Businesses Doing Good

Celebrating innovative ways businesses are making a difference in the world

Three photos: One of a person wearing a white dress shirt covered in black fingerprints, another of a piece of white fabric going through a sewing machine covered in black paint, and one of a number of HUMAN TOUCH shirts on a clothing rack

Innovative Clothing Line Makes 'Human Labor Visible' on Every Garment

A project aims to bring transparency to clothing manufacturing by using an art where the human labor involved becomes visible on the garment.
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Photographer Gives Shelter Dogs a 'Second Shot' With Professional Adoption Photos

A professional photography business in Florida volunteers at the local humane society to take photos of adoptable pets, increasing their chances of finding forever homes.
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Nine non-Audible audiobook apps in a folder: Libro.fm, Scribd, Chirp, Libby, Speechify, LibriVox, Audiobooks, Hoopla, Apple Books

16 Alternatives To Audible for Ethical Audiobook Lovers

While it’s convenient to be able to access audiobooks through a monthly subscription, Audible is actually harmful to the industry at large. Fortunately, we have great recommendations for non-Amazon alternatives.
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A smiling man holds up boxes of t-shirts; a green t-shirt reads "Safety, Healing, Accountability, Housing, Healthcare, Education, Food, Water, Abolition… For Everyone.” 

This Small Business Specifically Hires People Impacted by Incarceration

The company not only provides meaningful jobs but also creates products that address the experiences of those impacted by incarceration.
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Madia Willis, Jasmine Hudson and J’Aaron Merchant on Shark Tank; a gift wrapped with nutcracker wrapping paper

This Crafty Black-Owned Business Is Making the Holidays More Inclusive

Madia Willis, Jasmine Hudson and J’Aaron Merchant teamed up with a dream of making holiday decorations more inclusive. Today, they sell products across the U.S.
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A variety of Bombas socks on a colorful background

I've Worn Bombas Socks Exclusively for 8 Years. Here's My Review.

While I have a few big critiques, I created this guide to help people on the fence about whether or not to pay a premium for Bombas socks. 
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A surfer wears a Surf Skull helmet and holds a surfboard in front of the ocean; the interior of a Surf Skull helmet

This Innovative, TikTok-Viral Helmet Aims To Reduce Concussions in Surfers

After a personal surfing injury made him realize the lack of effective head protection for casual surfers, this business owner created a solution.
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Quote Graphic: A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in. — Nicole Snow

25 Best Small Business Saturday Quotes

Whether you’re a small business owner yourself or a customer looking to make a difference, these quotes will inspire you to embrace the power and potential of small businesses.
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A person wearing jeans and playing guitar, a FREITAG storefront, and a clothing tag that reads 'RAEPAIRED'

These Brands Want To Redefine Black Friday: 'Don't Buy. Just Borrow.'

These companies are deviating from traditional Black Friday practices by closing their online stores, offering repairs, and even loaning out products to people for free.
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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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A leather worker holds tools in their hands

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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