Businesses Doing Good

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A flat-lay of a number of black square stickers, reading "Fat Phoria. Body Phoria. Fit Phoria. Big Phoria. Gender Phoria. You Phoria."

This New Website is Making It Easier To Shop for Plus-Size Clothing

A new website aims to make finding ethical, sustainable plus-size clothes (that actually fit) a whole lot easier.
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Nest and Etsy Partner To Create Climate Guides for Artisan Workers Across U.S.

Nest and Etsy have released two free online guides to assist artisans and small business owners dealing with the increasing risks of climate-related disasters.
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Hank Green, the Cancer Socks box

Hank Green Debuts Special Socks That Raise Funds for Cancer Treatment

Internet creator, author, and philanthropist Hank Green used his time receiving cancer treatment to design socks that give back.
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 3 Eco Friendly Gifts: A Re-usable Straw, A Bottle Of Cold Brew Coffee & Bee's Wrap.

8 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for Coworkers & Employees

A guide of ethical, environmentally-friendly products that are perfect for your coworker or employee.
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Basalt formation along the South Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River in Oregon

The Pacific Northwest Could Be Big Tech's New Hot Spot for Carbon Capture

Due to an abundance of basaltic rock, The Pacific Northwest is the new hub for carbon removal innovation, which is vital in the future of climate solutions.
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Karinna Grant stands on the TED stage. Behind her is a screen showing a digital avatar of herself.

The Future of Ethical Fashion is Digital – And It's Closer Than You Think

Digital clothing could become a daily reality by 2033 and has the potential to significantly reduce environmental and social impacts of fast fashion.
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Cleaning for a Reason: Nonprofit Provides Free Cleaning Services for Cancer Patients

Cleaning for a Reason provides free house cleanings to cancer patients across the U.S. and Canada.
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Participants at a Reclypt Mending Club meet-up sew and repair clothes at a long table.

Reclypt's Mending Club is Combatting Fast Fashion One Stitch At a Time

NYC’s Reclypt’s Mending Club leads classes and pop-up events to teach community members how to repair and reuse clothing to prevent environmental waste.
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A person holding a large illustrated poster titled "Between The Lines Flash Day". The poster features various black and white drawings including a skull, books, an eagle, flowers, and other miscellaneous tattoo designs. Some text mentions "Denton" and an address "108 W Oak Street".

Good News: Get a Tattoo; Support Your Local Library

A tattoo shop in Denton, Texas raised funds for their local public library through a flash tattoo pop-up event. Community fundraising like this directly combats tax cuts and political restrictions that threaten library funding across the U.S. every day.
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Screenshots of Three Online Consignment Shops Websites: Neutral Ground, Mercari & Stillwhite

20 Online Consignment Shops — To Shop & Sell

It’s never been easier to shop and sell secondhand. Online consignment shops are a great, user-friendly way to do just that.
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A collage of black and white images of families experiencing infant loss

1,700 Volunteer Photographers Provide Free Family Portraits for Stillborn Infants

Volunteer photographers worldwide are giving free photo sessions to grieving families through Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
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View of light coming in the windows of a busy consignment shop

Ultimate Guide: What Is a Consignment Shop?

Breaking down the history of consigning, the differences between consignment and thrifting, and how the process typically works...
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