This SocialBusiness.org top list of energy-efficient social innovations includes a range of both products and services. A few examples include BioLite, an energy company that provides emissions-free cooking tools as an alternative to toxic emissions. Others aren't products themselves like the home cook stove that BioLite offers, for instance, there's an infographic filled with statistics on energy efficiency at large as well as a website that reviews eco-friendly products in such a way to increase transparency but also bring more attention to the industry.
What is interesting here about these energy-efficient social innovations is the way that attention to both environmental and social purpose, making them adhere predominantly to the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit.
15 Energy-Efficient Social Innovations
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Eco Mini-Homes
Lanefab Design/Build is a Company Focused on Energy and Solar Power
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Mushroom Packing Materials
New York Company Makes Packaging from Agricultural Waste and Mushrooms
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Planet-Loving Marketplaces
Eartheasy is an Online Shop to Support Sustainable Lifestyles
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Reviewed Green Products
Vine.com Offers Sustainable Product Delivery
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Sustainable Laundry Services
Wash Cycle Laundry a Bike-Powered Social Business in Philadelphia
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Experience-Creating Cleaners
The Eco Laundry Room Has a Cafe, Kid's Play Area and Free WiFi
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Eco Entrepreneurship Stats
Venture Capitalists and Governments Support Clean Tech Entrepreneurs
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Energy-Efficient Community Contractors
Solar Works Strives for Business & Homeowner Self-Reliance
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Environmentally Conscious Heating
BioLite Provides Clean and Affordable Energy Worldwide
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Clean Tech for Non-Profits
Sun Light & Power Offers Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Energy
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Money-Saving Eco Lights
Clean Light Green Light Company Manufactures Eco-Friendly Light Solutions
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Insulated Infant Pods
Embrace Innovations Helps Prevent Hypothermia Among Newborns
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Micro-Entrepreneurial Kits
Living Goods Provides Affordable Necessities in Uganda
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B Corp Commerce
Dharma Merchant Services Makes Credit Cards Greener, More Philanthropic
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Eco Employment Solutions
EMBERS Green Renovations Uses Biodegradable Items for Energy Efficiency
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Utilitarian Technical Apparel Capsules
Nike Introduces an Utilitarian Modular ISPA Collection
Sustainable Play Clothes
Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
Biodegradable Womenswear Blazers
Lotta Ludwigson's ALVA Blazer Applies Cradle-to-Cradle Design
Portable Mini Washing Machines
Modern G Launches the G-Soak Washing Machine for Travellers
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Experimental Low-Carbon Housing
Velux & EFFEKT Debut Is Low-Carbon Housing Designs in Copenhagen
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems
The 'SproutHub' Indoor Garden Works with 54 Plant Varieties
Efficient Composting Systems
Homepost Emphasizes Sustainability, Both in Design and Purpose
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Eco All-in-One Laundry Appliances
The LG WashCombo Will Be Showcased at CES 2024
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
High-Quality Electric Micro Homes
The Cosmic ONE Gets New Upgrades with Premium Components
Home Services E-Commerce Platforms
Go Lime Launches a New E-Commerce Platform
Intelligent Energy Management Software
Enphase Energy Debuts Its Product Line in the Netherlands
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
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Bio-Enhanced Skincare Ranges
Orveda's Signature Products are Powerful and Effective
Sustainably Chic Sleepwear Collections
Half Asleep is a Women’s Clothing Brand with Cozy Capsules
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
State-of-the-Art Innovation Centers
Trane Technologies focuses on Sustainable Heating and Cooling
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
AELIS Debuts the History and High Technology Collection
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Sustainable Smart City Solutions
Omniflow is Illuminating Sustainable Smart Cities with Edge AI
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Efficient AI Washing Machines
The Samsung BESPOKE AI™ Washer Offers 55% More Energy Efficiency
