Eco-social entrepreneurs hope to be the best of everything. They're conscious about environment-friendlier practices and products, they have people at the forefront of their focus in their business models and they're also bent on making a profit on top of that. That's called the triple bottom line. While some may not attest to strictly following that philosophy, the idea, still, is there and it percolates through everything that these entrepreneurs do whether it's during the day at work or on their off-time (or maybe something in between, which is usually what life is like for people running small start-ups).
Click through this feature to hear some of the words of eco-social entrepreneurs that Social Business has interviewed.
29 Eco-Social Entrepreneurs
28
Mathieu Senard and Edouard Rollet, Founders of Alter Eco
Fair Trade Food Importers
27
Eric Reynolds, Founder and Executive Director of Inyenyeri (INTERVIEW)
Rwandan Energy Company
26
Chad Hamre, CEO of Ethical Ocean -
25
Jimmy Ostholm, Founder & CEO of The Porteur Foundation (INTERVIEW)
24
Brooks Dame, Founder of Proof Eyewear (INTERVIEW)
Sustainable Wood Sunglasses with a Cause
23
Nikhil Arora, Co-Founder of Back to the Roots (INTERVIEW)
DIY Grow Your Own Organic Mushroom Kits
22
Josie Warden, The Thread Project (INTERVIEW)
Sustainable and Ethical Design and Manufacturing
21
Todd Masonis, Co-Founder of Dandelion Chocolate (INTERVIEW)
'Bean-to-Bar' Production
20
Sharon Schneider, Founder & CEO of Good Karma Clothing for Kids (INTERVIEW)
19
Alli Blum, Director of Marketing (INTERVIEW)
What's New with United By Blue's Partnerships
18
Anna Sidana, Founder of One Million Lights (INTERVIEW)
Replacing Kerosene Lamps with Solar Ones
17
Bridget Hilton, Founder of LSTN Headphones (INTERVIEW)
Socially Conscious and Eco-friendly
16
Tara Rogerson, Director of Social Enterprise at Evergreen Brick Works (INTERVIEW)
15
Ann Skydell Harmon, Founder of Ann-Made, LLC (INTERVIEW)
Upcycled Social Cause Jewelry
14
David Auerbach, Founder of Sanergy (INTERVIEW)
13
Greg Seaman, Founder of Eartheasy (INTERVIEW)
Family-Run Green Ecommerce Business
12
Alex Mark, Founder of One Hundred Apparel (INTERVIEW)
100% of Profits go to charity:water
11
Lon Wong, Co-Founder of Unstash (INTERVIEW)
Collaborative Consumption Platform
10
Jill Doucette, Founder of Synergy Enterprises (INTERVIEW)
Eco Business Consultant
9
Tyler Gage, President and Co-Founder of Runa (INTERVIEW)
Fair Trade Ecuadorian-Sourced Guayusa Tea
8
Julie Leach, Member Coordinator of SolarShare (INTERVIEW)
Community Solar Bonds in Canada
7
Al Harris, Founder of Blue Ventures (INTERVIEW)
Marine Conservation Organization
6
Jes McKay Gilmore, Creator of Species Spectrum (INTERVIEW)
Animal-Aware Greeting Card Company
5
Joe Koenig, Founder of Three Avocados (INTERVIEW)
4
Daniel Blake, Co-Founder and CEO of EcoScraps (INTERVIEW)
Turning Old Food into Organic Fertilizer
3
Camille van Gestel, Co-Founder and Business Director of WakaWaka (INTERVIEW)
Safe Light Sources
2
Samuel Miller of Bombastic Plastix (INTERVIEW)
Upcycled Goods Made from Balian Plastic Bags
1
Geetie Singh, Managing Director of the Duke of Cambridge (INTERVIEW)
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Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
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Eco-Conscious Puzzle Games
Joe Jonas, Kwalee and PlanetPlay Promote Text Express: Word Adventure
Sustainable Wireless Earbuds
Skullcandy Debuted 'Ecobuds' as Eco-Conscious True Wireless Earbuds
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
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Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Sustainable Singaporean Skincare
Belle Femme Offers Inclusive and Accessible Skincare Solutions
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Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
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Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Mindful Eco-Friendly Banks
Climate First Bank is Ready to Expand Nationwide
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Modern Carbon-Neutral Ecolodges
Hotel Belmar Boasts 26 Boutique Rooms in Costa Rica
Ethical Skincare Brands
Jackie Loos Recently Founded the Eco-Conscious Tone Cosmetics
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Sustainable Running Shoe Designs
The Circle SuperNatural Runner is Fully Made in Europe
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Peer-to-Peer Returns Networks
'greenlist' Enables Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective P2P Returns
