From ethical ad firms engaging in impactful publicity located in outside and unlikely spaces to sustainable sporting apparel companies promoting adventure at all costs, these outdoor-loving social enterprises sure know how to have fun.
Getting outside and moving about is a way to get your blood pumping and engage with other people. It'll make you and your kids (if you have them) feel better and become healthier. But even more than that, these outdoor-loving social enterprises show that playing with other people -- whether physically or intellectually -- is an important step to being creative and fostering positive social change for all segments of society. Sometimes, it's as simple as going for a long walk and thinking about your community in different and refreshing wags.
23 Outdoor-Loving Social Enterprises
From Ethical Ad Firms to Sustainable Sporting Apparel:
Social Business Editor — Jul 31, 2014 — Social Good
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Portable Wind Turbines
You Can Charge Any USB Device with the Tiny Eco 'Trinity'
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Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
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Adventures with Purpose
Sam Bruce Shares 10 Ethical Holiday Providers of Sustainable Tourism
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Sustainable Wood Sunglasses
Each 'Proof Eyewear' Purchase Funds a Sight-Giving Surgery
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Energy-Producing Playgrounds
TGO Green Energy Gym Technology Harnesses People-Power
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Outdoor Gear for Good
Patagonia Pays Employees to Volunteer for Eco Nonprofits
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Sustainable Sporting Apparel
GoLite is a Certified B Corporation with Purpose
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Adventure Accessories for Good
Cotopaxi is Working on Eradicating Poverty Through Outdoor Gear
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Kindaholic Nutrition Bars
KIND Spreads Good Health and Positive Social Change Through Snacking
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Ex-Force Exercise Programs
Operation Fitness Wants to Support Veterans with Civilian Life
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Outdoorsy Art Centers
Stepney City Farm Encompasses a Shop, Food Market, Cafe, Crafts and Animals
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City Summer Art Escapes
Children’s Peace Theatre Brings Art to the City in an Inventive Way
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Altruistic Nature Centers
IslandWood Aims to Foster Environmental Stewardship for Life
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Nature-Oriented Mental Health Services
Dementia Adventure Brings the Outdoors to Families
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DIY Sustainable Gardening Systems
Teaching Kids Good Nutrition with Woolly Pocket
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Blood-Pumping Social Enterprises
Circle Sports Gets Young People Up, Out and Moving About
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Inclusive Sports Clubs
iDID Adventure Fosters Equality No Matter Class or Able-Bodiedness
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Tourist-Attracting Sustainable Infrastructure
Corn Cow Inc. Improves New York's Rural Subsistence
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Nature-Infused Youth Initiatives
Project Wild Thing Aims to Reconnect Children with the Outdoors
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Outdoor Fun Social Enterprises
Summit Clothing Focuses on Adventure and Giving Back
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Social Purpose Gardens
'Landscaping With Heart' Employs People with Mental Illnesses in Vancouver
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Eco Employment Solutions
EMBERS Green Renovations Uses Biodegradable Items for Energy Efficiency
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Ethical Ad Firms
Do Good Advertising is Socially and Environmentally Conscious
Related Ideas
Sustainable Play Clothes
Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Adaptive Outdoor Living Trailers
The Karoo Adventure Camping Trailer Expands Upon Arrival
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Sustainable Vibrant Work Environments
LEGO Group Shows Off its Innovation Campus in Denmark
Dynamic Industrial Outdoor Gyms
Studio Adolini Designs the OUT-FIT Outdoor Gym for Ethimo
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
On Has Announced a Multi-Year Partnership with Zendaya
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Zen-Inspired Experiential Retail Concepts
One Golden Thread Opens Its Innovative Space
Photosensitive Book Experiences
Fruittella's the Outside Book is a One-Of-A-Kind Campaign
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Eco-Conscious Puzzle Games
Joe Jonas, Kwalee and PlanetPlay Promote Text Express: Word Adventure
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Culturally Influenced Summer Garments
Arc'teryx Highlights Indigenous Culture with 'Walk Gently'
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Wellness-Promoting Employee Initiatives
DICK'S Sporting Goods Debuts the Summer of Sport Challenge
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Creative-Backed Footwear Campaigns
G.H. Bass Introduces Its Stepping Out Campaign
Ethical Organic Cotton Apparel
The Sport Sweatshirt From Industry Of All Nations is Timeless
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Empowering Outdoor Apparel Brands
SENIQ Empowers Women Who Prioritize Both Fashion and Function
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Outdoor-Themed Summer Sweepstakes
CLIF BAR Encourages More People to Spend Time Outdoors
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Outdoor Adventure-Inspired Footwear Campaigns
Baffin Launches the Path We Walk Campaign
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Community-Focused Movie Screenings
'Join or Die' Screenings Aims to Foster Real-Life Connections
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Gen Z Motivational Apps
The Etherea App is Driven by Motivators and Sustainable Actions
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
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
Motivational Footwear Campaigns
ASICS and Brian Cox Present the 'ASICS Desk Break'
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Activity-Based Travel Tours
EF Adventures is a Tour Operator Focused on Wellness Initiatives
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Mental Well-Being Foundations
The AE Foundation Launched on World Mental Health Day
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Prescriptive Mental Health Posters
Parkrun Encourages Movement on World Mental Health Day
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Sustainable DMO-Focused Initiatives
Expedia Group Debuts Two Innovative Programs for DMOs
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
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Creative Promotional Gifts
Paka’s Sock Gift Box Offers Chance to Win a Peru Adventure
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Eco-Conscious Apparel Acquisitions
Lolë Brands Expands Portfolio with Iconic Footwear Brand Sanuk
Engaging Science-Inspired Activities
The Ontario Science Centre is Engaging Families During Winter
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Connective Men's Wellness Apps
'Find a Men's Group' Helps Men Seeking Community and Support
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Social Platform Outerwear Launches
Hiking Patrol is Broadening to Create its Own Apparel
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Carefully Vetted Homestays
Adventure Homestay Connects Travelers to Host Families
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Adaptable Outdoor Adventures
The Adaptive Sports Center Serves Individuals with Disabilities
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Diversity-Promoting Digital Courses
The North Face Introduces the Allyship in the Outdoors Course
Outdoor Enthusiasts Marketplaces
Nomadz Has All the Equipment For Thrill Seekers and Adventurers
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Senior Enrichment Programs
Art Windsor-Essex Aims to Combat Social Isolation and More
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team
Team-Based Wellness Challenges
Bright Break Enhances the Well-Being of Remote and Hybrid Employees
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations