These socially conscious products do more than play to people’s sense of compassion and social justice. They appeal to their desires as well. Many people donate to charitable causes without any expectation of getting something in return and that is noble. However, playing on the strings of people’s wants and tastes can do wonders to raise money for good causes or, in the case of social business, earn a profit while providing much-needed income or services to those in need.
From hip shoes to finely crafted jewelry to gourmet coffee, the products featured have something for almost any taste. This is an important aspect of social business and forward-thinking charities; it is one thing to buy a rather cheaply made product simply for the sake of supporting the vendor of that product; it is another thing altogether to buy a product primarily because one wants it.
100 Slick Socially Conscious Products
From Shoes to Jewelry This is Shoptivism at Its Finest:
Josh Triantafilou — Apr 19, 2012 — Social Good
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Ancestor-Inspired Accessories
Wakami Helps Disconnected Communities Find Urban Markets
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Fair Trade Ugandan Goods
One Mango Tree's Clothing and Accessories Have a Beautiful Story
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Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
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Disaster Relief Accessories
The Roberu Pray For Japan Wristband Proceeds Go to the Red Cross
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Re-Designed Charity Chairs
Kartell Loves Milano Raises Money for the Umberto Veronesi Foundation
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Activist Art Bicycles
Be Cycle & Fashion's Designer Bikes Support Social Causes
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Charitable Jean Dresses
Barney's and ELLE Team Up for Recycled Jeans Auction
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Disaster Relief Clothing
The Army for Japan Shirt by The Salvation Army Raises Funds and Awareness
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Charitable Eco Lables
Malaysian Eco Fashion Label 'Ultra' Seeks Funding for Paris Fashion Week
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Socially Responsible Watches
Epic Timepieces Strives to Have Haitians Live with Clean Water
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Charitable Watch Lines
The Flex Watches Donate Proceeds to 10 Charities
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Designer-Commissioned LBDs
'22 Ways to Style Black' is a Fashionable Charitable Endeavor
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Cheap Charitable Eco Bags
Famous Fashion People Make Carry-Alls for a Good Cause
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Charitable Eco Bags
The Market Bag for Apolis Activism Gives Back and Stays Green
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Charitable Paper Jewelry
Jenny Lai and Lindsay Perkins Partner With KEZA for Eco Fashion Collectio
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Chic Charitable Shoes
The TOMS Ballet Flats Spring 2012 Collection is for the Girly Girls
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Charitable Graffiti Art
The Banksy Disney Execution is Being Auctioned off for Greenpeace
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Origami Fundraising
The One Thousand Cranes for Japan Project Introduced by Anomaly London
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Charitable Pop Art Shoes
Robert Indiana Converse Sneakers are the Latest Weapons to Fight AIDS
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Charitable Monsterfied Pigs
Boaris Frankenswine by Anthony Kosar Invades Illinois School
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Charitable Bandages
Proceeds From the Cynthia Rowley Band-Aids Go to Design Ignites Change
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Charitable Law Jewelry
The B-Side Japan Relief Necklace Celebrates Immigration and Unity
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Charitable Kids Couture
Estella Baby & Unique Kids Clothes
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Activist Swimsuits
