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100 Environmentally Friendly Social Innovations

From Curated Ethical Boxes to Chic Reused Footwear

— May 24, 2014 — Social Good
From curated ethical boxes delivered right to your door to chic multicolored reused footwear, cheers to these environmentally friendly social innovations. While greenwashing was a context used with more weight a number of years ago, the advent of serious social and environmental entrepreneurship has meant that there are more and more certifications and labels to be particular and transparent about what exactly a product offers. Countries typically have different requirements when it comes to being open about environmental standards.

What is more, environmentally friendly social innovations meld paying attention to the planet with caring for people. Together, many of these businesses and enterprises stake a claim in adhering to the triple bottom line, which is also known as simply TBL.

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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
99
Eco-Friendly Internet Hangouts
Eco-Friendly Internet Hangouts
Stream Organic Brings People Together to Discuss the Enviornment
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98
Socially Conscious Nuptials
Socially Conscious Nuptials
Ethical Weddings is an Online Magazine Source for Virtuous Couples
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97
Consumer-Powered Conservation
Consumer-Powered Conservation
Wildlife Works' Eco-Friendly Clothing is Saving Animals & Livelihood
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96
Fair Trade Internet Shops
Fair Trade Internet Shops
Fairer Planet Targets an Audience Interested in Sustainable Food & Toys
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95
Sustainable Housing Education
Sustainable Housing Education
Bould Helps Trains Builders On Eco-Friendly Housing Construction
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94
Green Enterprise Websites
Green Enterprise Websites
Sustainable Business Fosters Longevity in Theory and Practice
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93
Exotic Eco-Friendly Java
Exotic Eco-Friendly Java
Cafe Etico is a Coffee Brand Supporting Human Rights in Latin America
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92
Enduring Living Designs
Enduring Living Designs
'Beyond Green' Promotes Sustainable Practices Through Consultancy
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91
Plant-Based Cleaning Products
Plant-Based Cleaning Products
Ecover Creates Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products with a Twist
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90
Eco-Friendly Gift Boutiques
Eco-Friendly Gift Boutiques
90210 Organics Offers Earth-Conscious Products
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89
Altruistic Aromatic Decor
Altruistic Aromatic Decor
Chilanthropy Candles are Both Relaxing and Philanthropic
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88
Sustainable Cottage Retreats
Sustainable Cottage Retreats
Bangors Organic is an Organically Certified Bed & Breakfast
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87
Organic Frizzy Hair Care
Organic Frizzy Hair Care
Anita Grant Focuses on Non-Synthetic Products to Tame That Wild Mane
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86
Aid-Providing Designer Handbags
Aid-Providing Designer Handbags
'Amykathryn' Supports At-Risk Women Throughout the World
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85
Parisian Discount Markets
Parisian Discount Markets
ANDES is a Small Grocery Store Offering Cheap Food for People in Need
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84
Ethical Infant Stores
Ethical Infant Stores
Beaming Baby Sells Organic and Natural Baby Products
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83
Ethical Organic Java Beans
Ethical Organic Java Beans
The Stonepound Coffee Company Brings Eco-Friendly Joe to Toronto
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82
Menstrual Rap Battles (UPDATE)
Menstrual Rap Battles (UPDATE)
The Mooncup Rap Campaign Targets Periods in a New Light
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81
Alcohol-Powered Distilleries
Alcohol-Powered Distilleries
The Alaskan Brewing Co. is Retrofitting to Go Green
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80
Sustainable Hand-Carved Sweets
Sustainable Hand-Carved Sweets
The Taza Chocolate Company Uses Eco-Friendly Growing Methods
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79
Money-Saving Eco Lights
Money-Saving Eco Lights
Clean Light Green Light Company Manufactures Eco-Friendly Light Solutions
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78
Women-Owned Web Design
Women-Owned Web Design
YIKES, Inc. is a Competitive and Sustainable Business
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77
Water-Funding Fashion
Water-Funding Fashion
bluDemocracy Donates Proceeds to Potable H2O Initiatives
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76
Charitable Collaborative Campaigns
Charitable Collaborative Campaigns
The FEED USA and Target Team Looks to End Hunger
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75
Sustainable Head Toppers
Sustainable Head Toppers
Yellow 108 Produces Fashionable Head Gear from Recycled Materials
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74
Garment Repurposing Programs
Garment Repurposing Programs
Wearable Collections is a For-Profit Clothing Recycling Company
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73
Sustainable Tourism Maps
Sustainable Tourism Maps
Alastair Sawday Publishing Creates Travel Guides from Eco-Friendly Paper
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72
Carbon-Neutral Chocolate Bars
Carbon-Neutral Chocolate Bars
Gru Grococo Makes Going Green Delicious
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71
Reusable Green Sacks
Reusable Green Sacks
RuMe Creates Bags That are Stylish and Eco-Friendly
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70
Socially Responsible Marketing Solutions
