Whether it's online or IRL, the August 2019 social good trends reveal that many companies are making an active effort to make their spaces more inclusive and welcoming.
On the one hand, brands have been working to make public spaces more accessible for persons with physical or mental disabilities. For instance, the UK retailer Sainsbury's recently had over 100 employees at its Bath location undertake a British Sign Language course in order to better serve those with hearing impairments.
And as the August 2019 social good trends reveal, this inclusive approach is also reaching online spaces as well. For example, Instagram has begun testing a new shadow ban feature to combat cyberbullying by restricting selected accounts from publicly commenting on another user's feed.
Top 30 Social Good Ideas in August
From Anti-CyberBullying Tools to Sign Language Grocery Stores:
Katherine Pendrill — Aug 31, 2019 — Social Good
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Anti-Sexism Chair Designs
The Manspreading Chair by Laila Laurel Offers Subtle Commentary
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Rapper-Backed Housing Projects
Kanye West's Yeezy Home Project is Focused on Social Good
28
POC-Centric Exhibits
The Get Up, Stand Up Now Exhibit in London Boasts an Identity by Here Design
27
Colorful Climate Change-Inspired Totems
Alicja Biała & Iwo Borkowicz Work with Climate Change Data
26
Politically-Charged Architectural Proposals
Vilius Vizgaudis Debuts a Sustainable Utopian Concept
25
Large-Scale Renewable Energy Initiatives
The UAE Has Created the World's Largest Solar Power Farm
24
Wellness-Boosting Self-Sufficient Ecosystems
WilkinsonEyre Builds a Community-Enhancing Complex
23
Deliberately Unfinished Furniture Projects
People Can Finish Qiang Huang's Furniture with Bikes
22
Branded Ocean Conservation Campaigns
Lush Launched a Shark Attack Campaign for Ocean Conservation
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Brutally Honest Brands
DURA Advocates for Climate Change Awareness Far More Seriously Than Others
20
Cheerfully Branded Education Centers
«City of the Sun» is a Humanitarian Family Education Center
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Charitable Vegan Food Trucks
The 'I Love You Restaurant' is a Food Truck That Serves the Homeless
18
Canadian Pasta-Inspired Tees
The Cheesy Tee Was Released for National Mac and Cheese Day
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Animal-Free Dairy Products
Perfect Day's Lactose-Free Vegan Ice Cream Uses Real Cow Milk Proteins
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Sustainable Deli Bag Initiatives
Balenciaga & Barneys Give Out Water Soluble Bags for Pride Month
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Artist-Designed Stab-Proof Vests
Stormzy Wore an Article of Clothing That is Designed by Banksy
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Design-Forward Immigration Advocacy
Anjela Freyja Curates Flags & Branding Materials for ACLU
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Savory Social Good Chocolates
The New Tony’s Chocolonely Bars are Flavorful and Traceable
12
Sign Language Grocery Stores
Signsbury’s will be Open for Four Days and Highlight Inclusivity
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Public Transportation Rideshare Partnerships
Metrolinx and Lyft Launched a Ride-Sharing Initiative
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Online Vegan Filters
Xarista's 'The Vegan Filter' Only Displays Vegan Options on Retail Websites
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Homeless Pet Initiatives
MySetho is Crowdsourcing Finances for Animal Care for People in Need
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Luxury Refugee-Supporting Shoes
RAUM FOOTWEAR Offers All-Natural and Handmade Minimalist Shoes
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People-Centric National Football Stadiums
Tabanlioglu Architects Focuses on the Use of Space
6
Illness-Detecting Reverse Image Search
Google SMILY Uses AI to Determine Pathology
5
Multi-Purpose Kid's Activity Tables
'Little Creator' Enhance Sensory Development in Children
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Sobriety-Communicating Bartender Pins
'The Pin Project' Draws Awareness to Alcohol Abstinence
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Luxury Vegan Knitwear
Knitwear Brand Behind 'Harry Potter,' Lochaven of Scotland, is Now Vegan
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Cyber-Bullying Protection Features
Instagram Shadow Ban Will Give Users the Ability to Hide Users
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Safety-Conscious Transportation Rules