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Foldable Portable Washing Machines
PQP Design Unveils a Convenient Traveling Washing Machine
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Energy Efficient Home Appliances
LG Electronics Canada Debuts Its New Home Appliance Lineup
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Upcycled High-Performance Jackets
Nespresso, Mammut & Heiq Join Force on a Ground-Breaking Design
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Biobased Cleaning Pod Expansions
Dropps Accelerates Retail Expansion with Wegmans and Walmart.com,
Sustainable Modern Luggage Collections
Samsonite Unveils Its ESSENS Collection
Ethical Organic Cotton Apparel
The Sport Sweatshirt From Industry Of All Nations is Timeless
Recycled Diaper Packaging
Kimberly-Clark Collaborates with Amcor on a Sustainability Solution
Upcycled Bathroom Essentials
MaisoNovo's Modern Products Promote a New Way of Living
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Insulated Recyclable Bags
ProAmpac Unveils a Sustainable Packaging Solution for Grocery Deliveries
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
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
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Sustainable Smart Cookers
The Sevvy Smart Cooker Quickly Prepares Food at Low Temperatures
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Textile Recycling Solutions
SuperCircle Secures $7M to Enhance Textile Recycling Infrastructure
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Rotating Clothes Drying Racks
SpeedDryer Presents an Eco-Friendly Solution to Clothes Drying
Water-Soluble Detergent Sachets
MACK & Notpla Created an Industry First Detergent Sachet
Sustainable Laundry Packaging
Ecover Launches the Laundry Capsules with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
User-Friendly Solar Panels
Kunal Girotra Introduces the Sustainable Lunar Energy System
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Local Sustainability-Promoting Initiatives
CopenPay Encourages Environmentally Friendly Behaviors
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Environmentally Conscious Baby Diapers
Soft N Dry Has Launched Its Tree-Free Diapers in California
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Sustainable Energy Product Lines
Wolseley Group Launches the Renewables by Wolseley Line
Triple-Chamber Dishwasher Pods
Dropps' Biobased Dishwasher Detergent Gives an Uncompromising Clean
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Battery-Ready E-Boilers
The BOLT Electric Boiler is Revolutionizing Home Heating and Hot Water
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Sustainable Turkish Textile Initiatives
ILO Turkiye and Ekodoku Aim to Boost Eco-Friendly Textiles
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Sustainable Cleaning Tablets
TABBSZ Debuts an Eco-Friendly Tablet to Reduce Environmental Impact
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Clean Energy Battery Companies
Greenworks Group Has Been Featured in The Human Component
Sustainable Zero Waste Initiatives
LILYSILK is Unveiling a Series of New Zero Waste Initiatives
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Sustainable Multi-Purpose Cleaners
NuVinAir Launches a Dissolvable Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solution
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers
Healthybaby Diapers are Made of Plant-Based Materials
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Merino-Based Adventure Apparel
The North Face and Icebreaker Debuted a New Sustainable Capsule
Miniature Clothing Dryers
The BINY Dryer from Home Cera is Compact and Energy-Efficient
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Concentrated Cleaner Sachets
Cleanery's Multipurpose Cleaning Spray Reduces Waste Where Possible
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Eco Low-Energy Washing Machines
The Samsung A-40% Washing Machine 3 Will Arrive in 2024
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Indian Baby Care Debuts
Lifelong Online is a New Indian Baby Care Brand for Young Parents
Recycled Carbon-Made Jackets
lululemon Unveils a Jacket Made Partially from Captured Carbon
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Energy-Efficient Headquarter Buildings
The New 'Bench' Building Prioritizes Sustainable Design
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Eco-Conscious Hotel Calculators
SilverDoor Launches a New Carbon Calculator for Accomodations
Eco-Conscious Web Browsers
Ecosia Has Launched an Eco-Friendly Internet Browser for Clean Energy
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Hospitality Neighborly Initiatives
Hotel Indigo Launches Neighborly Borrowing Program
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
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
AI-Backed Sustainability Metrics
ESGo Unveils its New AI-Powered Sustainability Report Maker
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
GHG-Reducing Hotels
Choice Hotels is Committed to Reducing its Eco Footprint through Various Means