The Katharine Hamnett for Yooxygen 'Save the Sea' Beachwear
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Anti-Poverty Jewelry
'Me to We Artisans' Empowers Women & Promotes Tribal Style
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Charitable Graffiti Bikes
Cannondale and Mike Giant Team Up to Support the Bahati Foundation
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Charitable Model Jewelry
The Coco Rocha for Senhoa Collection Helps Victims of Human Trafficking
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Rockstar Relief Apparel
Jeantrix Design 4 Japan Campaign Helps Post-Quake Aid Efforts
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Life-Saving Suds
For Every Bar of Jack's Soap, They Give Soap to a Child in Ethiopia
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Charitable Clown Couture
Stella McCartney Limited Edition T-Shirts For ‘Comic Relief'
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Charitable Celeb Jewelry
Bracelets Created by Musicians for WhateveritTakes.org
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Charitable Champagne Galas
The Moet Chandeliers Ball is a Lavish Access Agency Production
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Charitable Icon Tees
These Rafael Esquer Alfalfa T-Shirts Will Fund Scholarships for Students
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Charitable iPhone Cases
Uncommon Does Their Part in Fundraising for Haiti
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Charitable Whiskered Footwear
TOMS Shoes ‘Movember' Raises Money for Men's Healt
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Charitable Celeb Cosmetics
MAC's Viva Glam Starring Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga
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Charitable Organ Attire
The 'Recycle Me' Collection Has a Lot of Heart
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Charitable Art Shoes
Brush Footwear and Max Talbot Donate Colorful Kicks to Haitian Kids
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Plaid for Social Good
Seer Clothing Gives Multi-Purpose New Meaning, Supports Causes
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Fair Trade Underwear
Pants to Poverty is a Hip Social Enterprise That Raises “Underwearness"
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Charitable Footwear
These Bed Stu Oil Spill Shoes Aid Oil-Spill Clean-Up Efforts
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Drink 1, Give 1
Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
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Jewel-Dipped Charity Kicks
The Rio Ferdinand Football Boots for the 'Live the Dream Foundation'
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Charitable Sci-Fi Shirts
Stand Up to Cancer Star Wars Tees Donate Money for a Good Cause
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Charitable Gaming Firearms
Gravity Gun for Child's Play Seeks to Help Hospitalized Children
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Charitable Graphic Tees
Shade Clothing Creates Positive & Endearing Shirts
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Charitable Sports Cars
Romero Britto's Painted Bentley Continental to Benefit MS Research
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Eradicating Hunger T-Shirts
Each 'Feed Just One' Tee Sold Gives a Child Food for 30 Days
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Charitable Shopping Sprees
Shop For Japan Urges Businesses to Donate to Help Japan Relief Efforts
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Charitable Virtual Gifts
Buy a Present from the Cabinet of Dreams & Support Women's Aid
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Charitable Hemp Footwear
Toms Shoes for Charity: Water Raises Money for Clean Water
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Charitable Graphic Tees
Celebrity-Designed Tees for Starlight Charity
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Social Good Cuisine
La Tablée des Chefs Teaches Kids About Nutrition While Feeding the Homele
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Charitable Feline Clothing
Cool Cats Donates Money Through Their ‘Japan We Heart U So' Tee
