The October 2021 social good projects focus on building a more positive future for coming generations. One noteworthy project is Pujalasos' participation in Plant-for-the-Planet's 6-3-1 initiative, which aims to repopulate deforested areas to re-establish healthy ecosystems. Brands are increasingly participating in social good, and sustainable endeavors as their values shift with consumer demands.
Vaine Hunters Canada is a volunteer-led organization that helps Canadians find vaccination sites through an app. This example of social good shows an interest in public health and safety. Another initiative from the University of Arizona supports Indigenous communities and addresses the global environmental crisis. These examples showcase how social good initiatives contribute to the wellbeing of society on a physical, mental, and communal level to create a more mindful and compassionate world.
Top 45 Social Good Trends in October
From Tree Planting Initiatives to Volunteer-Made Vaccine Apps:
Elena Rahman — Oct 16, 2021 — Social Good
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Traveling Nap Pods
IKEA France is Normalizing Midday Siestas with Traveling Sleep Pods
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Personal Care Recycling Programs
Tom's of Maine and Hello Teamed up to Motivate Consumer Recycling
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Cancer-Supporting Beauty Products
Unwrapped Life Debuts 'Booby Bundle' Supporting Breast Cancer
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Well-Informed Housing Projects
MVRDV Acknowledges the Importance of Green Spaces in New Design
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Above-Water Hydrofoil Ferries
Candela Has Designed an Above-Water Boat to Help Save Venice
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Social Good Art Projects
Re:FRAMED is a Group of Eight Artists Who Created 'Our Towns: Climate'
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Virtual Learning Platforms
Simbi's Read For Good Challenge Uses AI to Improve Literacy
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Technology Accessibility Tool Kits
The Microsoft Surface Adaptive Kit Highlights Inclusivity
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Mental Health Monitoring Systems
Apple is Developing a Way to Detect Mental and Cognitive Decline
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Community-Building Urban Art
Bulleit Teams Up with Local Artists to Reignite Communities in Chile
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Philanthropic Kitchenware Collaborations
Anova Partnered with RED to Fight the HIV/AIDS Crisis
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AI-Powered Food Waste Trackers
Nosh Launches New AI-Powered Analytics to All Its App Users
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Social Good Peanut Butters
Chobani Ends Child Hunger was Created with Edesia Nutrition
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Charitable Art Projects
Daniele Mingardo Arranged a Collaborative Art Project for Cancer Research
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AI-Targeted Diversity Campaigns
Olay Addresses the Lack of Diversity Within the Coding Industry
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Charitable Branded Sweat Sets
The 'More Acts of Kindness, Please' is a Limited Edition Sweatsuit
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Social Good Ice Creams
The Ben & Jerry’s Change Is Brewing Ice Cream is a Limited Batch Flavor
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Tree Planting Initiatives
Pujolasos Announced its Participation in the 6-3-1 Reforestation Plan
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Thought-Provoking Tourist Centers
This Visitor's Center Sparks Conversation About Climate Change
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Mexican Holiday-Celebrating Cans
The Perrier Día de los Muertos Launched in Time for the Holiday
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Captivating Reforestation Campaigns
Annabel's Restaurant Facade Points to the Deforestation Crisis
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Breast Cancer Pizza Campaigns
Hungry Howie's is Celebrating its 12th Year of Love, Hope & Pizza
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Sustainably-Sourced Chocolate Treats
Tony's Chocolonely Has Partnered with Supermarket Chain Aldi
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Beauty-Branded Mental Health Campaigns
Maybelline New York Launched its RAISE YOUR HAND Campaign
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Free Volunteer-Made Vaccine Apps
Vaccine Hunters Canada Debut Free Vaccination Receipts for Phones
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Tranquil Nursing Dormitories
Plant Architect Designed a Large-Scale Nursing Dormitory in Bangkok
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Student-Focused Web Design Tools
Namecheap is Offering Students Access to Free Website Domains
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Social Good Whiskey-Infused Donuts
Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey X Dough Joined Forces for Good
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Amateur Photography Classes
Canon South Africa Launched Canon Academy for Photography Enthusiasts
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Video Gamer Talent Agencies
Achieveminds Offers Support to Esport Competitors
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Inclusive Movement Sporting Campaigns
Degree Launched its Paralympic 'Watch Me Move' Campaign
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Inclusive Employee Recruitment Initiatives
The Body Shop Launched an Equitable Hiring Strategy
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Indigenous-Owned Apparel Brands
EMME Studio Offers a Range of Apparel and Accessories
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Charitable Healthy Meal Initiatives
Once Upon a Farm Launched its A Million Meals Initiative
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History-Recounting Animated Videos
A New Video Recounts the History of Slavery Through Banknotes
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Environmentally-Conscious Documentaries
Ecosia Plants Trees for Kate Winslet Narrated Documentary
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Drone-Powered Badminton Accessories
A Drone Makes Badminton Accessible to the Visually Impaired