The EU Will Legislate Fake Noise to Electric Cars
Related Ideas
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Inclusive AI Trainings
Asics is Retraining AI on What Healthy People Look Like
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Ice Cream Summer Activations
Halo Top Canada Kicks Off Summer with a Feel Good Summer Campaign
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Inclusive Shopping Labels
Coca-Cola Debuts NaviLens QR Codes for Visually Impaired Consumers
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Serotonin-Boosting Billboards
Soglar's Billboard Uplifts on the Most Depressing Day of the Year
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Charitable Limited-Edition Leggings
Splits59 & The Goods Mart Create the "Do Good" Leggings
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs
Grey Brazil Has Designed the Anti-Racist Handbag
Holiday Meal Kit Giveaways
Goodfood is Offering Free Meals and Discounts to Lucky Customers
LGBTQ+ Business-Supporting Programs
The Daylight App and Civil Jewelry are Rewarding LGBT Spending
Anti-Food Waste Solutions
Too Good To Go is Targeting Food Surplus Management with an AI Solution
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Accessible Christmas Food Magazines
M&S and RNIB Created an Inclusive Magazine for the Holidays
Hidden Discrimination Books
'Throwaway Comments' Fights Microaggressions in the Workplace
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Pride Month Pet Products
The 2023 PetSmart Pride Collection Encourages Expression Through Pets
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Mindful Mental Health Ads
Alo Moves 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign Just Launched
Teen Positivity Apps
'Gas' is a Positivity-Focused Social Media Platform for Teens
Drop-Off Recycling Stations
SIG's Recycle for Good Program Encourages Waste Reduction
Bamboo Paper Product Expansions
The Good Roll Products are Arriving in the UK at Asda
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Bread Bag Awareness Campaigns
The #TellTheWholeStory Campaign Raises Domestic Violence Awareness
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Social Media-Like Study Apps
SHARPEN Aims to Be Just as Engaging and Convenient as Social Media
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Anti-Bullying Toy Store Campaigns
Toys “R” Us Joins WITS Programs Foundation for Pink Shirt Day
Ability-Focused CSR Campaigns
Decathlon's Ability Signs Reshape the Narrative around Disabilities
Mental Health Dating Features
Bumble Introduces New Features for Mental Health Awareness Month
Senior-Friendly Shopping Days
Walgreens Seniors Day Supports Safe & Supportive Shopping
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
BOGO Grocery Store Campaigns
The Winn-Dixie Twinn Week Promotion Includes Over 1,000 Items
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Sustainable Toilet Papers
Asda and The Good Roll Bring Sustainable Toilet Papers to the UK Market
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
Positivity-Focused Social Medias
SLAY is a Social Media App with Gamified Positive Experiences
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Mental Health Beer Campaigns
BrewDog and #IAMWHOLE Have Partnered to Support Overall Health
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Surplus Food Grocer Initiatives
Aldi and Too Good To Go Have Partnered to Offer Surplus Food
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Holiday Mental Health Campaigns
This Walkers Mental Health Awareness Campaign is Honest
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Discreet Victim Support Initiatives
VST and Loblaw Have Teamed Up on the Ask for Angela Campaign
Social Sun Care Challenges
Cosrx's #LayerYourSPF Campaign Reached Milestone Views on TikTok
Social Good Healthcare Initiatives
Superdrug is Donating to Beauty Banks for World Oral Health Day
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Social Media Silencing Features
Instagram Quiet Mode Helps Users Take a Scheduled Break
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Public Awareness Campaigns
Saskatchewan Launched a Campaign Against Interpersonal Violence
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Accessible Service Provider Apps
Giga Introduces New Accessibility Features to Its App
Autumnal Grocery Retailer Deals
These Nisa Autumn Deals Offer Halloween Cost Savings
Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns
misterb&b and Les Audacieuses et Les Audacieux Target Seniors
Back-to-School Loyalty Sweepstakes
The Good Rewards Anniversary Sweepstakes is Launching Now