Socially Responsible Marketing Solutions
Eighty2degrees is Sustainability-Driven Graphic Design
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69
Teen Environmental Activist Groups
Teen Environmental Activist Groups
Youth L.E.A.D. Miami Educates Students On Food Justice Issues
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68
One-Stop Social Good Shops
One-Stop Social Good Shops
The Ethical Superstore Offers Bundles of Fair Trade and Eco Products
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67
Metropolis-Themed Snuggle Toys
Metropolis-Themed Snuggle Toys
The NYC-Inspired Fair Trade Children’s Toy is Adorable
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66
Socially Responsible Resorts
Socially Responsible Resorts
Dharma-Gili by Alfa Resorts is Eco-Friendly and Promotes Awareness
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65
Eco-Friendly Aqua Packs
Eco-Friendly Aqua Packs
'Boxed Water is Better' Uses Cardboard Instead of Plastic Packaging
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64
Frothy Organic Brews
Frothy Organic Brews
Bison Brew Creates a Line of Sustainably Produced Alcohol-Infused Beers
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63
Animal Shelter Long Boards
Animal Shelter Long Boards
The Hendrick Boards Allow You to Skate Right into the Hearts of Animals
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62
Pop Up Gardens
Pop Up Gardens
Small Green Spaces Turns Old City Places into Petite Green Gardens
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61
Cost-Efficient Solar Kits
Cost-Efficient Solar Kits
Learning Lights Produces Eco-Friendly Power Solutions for Countries
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60
Eco-Friendly Luxuries
Eco-Friendly Luxuries
'Style Will Save Us' Encourages Ethical Business Models
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59
Organic Sun Care Collections
Organic Sun Care Collections
COOLA Offers Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen Products
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58
Eco-Conscious Designer Denim
Eco-Conscious Designer Denim
Reco Jeans Makes Use of Production Scraps from Factories Worldwide
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57
Earth-Friendly Tequila Production
Earth-Friendly Tequila Production
Casa Herradura of Mexico Remains Dedicated to Sustainability
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56
Eco-Friendly Nappies
Eco-Friendly Nappies
Mother Nature Products is a South African Social Enterprise for Babies
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55
Empowering Eco Periods
Empowering Eco Periods
LunaPads Help Girls Stay in School and at Work via Pads4Girls
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54
Sustainable Nature-Focused Transportation
Sustainable Nature-Focused Transportation
Park Bus Ontario Facilitates Eco-Friendly Rides
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53
Creative Upcycled Festival Sites
Creative Upcycled Festival Sites
Industrius is a Change Engine Transforming Waste in London
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52
Fair Trade Woven Panniers
Fair Trade Woven Panniers
BasketBasket Offers Handmade French-Style Couffins
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51
Socially Conscious Vertical Harvesting
Socially Conscious Vertical Harvesting
VHJH Introduces Efficiency & Job Opportunities
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50
Eco-Chic Nature Gear
Eco-Chic Nature Gear
Tuita Sells Products from Cooperatives and Socially Responsible Brands
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49
Portable Solar-Powered Chargers
Portable Solar-Powered Chargers
The Waka Waka is an Eco-Friendly Portable Phone Charger
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48
Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Human Nature Products Offer Fair Trade Skincare Items for Men and Women
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47
Eco E-Commerce Rewards
Eco E-Commerce Rewards
Recyclebank and One Twine Let You Pay with Environmentally Friendly Acts
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46
Buy Shoes, Give Back
Buy Shoes, Give Back
When You Purchase 'TWINS for Peace' You Give a Pair to a Child in Need
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45
Ethical Anti-Poverty Initiatives
Ethical Anti-Poverty Initiatives
Partners for Just Trade is a Faith-Based Not-For-Profit
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44
Sustainable Baby Products
Sustainable Baby Products
The Honest Company Offers Eco-Friendly Diapers
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43
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Bags
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Bags
RareForm Makes Unique Action Sports Accessories from Billboards
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42
Affordable Solar Light Alternatives
Affordable Solar Light Alternatives
WAKAWAKA is an Innovative Lamp for Those Without Electricity
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41
Farm Fuel Pickup Services
Farm Fuel Pickup Services
Bootstrap Compost Collects Kitchen Scraps From Homes and Cafes
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40
Anti-Sweatshop Apparel
Anti-Sweatshop Apparel
The 'Autonomie Project' Offers Competitively Priced and Fashionable Clothes
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39
Curated Ethical Boxes
Curated Ethical Boxes
Monthly Blissmoboxes are Packed With Social Goodness
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38
Organically Packaged Teas
Organically Packaged Teas
Clipper Teas Creates a Herbal Product with Unbleached Tea Bags
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37
Energy-Generating Tees
Energy-Generating Tees
'Live. Breathe. Grow.' is a Women-Focused Company Using Lightness
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36
Sustainable Animal Supplies
Sustainable Animal Supplies
The Only Natural Pet Store is Powered by Wind Energy
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35
Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Lemonaid Beverages and ChariTea Look Cool, Pay Farmers Fairly
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34
Planet-Friendly Flip Flops
Planet-Friendly Flip Flops
Feelgoodz Footwear Is Constructed Using Socially Responsible Methods
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33
Customizable Charity-Driven Accessories
Customizable Charity-Driven Accessories
C4 Belts are Socially Conscious and Eco-Friendly
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32
Sustainable Water Bottle Initiatives
Sustainable Water Bottle Initiatives
Treeson Water Bottles Take Big Eco-Friendly Steps Forward
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31
One-Hour Condom Deliveries
One-Hour Condom Deliveries
Talia Frenkel's One-for-One Innovations are Constantly Changing
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30
Water Creating Billboards
Water Creating Billboards
This Eco-Friendly Advertising Creates Clean Drinking Water from Humidity
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29
Graphic Eco-Friendly Skateboards
Graphic Eco-Friendly Skateboards
Bamboo SK8 Manufactures Decks and Longboards from Bamboo
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28
Upcycled Inner-Tube Accessories
Upcycled Inner-Tube Accessories
Alchemy Goods Creates Bags and Wallets from Recycled Materials
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27
Alternative Transportation Accessories
Alternative Transportation Accessories
Beatrice Holiday Offers Cute and Eco-Friendly Bike Couture
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26
Eco-Friendly Philanthropic Flip Flops
Eco-Friendly Philanthropic Flip Flops
Hari Mari Footwear Donates Money to Battle Cancer
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25
Sustainable Subscription Services
Sustainable Subscription Services
The ISSSUE Site Ships Out Artsy, Eco-Friendly Apparel Each Month
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24
Energy-Generating Fitness Clubs
Energy-Generating Fitness Clubs
The Green Microgym in Portland, OR is Powered by Your Workout
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23
Socially Responsible Accessories
Socially Responsible Accessories
Raven & Lily Provides Employment For Female Artisans
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22
Calming Philanthropic Pillows
Calming Philanthropic Pillows
Herbal Animals Are Made From Naturally Occurring Materials
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21
Sustainable Handwoven Totes
Sustainable Handwoven Totes
Bundubags is a Line of Bags Made from Recycled Cargostrapping
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20
Luxury Organic Skin Treatments
Luxury Organic Skin Treatments
Tocara Skin & Body Science Offers a Sustainable Lifestyle
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19
Fair Trade Statement Jewelry
Fair Trade Statement Jewelry
Raven + Lily Features Collections Benefiting HIV-Positive Women
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18
Recycled Cardboard Toys
Recycled Cardboard Toys
Paperpod Offers Eco-Friendly Furniture and Playhouses
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17
Recycled Map Wallets
Recycled Map Wallets
Mighty Wallet Takes Intricate Recycled Paper & Makes 100% Biodegradable Goods
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16
Beneficial Statement Jewelry
Beneficial Statement Jewelry
October Anniversary Makes Chic and Eye-Catching Altruistic Bijoux
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15
Public Solar Charging Stations
Public Solar Charging Stations
The 'Street-Charge' for Mobile Phones Has Hit NYC
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14
Flexible Eco-Chic Sunglasses
Flexible Eco-Chic Sunglasses
Giving Tree Eyewear Creates Eco-Friendly ShadesThat Bend to Your Will
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13
Landfill-Saving Shoes
Landfill-Saving Shoes
IndoSole Uses Old Tires and Transforms Them into Eco-Friendly Footwear
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12
Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes
Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes
The Bogo Brush is an Eco-Friendly Toothbrush with Heart
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11
Ocean-Friendly Summer Totes
Ocean-Friendly Summer Totes
The Océé Chaz Ganster Collection Makes Waves with Their Acce
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10
Unstandardized Ethical Accessories
Unstandardized Ethical Accessories
Not Mass Produced Promotes Beyond the Department Stores
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9
Vegan Brogue Shoes
Vegan Brogue Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme Sells Ethical Footwear in a Range of Hip Styles
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8
Yoga Mat Repurposing
Yoga Mat Repurposing
Debrand Helps Brands Rid Their Materials in a Secure, Eco-Friendly Way
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7
Eco-Chic Bamboo Shades
Eco-Chic Bamboo Shades
Every Pair of GROWN Sunglasses Sold Helps Support the Gift of Sight
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6
Bamboo Bicycle Storage
Bamboo Bicycle Storage
The 'Bamgoo' Bicycle Attachment by Sara Urasin can Carry Groceries
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5
Eco-Friendly Smart Toilets
Eco-Friendly Smart Toilets
This Toilet Will Change the Way We Think About Going to the Bathroom
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4
Fairly Traded Bohemian Bags
Fairly Traded Bohemian Bags
The JADEtribe Line is Sustainable, Handmade and Natural
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3
Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
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2
Wood-Based Undergarments
Wood-Based Undergarments
Woodiees are a Line of Men's Underwear Made from Eucalyptus Fibre
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1
Eco-Conscious Alternatives
Eco-Conscious Alternatives
'Fashioning Change' Supports Ethical Substitutes to Popular Name Brands
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