta, founder of The Sustainery, discusses a solution for diverting material waste from landfills and incinerators. The Sustainery is a B2B marketplace offering solutions that support a circular economy by connecting fashion designers with
On Social Impact & Femininity
It’s officially Women’s History Month here in the US. For this month, we’d like to put a focus on how women have greatly shaped and helped build a better society through social entrepreneurship. From career-driven
ALL Ways: Genesis Dome Turns Waste into Resources in Closed-Loop Manufacturing
Genesis Dome contributes to managing the recycling process and simultaneously aims to be informative on the services they provide. On their sustainability page, they list reasons why companies may find it beneficial to switch over
The Journey Into Sustainable Innovation
I’m excited to introduce season two of our podcast, as I take a journey into sustainable innovation – doing a deep dive into sustainable product design. In this episode, explore a broad overview of what
ALL Ways: Plastic Bank Promotes a Global Loop of Collecting Ocean-Bound Plastic from Coastlines
Coastlines are filled with opportunities to gather up single-use, ocean-bound plastics. Regenerative economy revolves around ideas for giving plastic new life and being reintroduced as brand new products. Local communities hugging the coast, or other
The O2 Conference Sparks Social Impact Through Youth
David White IV is the Mill Run Campus Pastor for UALC and founded the O2 Conference to give middle school and high school students a platform to share their ideas to create social impact in
ALL Ways: Stage Six Scales Social Impact Locally, Nationally, and Globally with Social Franchise
Our digital world is awesome. We can connect to so many people and initiatives around the world. We still go out to our everyday stores, and that is where social enterprise can still grow. Even
Karl Sona of the Kas Company Works to Normalize Minorities in Corporate Business
Karl Sona is the founder of the Kas Company, which connects black-owned businesses to corporate brands. He also contributes to the world as the host of the Dear BLK CEO podcast. Karl is a strong
ALL Ways: Media Company ATTN: Makes Social Impact Go Viral with Content and Influencer Marketing
Solutions around social impact topics are better found when given exposure and active discussion. Content is plentiful, so how can people come across content about social good that informs and creates a connection to the
Katherine Ann Byam of Dieple Helps Companies Transition to Sustainability
Katherine Ann Byam brings people to think about sustainability, the after-effects connected to small choices, and reimagining capitalism. Katherine is the founder and CEO of Dieple, a data-driven consultancy firm that helps companies with their
ALL Ways: Talkspace Lets Everyone Feel All the Feels in a Convenient Digital Platform for Mental Health Care
Constantly running around doesn’t give people much time to think. Actually, sitting and doing nothing also isn’t a sure way to give people much time to think. Congested thoughts mostly have less to do with
ALL Ways: The Footwear Brand SAOLA Honors the Company Mascot with Conversation and Sustainability Initiatives
Our story today begins with a tale of a rare breed. Seriously, there’s an entire shoe brand named after an increasingly rare animal. In 1992, a goatish deer-like creature named “saola” was discovered. The breed
ALL Ways: Tierra & Lava Proves That Authentic, Sustainable, Clean Beauty is NOT a Trend
Skincare is slowly but surely turning more towards natural ingredients and formulations. Not just the kind that is labeled as “natural”, but actually taking time to create natural options in skincare. Okay, actually, many skincare
ALL Ways: First Mile Links Big Brands Like PUMA with Local Plastic Collection Networks for Big Sustainable Projects
Collection is the first stage in the process of repurposing plastics. Brands and consumers alike are in support of making sure less plastics are drifting aimlessly in oceans, and ironically not rotting in landfills. From
House of Eden Studio Markets Social Enterprise Services with Rachel Whitworth
Rachel Whitworth speaks about measuring, communicating, and showcasing impact cultivated through the good business of social entrepreneurship. Rachel is the founder of the House of Eden Studio, a marketing and consulting agency supporting social enterprises,
ALL Ways: Intervine Turns the Concrete Jungle into Green Spaces for the City
Every community contains its own charm. Places, jargon, traditions, and sometimes food can be the drive behind that charm. Among all the factors that make a place feel like the place it is, there are
Ever Widening Circles Part II: Gratitude Economy
Dr. Lynda Ulrich opens the conversation with thoughts moving away from the autopilot of intellectual laziness, and continues to dive into attention economy, gratitude economy, and value-driven consumers. Lynda is the founder of the media
Get Things Done: 4 Magical Ways To Be More Productive in Your Side Hustle
There is no doubt in my mind that having a side hustle on top of a full-time job makes your life a bit crazy. I can certainly attest to this. During the day, I am
Amanda Greenwood Creates Change that Blossoms with Petals that Inspire
Amanda Greenwood discusses working with youth, building a business with passion and purpose, and staying connected to the community through her love of flower arrangement. Amanda shares how Petals that Inspire brings value to the community