For Every Bar of Jack's Soap, They Give Soap to a Child in Ethiopia
Bianca — January 13, 2012 — Social Good
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Jack's Soap has a simple mission: save children through the simple prevention of bacteria, with soap. The company is achieving its mission through a buy one, give one model -- for every bar of soap purchased, the social business gives a bar of soap to a child in need.
Every day, a lack of access to something as simple as a bar of soap contributes to the death of 5,000 children daily. Jack's Soap, which is based in Los Angeles, wants to change those stats.
Being savvy entrepreneurs, the founders knew consumers wouldn't necessarily rush to stock up on soap simply because it has a social good component. They knew they had to create a beautiful, ethical product people would actually be excited to have in their homes, which is exactly what they've created. Jack's Soap is handmade in the United State, organic, packaged in recycled materials and come in organic citrus, organic lavendar, and organic mint scents.
"Instead of sending an exact replica of the soap you purchased, Jack's works in conjunction with local soap makers to not only bolster the local economy, but to reduce our carbon footprint by giving away locally produced, specially formulated soap," the site says.
Currently they are focused on bringing soap to Ethiopia, but plan on expanding to regions in need globally.
Contact Information
Jack's Soap website
Jack's Soap on Twitter
Jack's Soap on Facebook
Every day, a lack of access to something as simple as a bar of soap contributes to the death of 5,000 children daily. Jack's Soap, which is based in Los Angeles, wants to change those stats.
Being savvy entrepreneurs, the founders knew consumers wouldn't necessarily rush to stock up on soap simply because it has a social good component. They knew they had to create a beautiful, ethical product people would actually be excited to have in their homes, which is exactly what they've created. Jack's Soap is handmade in the United State, organic, packaged in recycled materials and come in organic citrus, organic lavendar, and organic mint scents.
"Instead of sending an exact replica of the soap you purchased, Jack's works in conjunction with local soap makers to not only bolster the local economy, but to reduce our carbon footprint by giving away locally produced, specially formulated soap," the site says.
Currently they are focused on bringing soap to Ethiopia, but plan on expanding to regions in need globally.
Contact Information
Jack's Soap website
Jack's Soap on Twitter
Jack's Soap on Facebook
Trend Themes
1. Social Impact Soap - The growing trend of social businesses like Jack's Soap that incorporate a buy one, give one model to make a positive impact on society.
2. Ethical Consumerism - The increasing consumer demand for ethical products, like Jack's Soap, that are environmentally friendly, handmade, and packaged with recycled materials.
3. Local Production Partnerships - The trend of collaborating with local soap makers to produce and distribute specially formulated soap, as seen with Jack's Soap's partnership in Ethiopia.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care Products - There is a rising opportunity in the personal care products industry for companies like Jack's Soap that offer social impact and ethical products.
2. Social Businesses - The social business industry is witnessing disruption with the emergence of companies like Jack's Soap that integrate social good into their business models.
3. Sustainable Packaging - The sustainable packaging industry is experiencing growth due to the demand for products like Jack's Soap that use recycled materials for packaging.
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