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Upcycled Charity Creations
One Noffs Charity Clothing is Designer-Created and Children-Friendly
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Charitable Chest Art
The 'Keep a Breast' Art Show Displays a Creative Idea for a Great Cause
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Charitable DJ Accessories
Pioneer DJ x VH1 Turntables Donate to Save the Music Foundation
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Social Good Body Stamps
‘The Temporary Tattoo Project' Makes Socially Responsible Tatt
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Charitable Boot Businesses
Roma Provisions Works to Keep Kids Safe
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Jewelry for Social Causes
'Until There's A Cure' AIDS Bracelets
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Charitable Haiti Shirts
Two Brands Come Together to Help a Nation in Need
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Charitable Cracker Satchels
Eco-Friendly Itzy Ritzy 'Snack Happened' Bags Feed the Hungry
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Charitable Social Media Shoes
Digg and TOMS Shoes Release Special-Edition Footwear
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Farmer-Empowered Beekeeping
'Under The Mango Tree' Services Both Ends of the Honey Market
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Charitable Gun Flower Shirts
Paul Smith Tees to Benefit Children in War Zones
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Charitable Celeb Watches
Tag Heuer Leonardo DiCaprio Aquaracer Benefits the Environment
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Charitable Crayon Sculptures
Diem Chau Offers Customized Work in Donation to Red Cross Japan
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Charitable MC Toy Trios
The Collector Beastie Boys Action Figures Donate to Those in Need
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Eco-Friendly Activist Totes
Peta2's Trollsen Twins Bag
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Organic Shade-Grown Coffee
Ethical Bean Sells Fair Trade and Socially-Responsible Products
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Charitable Card Designs
Shelter Creatives Put Talents to Work for the Displaced
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AIDS Fighting Kicks
Converse (PRODUCT)RED Chuck Taylor's are Fashionable and Charitable
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Charitable Speed Paintings
Jean-pierre Blanchard Creates a Portrait of Roger Federe in 4 Minutes
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Charitable Totes
Designers Come Together for The Carry Hope Tote Bag Project
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Charitable Chair Redesigns
The Eames Rocking Chair Reinvention Promotes Art Education
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Charitable Timepieces
Mary J. Blige and Gucci Partner On Charity Watch
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Cause-Driven Coffee
Pura Vida Empowers the Poor Through Create Good Foundation
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Charitable Playboy Fashions
These Marc Jacobs For Playboy Shirts Support Designers Against AIDS
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Beers for Social Good
Exotic Drinks at the Shebeen Bar Benefit Developing Nations
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Charitable Kaleidoscopic Instruments
Flea x Damien Hirst Bass Guitar is Sold for a Great Cause
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H2O-Supporting Coffee Companies
Three Avocados Helps to Provide Clean Water in Uganda
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Activist Birthday Kicks
Supra Vaider 'MLK' Celebrates the Iconic Figure's Life
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Educational Plush Toys
Activist 'Good News Grizzly' Takes Up Armor for Charity
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Flickering Social Good Fragrances
Bridgewater Candle Company Feeds a Child with Every Lit Candle
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Charitable Mini-Cars
Chrysler Auctions off Canada's First Fiat 500 for $85,000
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Charitable Canvas Kicks
