SocialBusiness.org tends to cover mainly social entrepreneurship innovations and thus isn't as environmentally focused as more plainly eco-driven websites, however, there is something to be said regarding clean tech social enterprises that take a holistic approach to positive social change.
One of the most intriguing innovations featured here is perhaps Energy in Common, an international development microloaning that attempts to tackle the energy gap. Not simply using a personal model, Energy in Common also appeals to those in the Majority World who are running a business, even smaller-scale ones such as a street-side stall or restaurant.
From progressive eco graphics and low-carbon concrete products to chic eco water bottle and social good realtors, these clean tech social enterprises are looking to foster an easier living for all.
13 Clean Tech Social Enterprises
From Progressive Eco Graphics to Chic Water Bottles:
Social Business Editor — Apr 18, 2014 — Social Good
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Pay-As-You-Go Renewable Energy
Angaza Design Makes Clean Energy Accessible Off the Grid
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Eco Entrepreneurship Stats
Venture Capitalists and Governments Support Clean Tech Entrepreneurs
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Superconductor Projects
Sustainable Firm Skajaquoda is Researching Cost-Effective Electricity Use
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Low-Carbon Concrete Options
CarbonCure is a Science-Based Environmental Innovator
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Sustainable Shade Systems
Skyshade is an Indian Social Business Capturing the Sun
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Social Good Realtors
GIVE Group Gives 25% of Commissions to Charities of Their Clients' Choice
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Clean Tech for Non-Profits
Sun Light & Power Offers Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Energy
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For-Profit Venture Accelerators
Good Company Incubates Businesses with a Social Mission
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Organic Shade-Grown Coffee
Ethical Bean Sells Fair Trade and Socially-Responsible Products
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Heartfelt Conservation Caps
Conservation Minnesota Creates Baseball Caps to Protect Waterfronts
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Green Power Microlending
Energy in Common's Person-to-Person Loans Fight Climate Change
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Chic Eco Water Bottles
These Glass Bottles from bkr Provide Water to Developing Countries
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Progressive Eco Graphics
The 'Starting Up: Clean Energy Entrepreneurs' Infographic is Modern
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Energy Efficient Egg Boats
The Exbury Egg is a Floating Self-Sustaining Home or Workspace
Portable Wind Turbines
You Can Charge Any USB Device with the Tiny Eco 'Trinity'
Tap Water Packaging
Faucet Face Urges the Reuse of Bottles to Save the Earth and Aid the Thirsty
Solar-Powered Trees
The SonUmbra Emits Light After Being Charged with the Sun's Rays
Philanthropic Eco Canteens
The Dopper Water Bottle Helps You, Others and the Earth
Sound Sustainability Superstructures
Soundscrapers Could Be the Future’s Noise Pollution Sol
Lopsided Lid Bottles
The Easy Drink Concept Makes Refilling Your Canteen More Convenient
Pay-As-You-Go Renewable Energy
Angaza Design Makes Clean Energy Accessible Off the Grid
Sustainable Handwoven Totes
Bundubags is a Line of Bags Made from Recycled Cargostrapping
Pay-as-You-Go Energy
Simpa Networks Offers Solar Power to Underserved Markets in India
Microfinance Investing
Kiva.org Lets You Become a Banker to the Poor
12 Social Solar Innovations
From Illuminated Education Incentives to Kerosene-Replacing Lamps
Majority World Tech Incubators
D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
Eco-Friendly Designer Chocolate
Divine Chocolate in Ghana Makes Sweet Fair Trade Treats
Eco-Friendly Wood Stoves
This Swedish Designed Cooker Addresses Health and Environmental Issues
Green Skyscrapers
Chicago Clean Technology Tower
10 Renewable Energy Enterprises
From Carbon-Negative Stoves to Sustainable Sanitation Systems
Ebay Ventures Into Microfinance
MicroPlace.com
Empowering H20 Nonprofits
Community Water Solutions Opens Women-Run Businesses in West Africa
Reflective Solar Farms (UPDATE)
The Ivanpah Solar System Produces 392 Megawatts of Energy
Power-Generating Soccer Balls
SOCCKET by Uncharted Play Inc. Turns Play into Energy Source
Change-Focused Mobile Markets
My Street Grocery Aims to Further the Local Food Economy
Weaved Twig Architecture
Artist Patrick Dougherty Creates ‘Ballroom’ Structure
Custom Bottles with Purpose
Miir Lets You Customize Your H20 While Supporting Clean Water Projects
Purpose-Driven Products
Project 7 Creates Positive Change in Global Communities
Healthier Cooking Instruments
Ecozoom Designs Safe Cookstoves for the Developing World
Solar Batteries
SunCat C-cell Batteries by Knut Karlsen Nix Need For Power Outlets Altogether
Energy Efficient Infographics
