Activism, invention, discoveries and art have an impact on the way that we understand and relate to the world around us. They can be profound tools for change or for building cultures. Our perceptions and our actions are often informed by activists, scientists, researchers and artists.
This cluster shares bits of wisdom, activism and discovery to help inform your world and to help you make it just a little bit better.
Implications - Businesses that attach their brands to social causes will benefit in tremendous ways. Not only will they portray themselves as a compassionate and genuine organization, they will be attractive in the eyes of social conscious consumers. Such consumers will likely invest in products with the promise of profiting or supporting a social good organization.
50 Innovations for the Greater Good
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Artful Transmission Towers
The 'Land of Giants' Transform Electricity Pylons into Human Sculptures
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Activist Art Bicycles
Be Cycle & Fashion's Designer Bikes Support Social Causes
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Anti-War Clothing Lines
Carrot Clothing Hip Apparel is Activist Garb for Street Culture
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Eco Activism in Iran
Bloggers Try to Save Wetlands
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Linguistic Protests
English Professor Ousted from Starbucks for Refusing to Use the Lingo
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Synthesized Bio-Communication
Computer Scientists in Madrid Use Bacteria to Solve Problems
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Farmers as Environmental Activists
Lynn Henning Wins Anti-Pollution 'Green Nobel' Prize
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Water Repellent Sun Cells
Non-Reflective Solar Panels are Also Self-Cleaning
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Depressed Tree Art
Steven Burke Paints a Sad Face on the Forest in 'Poor Little Trees'
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Teen Eco Activists
Alec Loorz Leads the Way with 'Kids vs Global Warming'
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Activist Ad Rejections
NBC Refuses to Air PETA Thanksgiving Ad
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Delicious Activist Art
The Fallen Fruit EATLACMA Project 2010 Has Launched
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Biodegradable Plant Containers
Cowpots are Composted Cow Manure Planting Pots
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Tween Eco Activists
‘Plant for the Planet' Founder Felix Finkbeiner Plants One Million
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Power-Generating Roads
Solar Roadways Wants Votes in GE's 'Ecomagination Challenge'
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Textbook Rental Services
Chegg, the "Netflix of Books," Saves Money and Trees
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Green Patent Sharing
Hewlett Packard Gives Open-Source Eco Innovations to Eco-Patent Commons
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Bacteria-Driven Pollution Removal
Bio-Reaction Industries Cleans the Air with Microbes
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Jocks as Eco Activists
Former NFL Lineman Gets Serious about Green Energy
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Color-Coded Heat Loss
'Zoom Into Your Roof' Infrared Energy Maps Reveal Insulation Inefficiencies
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Tools for Eco Investors
NASDAQ Green Economy Indexes Make it Easer to Track Green Business
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Power Fluctuation Fixes
Stimulus-Funded Grid Stabilization Projects to Use Giant Batteries
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Clean Battery Power
Soap and Wax Improve Battery Production Cost and Capacity
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Electronic Watt Cops
Oregon Scientific's Wireless Appliance Manager Reports Real-Time Power Use
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Eco-Friendly Juice Initiatives
Tropicana 'Rescue the Rainforest' Project Saves Trees
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Makeshift Wildlife Habitats
Flooding Gulf Area Fields to Provide Relief from Oil-Fouled Habitats
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Everlasting Metal Energy
Magnesium Fuel Cells Could Provide World's Power for 3,000 Centuries
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Undoing Spinal Injuries
Paralysis May Be Reversible With PTEN-Deletion Treatment
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Nutty Plastics
NEC Makes Cashew-Based Bioplastics for Use in Electronics
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Nature Mockumentaries
'The Majestic Plastic Bag' Ups Awareness & Support for Plastic Bag Ban Bill
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Nerd-Driven Promotions
'Get Your Geek On. Support the Library' Ad Campaign
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Simple Sanitation Systems
Easy Latrine is a 2010 IDEA Awards Best in Show Winner
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Designer Denim Do-Gooders
Ralph Lauren Commissions Art Stars to Promote Polo Jeans & Help Kids
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Lunch Lady Boot Camps
Chefs Teach Healthful School Lunch Preparation in Culinary Boot Camp
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Celeb Activist Tweets
Pink Uses Twitter to Support Last Chance for Animals' Cause