Bucket Feet Designs One-Of-A-Kind Shoes for Kid's Charities
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Social Good Smartphone Apps
The One App Helps Raise Awareness and Support for Developing Nations
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Charitable Automotive Games
The Bentley Chess Set Gets Auctioned off for a Good Cause
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AIDS-Battling Skateboards
Girl x Chocolate (Product) RED Skateboards Aim to Fight the Disease
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Charitable Sketchbooks
‘The Glass House' Helps Preserve Famous Philip Johnson Edifice
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Ethically Responsible Celeb Brews
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Creates Sustainable 'Lyon' Coffee
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Charitable Cotton Caps
These Bricolagable Wool Hats Support a Worthy Cause
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Supportive Charitable Clothing
All Proceeds from the Tough People Tee go to the Red Cross Society
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Ethical Children's Footwear
TINY TOMS are Charitable Shoes for the Young Philanthropist
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Charitable Transformer Memory Sticks
Incubot USB Flash Drive Helps Japanese Earthquake Victims
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Diva Charity Dolls
Janet Jackson Barbie Doll is Created for a Good Cause
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Charitable Autographed Footwear
Charity Hillsides Foster Soles Auctions Celeb-Signed Shoes
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Charitable Nature CDs
Jarvis Cocker 'National Trust' Album Shouts Out Historic Locales
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Activist Skate Shoes
The Harold Hunter Foundation DVS Benefits Inner-City Kids
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61 Ways to Say I Love You
From Personalized Voice Artwork to Romantic Sticky Notes
47 Gorgeous Geometric Accessories
From Gigantic Geometric Clutches to Sculpturally Unique Jewelry
Eco-Conscious Alternatives
'Fashioning Change' Supports Ethical Substitutes to Popular Name Brands
12 Ethical Coffee Brands
Social Businesses Using Beverage and Bean Sales to Give Back
Vibrantly Illustrated Seats
The ClickforArt Limited Edition Chairs are Artistically Hipster
Touchscreen Bracelets
F. Bertrand's Watch the Future is Like a Wearable Smartphone
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
20 Ethical Jewelry Innovations
From Beer Can Bracelets to Humanitarian Product Developers
Stylishly Sustainable Accessories
Thistle & Thorne Knitwear Fuses Fashion and Fair-Trade
Chunky Vintage-Inspired Collections
The Kelly Wearstler Accessories Spring 2012 Collection is Bold
Collapsed Perforated Furniture
Ezri Tazari's Free Falling Chair is Molded by a Mannequin
Candy Wrapper Jewelry
Polish makkireQu Repurposes Waste as Fashion Baubles
62 Fashion-Focused Social Businesses
From Kenyan Running Apparel to Explosive Ethical Jewelry
32 Social Businesses for Youth
From Hip-Hop Social Enterprises to Education-Giving T-Shirts
Comparable Love Cards
'Tweedle Twill' Creates Adorable Valentine's Day Cards
Explosive Ethical Jewelry
'peaceBOMB' Bracelets Embrace War-Inflicted Cities
Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
Sweet-Smelling Headphones
The 'Sound Like Chocolate' Headphones from Fu-Bi are a Treat
Cupid-Inspired Accessories
Digby & Iona Jewelry Makes for a Unique Valentine's Day Gift
100 Fair Trade Innovations
From Zulugrass Jewelry to Ethical Quinoa Vodka
Sustainable Hipster Fashion
'Threads for Thought' is Eco and Donates Proceeds for Good
30 Chinese New Year Branding Initiatives
From Prosperous Brew Branding to Zodiac Kicks
Iconic Comic Strip Kicks
The Beetle Bailey vs Popeye Collection Brings Back American Icons
Word-Reading Wrist Watches
The 'Qlocktwo' Watch Now Brings Tablet Time Pieces to the Arm
Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
19 Food-Focused Social Enterprises
From Well-Wasted Cuisine to Ethical Gastropubs
DIY Fire-Breathing Handguns
Learn to Make the Badass Inferno Pistol Flamethrower
34 Clean Water Innovations
