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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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,
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Plastics are constantly invading our oceans. Ecosystems and water sources are disrupted by the mass consumption of plastics that never leave this earth. Millions of pounds are also sitting in landfills. To ensure a brighter
In our last blog, we explored mindsets and attitudes that will help you in your side hustle. In this blog, we’re going to drill down and talk about staying focused. In the last blog, I
It is natural for social entrepreneurs to be concerned about the needs of others. It’s their passion, and they use it as their WHY to keep their businesses operating. And it is the needs of
Your mindset and attitude are the keys to a successful side hustle. In our last blog, we spoke about how you can build an effective side hustle. But in this blog, we’re going to look
Music creates an instant connection by using the very mutual understanding of some universal emotions and themes. Among all the skills in the world, singing and dancing are most likely the two skills everyone does