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Cost-Saving Trains
RailEdge Rail Traffic-Control Software Improves Transportation Efficiency
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Global Goods Tracking Sites
The iuMAP Project Tracks and Maps Global Social Enterprise
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Vegetable-Powered Bonding
Earth-Friendly Tape Adhesive is Made from Plants
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Dog Breath Eco-Cures
Enzyme-Based BioWorld 'The Pet Beverage' Zaps Mutt Mouth and Body Odor
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Eco Activist Art Recreations
"A Sunday Afternoon" Made of 106,000 Tin cans
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Matrimonial Tree Laws
'Couples Caring for the Environment' Makes Indonesian Newlyweds Plant Trees
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Car Bodies as Batteries
British Scientists Prototype Carbon Fiber Supercapacitors
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Veggie-Based Car Parts
Ford Uses Soy Oil Foam and Plastics in Auto Construction
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Sustainable Sewage Plants
Rocket Engine Wastewater Treatment Could Yield Self-Powered Facilities
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Hair Care Bots
The Panasonic Hair-Washing Robot Helps Take Care of The Elderly
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Life-Saving Turbine Colors
Purple Wind Turbines are Less Likely to Harm Birds in Flight
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Polar Bears in Hollywood
'The Beaufort Diaries' Novel and Animated Short Film
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WIMBY Eco Activism
‘Wind in My Backyard' Supports Wind Power Development in the UK
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Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps
Buycott Helps Consumers Decide Whether to Buy or Avoid a Brand
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Adventurous Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's Core Values Campaign Features Tennis Legends
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Healthcare Innovation-Enhancing Platforms
Chiesi Launches 'The Impulse' for Healthcare Innovations
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Artistically Adorned Backpacks
JanSport Partners with Artlifting to Introduce a New Collection
Women-Centric Accelerator Programs
Marshalls Has Introduced the Good Stuff Accelerator Program
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
Beauty Innovation Funds
L’Oréal's Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients Were Announced
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Ethical AI Guides
Info-Tech Research Group Has Introduced a New Guide Aimed at Organizations
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Artist-Collaborative Travel Accessories
Jaden Smith and Harper Collective Join on a New Capsule
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Democratic AI Initiatives
AI Layer Labs & the 6079 Movement Advocate for a Democratic Future in AI
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
SCI-Arc is Presenting 'Views of Planet City' in September
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Educational Agriculture Platforms
The Accountability Framework Initiative Emphasizes Ethics
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Healthcare Influencer Sourcing Platforms
GCI Group's Muse is a New Influencer Platform in Health
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
AI-Driven Business Transformations
'Unlock the Power of AI' Helps Businesses Integrate AI
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
Localized Destination Campaigns
Rosewood Hotels & Resort Debuts 'Discovered at Rosewood'
AI-Powered Global Facts
GeoFacts Helps Users Explore the World One Click at a Time
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
AI-Based Social Fitness Platforms
Impakt Allows You to Share, Track Progress, and Gain Followers
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Company Culture-Enhancing Communication Tools
Motivosity Has Unveiled a New Feature Called Spaces
Prolonged Activism Campaigns
Oxfam's Stay In The Fight Encourages Lasting Social Influences
AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Purposeful Brand Transformations
Decathlon Unveils a New Brand Identity, Logo and Brand Purpose
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Luxury Hotel ESG Commitments
Accor is Increasing its Sustainability Efforts and Elevating Comfort
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Research Artful Experimental Projects
Foscarini Forms the HABITUS Art Project with a Team
Transparent AI Tools
Kin.art Launches a Free Tool to Prevent AI Models from Training on Artwork
Healthcare Marketing Deals
Haleon Taps Collectively to Enhance its Influencer Marketing Strategies
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Brand Identity Generators
The Branding Archetypes Generator Helps You Refine Your Brand
Emerging London Designer Exhibitions
POOR Collective Showcases the Powershift Exhibition in London
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Ethical GenAI Tools
Brandtech Group's Bias Breaker Produces More Diverse and Inclusive Images
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Charity Donation Discovery
CharityExplorer Helps You Find, Donate To, and Track Charities Easily
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Stunning Cause-Supporting Dishes
PrayerBowls Are a New Product that Support Global Change