Technologies and Designs that Deliver Safe H2O
Vivien Johnston, Founder and Managing Director of Fifi Bijoux (INTERVIEW)
Luxury Ethical Jewelry
Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
Social Responsibility Charts
2012 Social Activism Infographics Shows How Young Folks Can Help
Chris Baker, Founder of OneSeed Expeditions (INTERVIEW)
Socially Responsible Travel
Mystery Map Accessories
Ewelina Bocian's 'Oldies' Rings Put You on a Treasure-Hunt
Built-In Pocket Seats
My Reading Chair Boasts Discreet Storage
Jewelry-Inspired Timepieces
La Mer Collections Creates Watches Made with Love
Soulful Wedding Sandals
Sseko Designs Help Women in Uganda Earn Money for University
Courtside Webbed Kicks
The 'adiZero Rose 2' Unleashes the Fury of Derrick Rose
Wide-Back Wooden Seats
Minwoo Lee's Klassiker Lounge Chair is Seriously Squat
Socially Responsible Watches
Epic Timepieces Strives to Have Haitians Live with Clean Water
Super Hero Kicks
Chuck Taylor x DC Comics Collaboration Makes for Uncanny Footwear
Scrumptious Couch Designs
Bretz's Cupcake Seating Collection is Inspired by Warm Dough
Reforestation Fashion
Rain Tees Have Illustrations from Kids in Endangered Rainforests
Tag-Team Cafe Chairs
The Corner Chair is Designed Specifically for Twosomes
Cute Animal Accessories
The 'designTun' Jewelry is Fun and Playful for All Occasions
Urban Sophisticated Footwear
Regal Shoes x Mr. Bathing Ape Wing Sta Elevates Class Beautifully
One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
Matt Johnson, Founder of Project: Living Well (INTERVIEW)
Greening Consultants
'Synergy Enterprises' Helps Businesses Reach Triple Bottom Line Goals
Beyond Monetary Fulfillment
Craig Kielburger Discusses the Influence of Investing in Children
Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices
Kaleidoscopic Hoop Kicks
Reebok Zig Encore Customize Encourages Consumers to Get Creative
Street Chic Sneakers
The Supra Vaider 2 Winter 2011 Preview Shoes are Bold
Upcycled Rugby Balls
The TOUCH Initiative Recycles Garbage while Creating Jobs
Music-Sharing Charities
OrigAudio Lets Everyone Enjoy Essential Tunes Sustainably
Beans for Benefit
When You Buy a Bag of ONEbean Coffee, Choose a Cause to Support
Video Game Viking Valentines
Jemma Salume Illustrates Lovey Dovey Skyrim Cards
Socially Responsible Films
The Campbell's Canada 'NOURISH: Early Impact' Campaign
Clothes That Buy Water
Each Project Migration Shirt Gives 5 Years of H2O, Medical Aid
Heat-Moulded Seating
Swiss Designer Markus Bangerter Melts His Designs Into Place
Like-for-Like Businesses
'One' Products Fund Similar Items in the Developing World
Rainforest Artisans
Chick Boss Jewelry Creates Employment Opportunities for Women in Guatemala
One for One Blankets
The Company Store Gives Comforters to Homeless Children
Indigo Courtside Kicks
These Nike LeBron 9 Kentucky Wildcats Shoes Pay Homage to the NC
Crafty Sustainable Cafe Accents
Artisan Coffee by Liquidesign Features Eco-Friendly Decor
Vintage Photo Jewelry
Beth Tastic's TtV Viewfinder Bracelet Looks Inspired by Instagram
Profit-Sharing Cafes
Kinfolk is an Australian Social Business with Four Development Projects
Ethical Handmade Apparel
Light Gives Heat Offers Beautiful Products and Restores Lives
Plunging Porcelain Necklaces
The Vintage Recycled Jewelry by Indigo and Oscar is Awesome
Fair Trade Weaving
WomenCraft Offers Ethical Employment in East Africa's Mafiga Matatu Area
Generosity Cafes
KereKere Coffee Kiosk in Melbourne Lets Customers Pick a Cause
30 Artisan-Supporting Businesses
From Kenyan Art Clinics to Opportunity-Generating Accessories
Opportunity-Generating Accessories
'Hands Up Not Handouts' Uses Business for Positive Change
Landfill-Saving Shoes
IndoSole Uses Old Tires and Transforms Them into Eco-Friendly Footwear
Socially Driven Streetwear
DopeHut was One of the First B Corporations in California
Sweet Heartfelt Treats
These Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes Sport a Cute Heart Cutout
Empowering Crochet
Fair Trade 'Pebble' Baby Line Employs Women in Bangladesh
Search Engine Timepieces
Google Watches Put Android and Chrome on Your Wrist
Nonprofit Coffee Shops
Strawberry Line Cafe Employs Adults with Learning Disabilities
Diwali-Celebrating Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Sari Dress Collection Modernizes South Asian Attire
