Graham Stewart Revolutionizes Textile Production with Fiber52
Founder Graham Stewart shares Fiber52, and his journey to creating a sustainable textile solution for bleaching and dyeing cotton.
Discover Your Agency for Social Change with Teresa Chahine
Dr. Teresa Chahine shares her journey into social entrepreneurship and how it can activate agency for change.
Koko The Shop & Adria Hall: A Haven for Everything Sustainable
At Koko, a refillery and sustainable living shop based in Columbus, Ohio, sustainability is made easy and accessible. Founded by Aidra Hall, Koko is dedicated to reducing single-use waste by providing customers with a place
How to Find a Cause to Support as a Social Enterprise or Social Impact Initiative
People have an experience, or someone they know will have an experience, that leads them to create a social enterprise. It’s a common story, but what happens when it’s the opposite? A person’s story could
4 Main Reasons Why People Don’t Start Social Enterprises and Ways to Overcome the Concerns
Social enterprise uplifts society, that’s why we can’t have your brilliant ideas stay stuck in a void. You could be holding onto the next idea that changes a nation. You could be holding onto the
The Ultimate List of Creative Marketing Agencies Specifically for Social Impact
How do you tell your impact story? When you need to share the impact you create or educate about a concern, you need a plan in place. Luckily, there are agencies who give their complete
Take these 3 Mindset Shifts to Improve Your Skills as a Resourceful Person
What does “resourceful” mean to you? Better question: Have you ever thought of what resourceful means in general? Honestly, it’s not a word that we think of often. We might say we want to be
How to Work With Social Impact Partners When You’re Not Ready to Start a Social Enterprise
A company can transition as a sustainable business in stages. Not everything needs to be done at once when you’re striving for sustainable, impact-driven systems. Think of it like planting a tree. Most things with
25 Activity Ideas to Celebrate Social Enterprise Day for Individuals, Teams, and Companies
You clicked to read this for one of two reasons: Either way… Welcome! Social Enterprise Day celebrates contributions of social good created by social enterprises, social entrepreneurs, and social impact advocates. Every contribution helps build
Dominique Hadad Makes Sustainability Easy with Green Scope Consulting
Dominique Hadad started Green Scope Consulting after winning the President’s Prize at OSU to fulfill her dream of making Columbus a city that has no collective footprint. In this podcast episode, Dominique talks about her
What to ask Before You Turn Your Business Into a Social Enterprise
Not all social entrepreneurs start from scratch. Imagine someone who starts a business, and happily grows their business. They developed a knack for entrepreneurship and one day they came across an issue that won’t leave
Alina Boyte Uplifts Social Entrepreneurs at the Changemaker Institute
Alina Boyte shares her experience from developing social enterprises at the Changemaker Institute, and insight into intellectual property law for social entrepreneurs.
10 Community Platforms to Rally Your Social Enterprise Audience
In today’s society, people are looking for connections. Not exactly the kind of connection granted to us by internet access. People are searching high and low to create personal connections that feel like a community.
Finding Community
Last week was a celebration of Social Enterprise in Columbus, Ohio – and it highlighted the key ingredient for any social change: community. GiveBackHack returned with their signature in-person event, and it was exciting to
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