Either fortunately or unfortunately, these deliverable social innovations prove that people pay more attention to what they buy (and what it does for the world) when they are able to easily purchase it and don't have to do much to procure it. Better yet: if you don't have to leave your house at all, consider my credit card swiped!
As much as we can be facetious, deliverable social innovations are interesting because of the way they are urban-centered services that have multiplied in recent years. And when your company is based on delivery as a method, you must also think about how you're delivering. Do you have cyclists? Or are you guzzling tons of gas? Convenience isn't the only key -- you also have to think smart for the entire planet.
21 Deliverable Social Innovations
From Canine Treat Subscriptions to Biked Organic Java:
Social Business Editor — May 21, 2014 — Social Good
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Socially Conscious eShops
TOMS Marketplace Features 200 Products That Create Change (SPONSORED)
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Chic Californian Postage
Gramr Gratitude Co. Cards Revolutionizes Greeting Industry
19
Canine Treat Subscriptions
BarkBox is Box Full of Doggie Goodies Delivered to Your Home Monthly
18
Easy E-Waste Pick-Ups
'4th Bin' is a New York-Based Recycling Collection Service
17
Trial-Sized Beauty Deliveries
Goodebox is a Members-Only Website Offering Eco Cosmetics
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Local Grocery Deliveries
Farm2Me lets You Browse Online and Get Goodies to Your Doorstep
15
Last Mile Delivery Services
B-Line is a Distribution Networking Building Sustainable Urban Life
14
One-Hour Condom Deliveries
Talia Frenkel's One-for-One Innovations are Constantly Changing
13
Sustainable Laundry Services
Wash Cycle Laundry a Bike-Powered Social Business in Philadelphia
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Bike-Delivered Organic Java
Peace Coffee is a Fair Trade Brew Company in Minneapolis
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Hunger-Fighting Food Packages
The Love with Food Group Donates a Meal for Every Box Purchased
10
Mission-Driven Food Distributors
Common Market Works with Local and Sustainable Farming
9
Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
8
Dairy Farming e-Businesses
Akashganga Creates Technologies for Cooperatives in India
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Local Food Deliveries
Mama Earth Organics Lets You Choose Weekly or Bi-Weekly Produce Baskets
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Sustainable Web-Ordered Seafood
The i love blue sea platform sources orders from 15 US fishermen
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Fresh Seafood Subscriptions
Catchbox is a Non-profit That Weekly Delivers Freshly Caught Seafood
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Urban Delivery Collectives
Independent Alternative Control Courier is Rider-Owned and -Operated
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Global Logistics Social Businesses
Agility Offers Expert Commercial Services Around the World
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Ethical Nosh Deliveries
'Love with Food' Donates a Meal to a Child in Need with Every Purchase
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Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
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Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters
The 'Scootility' Electric Scooter Offers Ample Storage Space
Digital Debit Card Campaigns
Interac Introduces 'The Lost Wallet Board' Installation in Toronto
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Delayed Gifting Campaigns
Bloom & Wild's Delay the Delivery Prevents New Parent Overwhelm
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Minimalist Pet Accessory Collections
The NEIGHBORHOOD Dog Series is Stylishly Utilitarian
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Warming Delivery E-Bikes
Domino's dxb Delivery Bike Includes a Temperature-Controlled Pizza Pod
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Subscription-Sourced Dog Foods
Hello Fresh Unveils the New Dog Food Subscription 'The Pets Table'
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
Surfboard Delivery Services
Deliveroo Launched the World's First eFoil Surfboard Service
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Digital Product Passport Solutions
Eviden's Digital Product Passport Supports Blockchain
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Robotics-Equipped Deliveries
Swedish Grocer ICA & Cleveron are Revolutionizing Parcel Delivery
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Pod-Based Supplements
Superblends by Blueshift Revolutionizes Drinkable Supplements
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Quiver is a Social Media App for Thinkers Seeking Connection
Digital Canine Caretakers
PupFi Integrates Activity Tracking, Routine Management, and More
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
Wendy's, DoorDash and Wing Join to Fly Food to Customers
Student-Focused Foodie Tours
Deliveroo The Grub Crawl Offers Free Foodie Tours to Freshers
Pizza-Gifting Doormats
Pizza Hut's Reverse Delivery Doormat Gifts Pizza to Delivery Drivers
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
Natural Wine Subscription Platforms
The Waves Proprietary Artificial Intelligence Technology
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Artisanal Gluten-Free Deliveries
Wildgrain Debuts Bake-From-Frozen Gluten-Free Bread Subscription
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Delivery Company eBike Partnerships
Grubhub Partnered with JOCO to Provide Safety-Certified eBikes
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Giftable Meal Boxes
Daily Harvest's Give Deliciously Collection Shares Nourishment
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Residential Food Delivery Subscriptions
Foodpanda Offered One-Month Pandapro to Simei Residents
Urban Pet Care Products
Petbeing's New Care Collection is Formulated for City-Based Pets
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Top-Tier Healthcare Subscriptions
Healthvio Prime Subscription Aims to Empower Individuals
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Digital At-Home Healthcare
birdie Helps Older Adults Receive Quality Care Using Digital Interfaces
AI-Powered Tech Deliveries
Best Buy Unveils the New AI-Powered Delivery Service
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Premium eBike Subscription Services
Wombi Released in Seattle to Make eBikes More Accessible
Eco-Friendly Taxi Services
Wayder is a New Taxi and Delivery Service in Bristol, UK
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Smart Bike Docking Stations
Urban Racks Improves the Cycling Experience in British Columbia
Vegetarian-Only Delivery Services
Zomato Introduces the New Pure Veg Mode for Vegetarian Consumers
Digital Loyalty Companions
Brew Perks Offers an Easy Way to Track Rewards, Unlock Exclusive Deals
Smart Healthcare Imagine Subscriptions
GE Healthcare's 'Smart Subscription' Covers CT Systems
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Convenient Candy Delivery Services
Sweet Delivery Co. Handles the Logistics of Sending Sweets
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Automated eMobility Products
Tibber Debuts the Grid Rewards Program in Various European Countries
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Sustainable Battery-Swapping Stations
Zepto and Battery Smart Have Committed to Greener Deliveries
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Efficient Order-To-Shipment Tools
John Galt Solutions Has Introduced Atlas Deliver
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Delivery Service Credit Lines
India’s Food Delivery Brand Swiggy is Launching a Credit Card
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it
In-Neighbourhood Service Maps
TROT KIT Helps Nomads Find Services Where They Are