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Sustainable Lubricant Technology
TotalEnergies Lubricants Releases an Eco-Friendly Product Line
Eco-Friendly Coffee Brands
'Zenbunni' Sources its Coffee Beans from Biodynamic Farms
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Eco-Friendly High-Fashion Sneakers
Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers Now Come in a Bananatex Option
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Sustainable-Focused Design Tools
EFFEKT and Velux Work Together to Create the Compass Model
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Environmentally Conscious Baby Diapers
Soft N Dry Has Launched Its Tree-Free Diapers in California
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Community-Supporting Business Models
Ben & Jerry's' 'Linked Prosperity' Model Drives Positivity
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Gen Z Motivational Apps
The Etherea App is Driven by Motivators and Sustainable Actions
Sustainable Turkish Textile Initiatives
ILO Turkiye and Ekodoku Aim to Boost Eco-Friendly Textiles
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Clean Energy Battery Companies
Greenworks Group Has Been Featured in The Human Component
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
All-Season Merino Tees
natclo Debuts with That One Tee: Ethically Eco-Friendly from New Zealand
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Eco-Friendly Coffee Tumblers
Reborn Coffee Inc. Launched Its Latest Product — the Reborn Tumbler
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Eco-Friendly Paper Towels
Bravo's Paper Towels are Made from 90% Recycled Materials
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Eco-Minded Leather Variants
Tata International's New Eco-Friendly Leather Hopes to Spark Change
Low-Impact Eco Headphones
House of Marley Launches the Eco-Friendly Audio Collection
Sustainable Toilet Paper Brands
HeyBamboo Boasts an Eco-Friendly Approach That Appeals to Users
Spirits Producer-Friendly Business Features
Ekos Offers Features for Craft Spirits Producers
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Preventative Wellbeing Retreats
EQ Offers a Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing Personal Wellbeing
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Mindful Travel Lineups
farans Offers Up Sustainable Travel Accessories for Mindful Exploration
Sustainable Brand Certificates
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Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Eco-Conscious Apparel Acquisitions
Lolë Brands Expands Portfolio with Iconic Footwear Brand Sanuk
Efficiency-Enhancing Craft Beverage Software
Ekos and GoTab Enter a Strategic Partnership
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Rapper-Backed Happiness Journals
Intelligent Change and Prince EA Release 'The 3x Happier Journal'
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Supportive Women Entrepreneurial Tests
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SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Eco-Conscious Hotel Calculators
SilverDoor Launches a New Carbon Calculator for Accomodations
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Science-Enriched Health Products
EZZ Life Sciences Debuts a New Line of Health & Wellness Products
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Eco-Conscious Web Browsers
Ecosia Has Launched an Eco-Friendly Internet Browser for Clean Energy
Lifestyle-Conscious Cannabis Products
Trailblazer Cannabis Products Have Been Relaunched
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Luxury Hotel ESG Commitments
Accor is Increasing its Sustainability Efforts and Elevating Comfort
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
AI-Backed Sustainability Metrics
ESGo Unveils its New AI-Powered Sustainability Report Maker
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Product-Validating AI Tools
AskBetter Helps Entrepreneurs Test Out Ideas and Business Plans
GHG-Reducing Hotels
Choice Hotels is Committed to Reducing its Eco Footprint through Various Means
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
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Human-First Incubators
The With Life Cultivator Grow Organizations with a People-Centered Approach
In-Person Community Builders
Spon Empowers People to Build Up Their Communities
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Entrepreneur-Specific Global Hubs
Endeavor Has Launched a New Global Hub in London
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot