These oceanic social innovations merge sea and socio-political change. Sometimes, when it comes to social entrepreneurship, it's so very necessary in order to offer a holistic approach to take into consideration something as massive as the ocean.
There are a breadth of difference oceanic social innovations in this SocialBusiness.org top list. It does seem as though fashion takes a bit of a rise here. Take United by Blue, a social business founded in 2010 that uses its sustainable mission in conjunction with offering down-to-earth organic clothing. For other of the social businesses featured here, water is but one example of the wide range of mission-related projects they put forth. That's okay, because sometimes the most creative are those social enterprises that attempt to do it all--at the risk of doing "too much."
28 Oceanic Social Innovations
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Portable Wind Turbines
You Can Charge Any USB Device with the Tiny Eco 'Trinity'
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Ocean-Friendly Summer Totes
The Océé Chaz Ganster Collection Makes Waves with Their Acce
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Socially Minded Lifestyle Brands
Elvis & Kresse Creates Accessories out of Reclaimed Fire Hoses
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Cause-Conscious Clothing
United by Blue Removes One Pound of Trash from Oceans for Every Item Sold
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Ocean-Friendly Design
Common Seas Attempts to Bring People Closer to Nature
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Online Sustainable Fashion Retailers
Modavanti Launches Cosmetics and Beauty Products
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Ocean-Friendly Lookbooks
The United By Blue 'Here Comes The Sun' Catalogue Ushers in Spring
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Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
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Modern Beachy Tie-Dye Fashions
The Océé Collection Features Stunning Looks for the Beach
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Philanthropic Woven Accessories
Pura Vida Bracelets Supports Artistans in Costa Rica
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Upcycled Nautical Bags
The Boyd Sailcloth Line of Totes are Constructed from Reclaimed Materials
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Vintage Recycled Rubber Bags
English Retreads
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Adventures with Purpose
Sam Bruce Shares 10 Ethical Holiday Providers of Sustainable Tourism
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One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
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Graphic Eco-Friendly Skateboards
Bamboo SK8 Manufactures Decks and Longboards from Bamboo
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Conscious E-Commerce
Ethical Ocean is an Online Marketplace for Eco, Organic & Fair Trade Products
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Landfill-Saving Shoes
IndoSole Uses Old Tires and Transforms Them into Eco-Friendly Footwear
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Impactful Gift-Giving Guides
The ‘Ethical Ocean Holiday Helper Elf’ Guides You to Grea
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Community-Supporting Snapbacks
The SEA Brand Notes a Quarter of Proceeds to Poverty Tansitioning
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Members-Only Social Boutiques
The New Ethical Ocean Website Presents a Revamped E-Commerce Company
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Donation-Branded Haircare
Laabn Plasters How Much Money Goes to Charity Based on the Product
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Upcycled African Fashion
afriCAN is Made by Artisans in South Africa for North America's Market
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B Corp Conferences
The Themes for Social Capital Markets' SOCAP13 Include Health & Oceans
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Sustainable Web-Ordered Seafood
The i love blue sea platform sources orders from 15 US fishermen
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Beauty Product Narratives
The Ethical Ocean Social Business Guest Post on the Story of Cosmetics
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Carbon-Neutral Chocolate Bars
Gru Grococo Makes Going Green Delicious
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Changemaker Perspective Blogs
The Insightful Ethical Ocean 'Change We Want to See Series' Issue #1
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Sustainable Cottage Retreats
Bangors Organic is an Organically Certified Bed & Breakfast
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Eco-Conscious Swimsuit Styles
66°North Boasts the Ultra-Slick and Flattering Straumur Swimsuit
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions
The Oakley Offshore Collection is for Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Ocean Plastic Watches
Armitron x Wildlife Conservation Society Debut Watches #Tide Collection
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Immersive Wellness Experiences
Othership Pioneers Emotional Wellness With Immersive Experiences
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Limited-Edition Ocean-Themed Serums
Biossance Celebrates World Oceans Month with a Limited Release
Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
The Ocean Bottle's GO Bottle Pushes Sustainable Efforts
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Ayurveda-Inspired Yoga Products
Mindful Collective Co. Unveils b, halfmoon
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Black-Owned Accessories Brands
Eternal Blue is Based in California and Emphasizes Expression
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
AAPI-Owned Zero Waste Skincare
Seadrop Skincare Introduces Revolutionary Waterless Facial Cleanser
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Sleek Collaborative Timepieces
Swatch and OMEGA Bring Back the Bioceramic MoonSwatch 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
Ocean Waste-Made Textiles
Duvaltex Recently Debuted the Ocean Waste CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry
Every Wave Features Pieces Inspired by the Essence of Water
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Upcycled PET Yarn Fabrics
'S. Cafe OCEAN' is a Line of Yarn Textiles Made from Ocean Plastics
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Awareness-Raising Swimwear Fashion Shows
Natasha Tonic Debuts the Coral City Collection
Sea Botanical Skincare
Ár Ocean Shares Skincare with Mineral-Rich Plant and Sea Botanicals
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Earth-Inspired Wristwatches
Swatch and OMEGA Present the Moonswatch Mission to Earth
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
Limited Eco-Friendly Timepieces
Seiko Expands the Save the Ocean Project with a SPB439
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Flaire & Co. Brings Bring Seaside Elegance with Its New Capsule
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Deep-Sea Exploration Bases
This Underwater Research Station Can House Scientists For Long Periods
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
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
Inclusive Swimwear Collections
Onewith Swim Boasts a Patent-pending Design
Ocean Plastic Indoor Gardens
Ocean by Ingarden is Made Out of Ocean Plastic Waste
Ocean-Inspired Footwear Designs
Kane Footwear Collaborates with Professional Surfer Brianna Cope
Sustainable Textiles Collections
Pallas Textiles Introduces the In Good Company Collection
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
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
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Ocean Plastic Cosmetic Packaging
LUSH and Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Partnered on New Packaging
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
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
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Zero-Waste Knit Collections
&OR Collective's Newest Additions Boast Earthy Tones
Ocean Plastic Watch Collaborations
Casio Unveils a New G-Shock Watch with the Surfrider Foundation
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
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Sleek Seaweed-Based Scrubs
Kelp Clothing Produces Seaweed-Based Scrubs for Healthcare Workers
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
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
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
Sustainable Swimwear Collections
Kosta Kini Has Launched a New Versatile Swimwear Collection
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Smart Reusable Fish Crates
IFCO's Marina Uses Bluetooth Tags & QR Codes to Collect Real-Time Data
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Sustainable Brand Certificates
b, halfmoon Recently Became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™)
Ocean Plastic Athletic Courts
VersaCourt & Tide Ocean SA Develop Sustainable Athletic Courts
Sustainable Haircare Partnerships
Amika Joins 4ocean to Remove Plastic from the Ocean
Eco-Conscious Apparel Acquisitions
Lolë Brands Expands Portfolio with Iconic Footwear Brand Sanuk
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Coastal Cool’s Sustainable Swimwear Blends Style with Purpose
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Ocean Plastic Pot Capsules
Elho Introduces The Ocean Collection Made from Sustainable Materials
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Althlete-Inspired Ocean Plastic Bags
Sloane Stephens Launches a New Collaboration with GOT BAG
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Sexual Liberation Programs
Oceanic Heal Combines Shamanism and Energy Healing
Alchemy-Cacked Wellness Rituals
Oceanic Heal Introduces Quantum Alchemy and Plant Alchemy
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Sustainable Public Festivals
Ontario's 'Cloud 9 Festival' Promotes Eco-Friendly Futures