Socially Conscious Arm Bands
Mud Love Charity Bracelets the New Silly Bandz of 2012
Drink 1, Give 1
Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
Extremely High Back Seats
The Troyano Chair by Collection Alexandra is Fit for Rocker Royalty
Hip-Hop Street Cruisers
Hit the Pavement with the Chapman Skateboards x Wu-Tang Decks
Buy Shoes, Give Back
When You Purchase 'TWINS for Peace' You Give a Pair to a Child in Need
Recycled Firearm Jewelry
Fonderie 47 Destroys Rifles to Create Stunning Accessories
Reflecting Faceted Timepieces
The Lake of Shimmer-Avant Time No. 3 is Simply Luxurious
Fair Trade Bouquets
One World Flowers Imports from Ecuador and Delivers to Your Door
Sustainable Sanitation Systems
'San+Co.' is a Social Enterprise Tackling Waste and Electricity
School Bags for Good
The Ark Collective Backpacks Help with a 'Get to Give' Model
Bold Dramatic Accessories
Sadhbh McCormack's Empowerment Jewelry Collection
Military Aircraft Kicks
The Exclusive Supra Skytop III Stealth Debuts with a Badass Look
Custom Cereal Orders
'Cerealize' Lets You Choose What Goes Into Your Milk
Slick Icy Seating
The Glacier Chaise Longue Gives Your Home a Wintry Look
Information Poverty
Osama Manzar Discusses the Power of Opportunity in Technology
Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Lemonaid Beverages and ChariTea Look Cool, Pay Farmers Fairly
Suave Spy Timepieces
The Omega Seamaster James Bond 50th Anniversary Watch Celebrates 007
Vibrant Opportunity Dining
Cafe Create Employs People Who Have Been Homeless
Social Enterprise Beer
SABMiller Commits to 'Farming Better Futures' with Impala Lager in Africa
Vintage Deck Campaigns
The BANTAM Cruiserboard Commercial is Hot
Digital Literacy Agencies
New Found Network Employs Youth to Create Nonprofit Campaigns
Business-Savvy Sneakers
The Supra 'Terra Pack' Provides Street Shoes for the Office
Social Responsibility Strategists
'A Very Good Company' Offers Communications for Positive Change
Empowering Bakeries
The Bread Maker in the UK Employees People with Learning Disabilities
Kiddy Chain Guns
The AirZone Punisher Gatling Blaster Launches Darts at Rapid Fire Speed
Chic Suede Hiking Footwear
The Tredici Gourmet Shoes are Beautifully Made for Walking
Romantic Refashioned Cameras
The Lomography Valentines Day Collection Features Zebra Print
Kind Community Catering
Potluck Cafe Offers Employment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Women's Center Honey
Blackburne House Empowers Females Via Tech Skills, Wellness, Entrepreneurship
Cute Pop-Up Timepieces
The Face of the Baby-G BGA131 Watch Offers a Cool 3D Effect
Judy Logback, Founder of Kallari Chocolate (INTERVIEW)
Sweets that Support People and Planet
Socially Responsible Textiles
Proud Mary Provides Artisan Materials in Developing Nations
Street Youth Enterprises
SYJA Helps Vancouver's Young Homeless People Find Jobs
Majority World Cold Storage
Promethean Power Systems is a Social Business Providing Refrigeration
Sustaining Rural Development
Barefoot College Supports Professionals in the Majority World
CSR Influencers
'One Love Network' Empowers Consumers to Impact Social Good Budgets
Tony Whitehorn, President & CEO of Hyundai Motor UK (INTERVIEW)
Charitable Canvas Kicks
Bucket Feet Designs One-Of-A-Kind Shoes for Kid's Charities
Brian Postlewait Executive Director of Mission Possible (INTERVIEW)
Vancouver Social Enterprise
One-Saves-Two Vaccines
'OneShot Global' Offers Meningitis Protection Using the TOMS Giving Model
Socially Responsible Resorts
Dharma-Gili by Alfa Resorts is Eco-Friendly and Promotes Awareness
Leslie Beasley, Co-Founder/Managing Director of The Open Arms Shop (INTERVIEW)
Clock Tower Wristwatches
The 'Ban Watch' Streams a Live Image of Big Ben
Hipster Street Decks
Cruise the Neigborhood on the Harmony Korine for Supreme Skateboards
Ethically Responsible Celeb Brews
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Creates Sustainable 'Lyon' Coffee
Audio Effect Axes
The New Gibson Firebird X Comes Packed with Faders, Distortion and Other FX
A Poor Human's Innovation
Vijay Govindarajan Discusses Equalizing the Economic Playing Field
Thurlow Hanson-Moore, Founder of the TOUCH Initiative (INTERVIEW)
Socially Innovative Rugby Balls