The Social Impact App Uses GPS to Find Responsible Retail
Rebecca Byers — August 14, 2012 — Social Good
References: itunes.apple & fastcoexist
The Social Impact app is a neat tool for iPhone and iPad operating on at least iOS 5.0 or later. The GPS-enabled application makes responsible decisions around products and services a lot easier by locating social enterprises near you.
The Social Impact app currently has four categories to organize the growing list of 600 businesses: restaurants, coffee shops, catering and a catch-all “everything” category that will function until they add the rest. In addition to a mapped out guide to the location and the business' contact information, the app details the social enterprise's hours of operation and their unique impact goals.
The burgeoning list of social businesses is largely organized in 12 major cities in the UK, USA and Canada, while the app is also free and without ads.
The Social Impact app currently has four categories to organize the growing list of 600 businesses: restaurants, coffee shops, catering and a catch-all “everything” category that will function until they add the rest. In addition to a mapped out guide to the location and the business' contact information, the app details the social enterprise's hours of operation and their unique impact goals.
The burgeoning list of social businesses is largely organized in 12 major cities in the UK, USA and Canada, while the app is also free and without ads.
Trend Themes
1. Social Impact App - The Social Impact app utilizes GPS technology to locate social enterprises, providing a convenient tool for socially responsible consumers.
2. Responsible Retail - The app promotes responsible decisions by helping individuals find businesses that prioritize social impact.
3. Growth of Social Enterprises - The increasing number of social businesses listed on the app demonstrates the growing interest in businesses that prioritize social and environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The Social Impact app utilizes GPS technology to provide real-time information on social enterprises, creating opportunities for further innovation in location-based apps.
2. Retail - The app connects socially conscious consumers with responsible retail businesses, offering potential for collaboration between retailers and social enterprises.
3. Sustainability - The app supports the growth of sustainable businesses by promoting their visibility and helping consumers find them easily.
2.8
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