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Branded School Cleaning Programs
Lysol's 'Buy One, Donate One' Program Helps Sanitize Schools
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Free Children's Glasses Initiatives
Clearly Continues to Commit to Free Glasses for Kids
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Indigenous Community-Supporting Initiatives
The Indigenous Resilience Center Opened in Arizona
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Children's Hospital Fundraisers
Children's Hospital Foundation & Sobeys Join Forces to Raise Funds
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Blood Drive Sandwich Campaigns
Zaxby's Partnered with the Red Cross to Encourage Blood Donations
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Brand-Backed Latinx Educational Grants
Colgate-Palmolive Company is Granting 31 Grants to Students
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Branded Women-Empowering Scholarships
Lancôme Launched the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund
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Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
Cadbury Launches the a Cheer for Every Volunteer Campaign
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Social Good Sneaker Auctions
Canada Goose Steps Up for Polar Bear Conservation with Auction
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Compassionate Travel Platforms
Vegius' AI Helps Vegetarians & Vegans Find Accomodation & More
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
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
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Sustainable Clothing Collections
New 'Regenration Nation' Collection is Inspired by Unity
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Eco-Conscious Puzzle Games
Joe Jonas, Kwalee and PlanetPlay Promote Text Express: Word Adventure
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Plant-Based Breakfast Challenges
Silk's Feel Planty Good Challenge Winner Gets Breakfast for Life
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Conscious Consumerism Apparel
&OR Collective and H Project by Holt Renfrew Unveil Exclusive Pieces
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Healthcare Innovation-Enhancing Platforms
Chiesi Launches 'The Impulse' for Healthcare Innovations
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Sustainable Textiles Collections
Pallas Textiles Introduces the In Good Company Collection
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
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Anonymous Social Wellness Apps
SoGoHa Let's You Share Experiences Without Revealing Yourself
Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives
Sadot Group Inc. Announced the 'Outgrower' Initaitive
Wildfire-Detecting Social Monitoring AI Tools
tentree Debuts the Groundbreaking Following Wildfire
Ambitious Tree-Planting Campaigns
Greenbar Distillery Will Plant Two Million Trees
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Wellness-Focused Rebranding Initiatives
PlantX Life Inc. is Rebranding as JIVA Technologies Inc.
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Health-Forward Charity Initiatives
innocent Drinks and Co-Op Team Up to Support Fruit & Veg Access
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
Forest-Friendly Fashion Partnerships
GANNI and Canopy Join Forces to Enhance Sustainability
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Gen Z Motivational Apps
The Etherea App is Driven by Motivators and Sustainable Actions
Outdoor Ecosystem Campaigns
Kodiak x Vital Ground Foundation Present the 'Keep It Wild' Campaign
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Agricultural Literacy Programs
BMO Supports the Ag Literacy for Healthier People & Planet Program
Sustainable Zero Waste Initiatives
LILYSILK is Unveiling a Series of New Zero Waste Initiatives
Cancer Awareness-Supporting Cannabis Initiatives
Ethos Cannabis Launches Colas for a Cure
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Prescriptive Mental Health Posters
Parkrun Encourages Movement on World Mental Health Day
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Ugly Lawn Water Conservation Initiatives
Shailene Woodley Asks Us to Embrace Ugly Dry Lawns
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Wellness-Themed Rental Pop-Ups
Wander Partners with Good Pharma to Showcase its Offerings
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Mental Health-Focused Brand Initiatives
Maybelline New York Partners with WHO Foundation
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Indigenous-Supporting Cosmetics Brands
Cheekbone Beauty Drives its Loyalty Program with Good Deeds
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Nature-Centric Tech Summits
Huawei Joins with the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Community Sweepstake Initiatives
Verizon Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sweepstakes
Mental Health Partnerships
Pacsun Has Announced a New Global Partnership with the Rare Impact Fund
Social Good Pajama Donations
Petit Lem and WCK Team up to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Wellness Discovery Platforms
Wellworthy Helps Individuals Navigate the Health and Wellness Market
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Nutrition Brand Investment Rounds
Squared Circles Plans to Launch Five Brands in the Near Future
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Eco-Focused Esports Initiatives
GameSquare and Mastercard Tackle Deforestation with a New Game
Health System Improvement Initiatives
Eli Lilly and Company Has Announced a Donation to UNICEF
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Personalized Notification Tools
Good Vibes Notifications Offers a Daily Dose of Information
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Sustainable Barley-Growing Systems
Chivas Brothers Unveils a New Sustainable Agriculture Program
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Sustainability-Focused Land Awards
The 2024 Land Awards Recognized Five Projects & Two Individuals
Wine-Tasting Charity Events
Vineyards in the Valley Supports Health Programs in Haiti
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
India-Based Senior Campaigns
The Alappuzha Social Justice Department Launches an Elderly Campaign
App-Based Cleaning Tips
The Okanagan Forest Task Force Debuts an App to Clean its Backcountry
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities