This Social Business top list of Millenium Development Goal innovations includes responses to considering "how far we've come" when it comes to the goals set in 2000 and the end-date was set in 2015. Many writers are considering what was not met, for instance, Dr. Fred Boltz, of Conservation International, considered sustainability and nature to be a key recommendation category.
From scalable water systems like that of WaterHealth International to poverty partnership videos in which Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus talks to CCTV, the Chinese National TV, these Millennium Development Goal innovations chart a then-and-now approach to international issues but one still firmly rooted in a future-oriented perspective and perhaps less concerned with the now-ness of the now.
8 Millennium Development Goal Innovations
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LifeStraw: Innovative Drinking Straw Filters Waterborne Illness
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UN-Affiliated Fashion Campaigns
Alexandra Taylor Donates Part of Her Profits to 'Nothing But Nets'
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Lower-Income Maternity Hospitals
LifeSpring Provides Market-Based Health Care
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Amplified Heartvertising
These 'Beat Poverty' Ads Penetrate the Heart
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Handmade Humanitarian Goods
BHcrafts Works with Women Displayed by the Bosnian War
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Scalable Water Systems
WaterHealth International Attempts to Improve Access to Potable Water
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Future-Oriented MDG Responses
Business Action for Africa is a Network of Collaborations
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Poverty Partnership Imaginings
The Prof. Yunus James Chau Interview on CCTV Explores the MDGs
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Stealthy Neutral Sneaker Palettes
A Ma Maniére and Nike Launch a Hand Wash Cold Colorway
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Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs
The Concepts X New Balance 1000 'Milé' Brings History to Sneakers
AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
Cadbury Launches the a Cheer for Every Volunteer Campaign
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Business-Focused Environmental Responsibility Tools
WildSight Targets Corporate Leaders
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Sustainable Cocoa Farming Practices
Barry Callebaut Announced its 2024 'Future Farming Initiative'
Connected Communicative Tea Sets
The Conceptual 'gpTea' Set by Kevin Tang Connects Loved Ones
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
AI-Powered IoT Technology
Hikvision Showcased Its AIoT Advancements and Underscored Collaboration
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Design Award Jury Announcement
Mattel, IIDA and Harvard GSD Were iF Design Awards 2025 Jurors
Sustainable Insulin Pump Concepts
The Ingo Device Concept Assists with Glucose Monitoring
Window Covering Projector Systems
The Conceptual 'Village' Projector Offers Digital Companionship
Progressive Protein-Material Fashion
Nanamica Launches the Second Instalment of Brewed Protein
Portable Shower Machines
Yoomiily Debuted the World's First Portable Shower and Dryer Device
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Advanced Sustainable Energy Solutions
EBL Showcases Its Latest Innovations at CES 2025
Personalization-Focused Bath Products
Delta Faucet Launches Innovative Kitchen and Bath Products
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Sparkling Water Anniversary Packaging
S.Pellegrino and Future Brand Created a New Glass Bottle
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Limited-Edition Glass Water Bottles
evian Dropped Fountain of Youth Bottles with Pharrell Williams
AI-Powered Energy Management
Schneider Electric Uses AI to Address Common Sustainability Issues
Pop-Up Sensory Showers
Dove's South Bank Activation Spotlights MicroMoisture Technology
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
International Student Enrolment Tools
INTO University Partnerships Utilizes AI
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Irish Tillage Advancements
Irish Distillers and Bank Of Ireland Launch a Sustainable Loan Program
Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions
Pentaform Presents the Potential E-Waste Solution with Aquafade
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
Supplier Diversity Initiatives
Diageo's Procurement Strategy Promotes Inclusion and Empowerment
Double-Filtered Drinking Water
FloeWater Shares a Taste of Next-Gen Filtration Technology
Healthcare Innovation-Enhancing Platforms
Chiesi Launches 'The Impulse' for Healthcare Innovations
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Regenerative Agriculture Partnerships
General Mills is Working with Walmart for a Greener Future
Creative-Centric Campaigns
CFDA and Swarovski Launch Re:Generation Fund to Empower Creatives
Ambitious Tree-Planting Campaigns
Greenbar Distillery Will Plant Two Million Trees
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
AI-Remastered Olympic Documentaries
Alibaba Cloud Released 'To the Greatness of HER' film
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Sustainability-Targeted Grain Products
These Great River Milling Products Come in Many Options
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Purpose-Driven Leadership Schools
The African School of Governance is Accepting Its First Cohort
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Childhood Literacy-Promoting Initiatives
International Paper Has Reaffirmed Its Dedication
Atmospheric Water Solutions
Aquaria Aims to Revolutionize Water Infrastructure
Tech-Advanced Biodiversity-Monitoring Programs
Huawei and IUCN Launch Tech4Nature Project
Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear
Mijoda Dajomi Created the Daughters of Rain Series
