Businesses Doing Good

Celebrating innovative ways businesses are making a difference in the world

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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 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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3 Of The Best Eco-Friendly Gifts: A Take Back Bag, a cutting board, and a solar charger

These Are the 39 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts

If you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint when it comes to gift-giving, these eco-friendly gifts will be the perfect addition to your list.
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Silhouette of a veteran in front of a colorful abstract sky

What To Say Instead of Thanking a Veteran for Their Service

When we as a society look at veterans as help cases, we end up perpetuating the problem.
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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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A white woman with blonde hair reaches over a sink to scrub it.

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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