Sustainable Vibrant Work Environments
LEGO Group Shows Off its Innovation Campus in Denmark
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Agricultural Literacy Programs
BMO Supports the Ag Literacy for Healthier People & Planet Program
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Hygienic Hippo Campaigns
In Confessions of Moo Deng, a Viral Baby Hippo Teaches Handwashing
Inequalities-Focused Exhibition Forums
Triennale Milano Marks Its 24th International Exhibition
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Connective Supplier Initiatives
Hilton Supply Management Boasts Fair Procurement Practices
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Optimized Communication Network Solutions
The O-RAN ALLIANCE Debuts Innovations at Mwc Barcelona
Digital Health Evaluation Tools
Mayo Clinic Unveils the Solutions Studio for Workflow Integration
Adaptable Plastic Alternatives
2M Group is Unveiling a Plastic Alternative for the Supply Chain
Educational Agriculture Platforms
The Accountability Framework Initiative Emphasizes Ethics
Technology Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Best Buy Canada Launches Teen Tech for Tomorrow
Reproductive Health Campaigns
SOGC Declares Its Unwavering Commitment to Women's Healthcare Rights
Philanthropic Diaper Partnerships
HealthyBaby Donated 750,000 Diapers to Families
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Health Equity Initiatives
Staples Canada's 'Close the Gap' Campaign Addresses Health Disparities
Social Good Computer Drives
Digitunity Partners with OBAE to Address Technological Barriers
Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Chronic Desease Advocacy Groups
A Coalition of Wellness Companies Form End Chronic Disease
Youth Education Partnerships
FP Markets and Cricket Brasil Debuted a Youth Development Initiative
Hydration Tracking Tools
Water Watch Simplifies Tracking Daily Water Intake with Bottle Units
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Personal Efficiency Optimizers
8020.in Everything Maximizes Results by Focusing on the Key 20%
Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology
Google and HP Continue to Build on Project Starline
Mental Health-Focused Brand Initiatives
Maybelline New York Partners with WHO Foundation
Wellness Residential Programs
The International WELL Building Institute Launches WELL Residential
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Nature-Centric Tech Summits
Huawei Joins with the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Food Innovation Business Conferences
SIAL Shanghai 2025 is Running from May 19 to 21, 2025
Inclusive Design Business Initiatives
Microsoft’s #BuildFor2030 Initiative Emphasizes Inclusivity
Regenerative Medicine-Focused Partnerships
The Stem Cell Network Partners with Capital Bioventures
Urban Digital Control Centers
Veolia North America Makes Strides in New Orleans
Women-Empowering Work Programs
Vantage Foundation and Grab Indonesia Address Workforce Challenges
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Personal Goal-Setting Apps
Fred Breaks Down Goals Into Actionable Steps
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Inclusivity-Focused Housing Standards
The Daniels Corporation Debuts an Accessibility Resource
Comprehensive Business System Tools
Dean Graziosi Upgrades the Mastermind Business System
Blocky Water Purifier Concepts
A Team of Designers Create the Quming Delilght Concept
Accessibility-Focused Video Series
Surrey Schools Aims to Foster Understanding
Smart Telecom Power Solutions
Huawei Unveiled Its Latest Innovation in Bangkok, Thailand
Expansive Inclusivity Initiatives
Boathouse Group Implements a Supplier Diversity Program
Personal Wellbeing-Aiding Products
Pong Design Creates Products that Fuse Mindfullness with Tech
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
Philanthropic Healthcare Initiatives
Toyota Motor North America Boasts the Way Forward Fund
Sustainable Indian Curds
Khyber Agro Debuts a Sustainable Curd Product in a New Packaging Format
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Psychology-Driven Goal Setting
Goal Planner - Notion System Helps Set, Plan, and Achieve Goals
Effective Work Environment Technology
HP Inc. Unveils Advancements Within Its Workforce Solutions
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
Flood-Defence Nature Parks
CF Møller Integrates an Architectural Multi-Tool with a Nature Park
Trackable Goal Setting
Bucket List Manager Organizes and Tracks Personal Goals with Custom Tools
Health System Improvement Initiatives
Eli Lilly and Company Has Announced a Donation to UNICEF
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Public Hygiene Campaigns
Tsekmo Has Launched the Clean Bathroom Global Challenge
Sustainable Water Equity Funds
Candriam Unveils a New Water Conservation Fund for Businesses
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Shared Kitchen Initatives
Metro & Food Banks of Quebec Address Food Insecurity
Smart Meeting Platforms
That's What You Said! Highlights the Gaps in Modern Meeting Platforms
Sustainable Barley-Growing Systems
Chivas Brothers Unveils a New Sustainable Agriculture Program
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Rail Station Accessibility Initiatives
Greater Manchester Has Plans to Upgrade 10 Stations
Sustainability-Focused Land Awards
The 2024 Land Awards Recognized Five Projects & Two Individuals
Local Economic Growth Initiatives
Hershey's is Supporting Village Savings and Loan Associations
Accessible Tourism-Focused Initiates
Explore Siouxland Receives a Grant to Bolster Accessibility
Efficient Goal-Tracking Tools
SMART Goals Tracker Invites Users to Set and Achieve Objectives
Efficient Goal Trackers
Minimalist Goal Tracker Streamlines Goal-Setting to Achieve Success
Daily Goal-Setting Tools
Manifest Daily Uses Vocalization and Positive Reinforcement
Enhanced Chinese Dairy
Dairy Scientists Across China are Partnering with Industry to Boost Quality
Community Water Access Points
Paulo Moreira Architectures Completes the Luanda Waterpoints