‘One Block off the Grid' Solar Power Statistics Shows Sh
Empowering Hygiene Businesses
The Ruby Cup is a Sustainable Personal Product for Women
Donor-Fueled Web Communities
GivingSomeThing is an Online Platform Getting Goods to Nonprofits
Women-Focused Eco Programs
Backpack Farm is an African-Based Entrepreneurship Supporter
Top 20 Charity Trends in 2007
Superconductor Projects
Sustainable Firm Skajaquoda is Researching Cost-Effective Electricity Use
Drink 1, Give 1
Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
Bamboo Solar Smartphone Chargers
The iSolar Charges Your Cellphone Anywhere You Go
Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Solar Sister Targets Women to Sell Lamps and Improve Livelihoods
Social Cause Beverages
LemonAid and ChariTea Drinks are Deliciously Charitable
Solar-Powered Umbrellas
SOLARBrella and SKYShades Sun Protectors Maximize the Sun's Rays
Power-Panelled Deserts
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Spans 19 Million More Acres
UV-Cleaning Canteens
The Camelbak All Clear Sanitizes Your Water with a Lamp Inside the Cap
Responsible Himalayan Travel
Ecosphere Focuses on the Triple Bottom Line with the Spiti Community
Alok Appadurai, Founder of Fed by Threads (INTERVIEW)
Providing Meals to Americans in Need
Group Solar Deals
One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) Helps Neighbours Get Discounts on Green Energy
Glass H2O Containers
These Facet Face Water Bottles Urge People to Return to the Tap
Microlending Credit Cards
KivaB4B Doubles Grants
Old Cars for a Cause
GiveaCar Accepts Unwanted Vehicles, Sells them for Charity
Fair Trade Beverages
LemonAid is a Chic Social Business with a Conscience
Food-Digesting Cleaners
Bio Clean by Kyuho Song is Fueled by Converting Bio Waste into Energy
Social Good Realtors
GIVE Group Gives 25% of Commissions to Charities of Their Clients' Choice
Pollution-Filtering Skyscrapers
The Hyper Filter Skyscraper Draws in All Polluted Air
Daily Deals with Heart
Get Discounts on 'Karma Exchange' While Changing the World
Impact Organization Incubators
Panzanzee is an Accelerator and Co-Working Space in Chicago
Independent Travel Itineraries
Global Basecamps is an Ethical and Environmental Company
Altruistic Law Firms
Rimon is a Certified B Corp and Donates 10% Of Its Profits to Charity
Fashionable Micro-Lending
Benetton's Global Campaign to Support Birima
Buoyant Renewable Energy Plants
This Japanese Power Plant is Made Up of Floating Solar Panels
Altruistic Real Estate
3Space Joins Social Entrepreneurs with Owners of Vacant Properties
Tourist-Attracting Energy Generators
The Great River Turbine by Michael Jantzen is Enticing
Giving 2.0
Kiva Loans Lend Directly to a Developing World Entrepreneur
Social Scooter Repurposing
'Brighter Future Workshop' Recycles Mobility Equipment, Provides Jobs
T-Shirts for H2O
One Hundred Apparel Gives 100% of Profits to charity:water
Community-Building Barter Apps
Bright Neighbor is the First Sharing Economy Mobile Platform
Philanthropic Real Estate
'Brokers for Charity' Donates 10% of Commissions Each Time a Deal Closes
Fair Trade Cocoa
Divine Chocolate is a Social Business Partly Owned by Its Farmers
Microlending To Entrepreneurs
Richard Branson Launches Virgin Money
Carbon Offsetting Cookstoves
The Paradigm Project Offers A Safe Alternative to Open Fire
Germ-Fighting Pitchers
The Restore Water Purification System Uses UV Clean Technology
Innovative Micro-Crowdfunding Sites
The Tipping Bucket is a Web Platform for Social Change
Alternative Micro-Investment Platforms
InVenture Helps Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
Smog-Smashing Sustainable Structures (UPDATE)
Reynobond with Ecoclean Building Panels Clean Air
Illuminating Lifesavers
The Solar-Powered BoGo Light Promotes World Growth and Sustainment
Everlasting Electricity Suppliers
Good Energy is One of Its Kind in the United Kingdom
Environment Trend Report
Interpret Influences Affecting Today's Eco-Conscious Consumer
Ethical Organic Java Beans
The Stonepound Coffee Company Brings Eco-Friendly Joe to Toronto
Green Phone Companies
Credo Mobile Is Gentle on The Planet and Donates 1% of Fees to Causes
Sprawling Solar Spaces
The UAE Shams Power Company Station is the Largest in the World
Carbon Offset B Corps
'3Degrees' Works with Fortune 500 Companies for a Cleaner Environment
Community Solar Bonds
SolarShare Co-op Offers Impact Investors Triple Bottom Line Benefits
Microfiber MP3 Cases
Protect Your iPod With the Moshi iPouch
Renewable Energy Usage Infographics
The ‘Stephens Scown’ Worldwide Consumption Chart
Impactful Intrapreneurship Ventures
Central City Concern is an Innovative Portland Non-Profit
Solar Powered Trend Report
Find Out How Renewable Energy Will Change the Future
Localized Renewable Energy
Water Power Group Works with Aboriginal Communities in Canada
Heartfelt Conservation Caps
Conservation Minnesota Creates Baseball Caps to Protect Waterfronts
Ethical Gastropubs
The Duke of Cambridge Serves Organic and Local Foods
Collaborative Development Programs
Enterprising Non-Profits Enables Growth for Social Businesses
Technology-Free Business Retreats
Reboot is a Weekend Social Incubator with No Gadgets Allowed
Sun-Boosting Systems
MIT's Clean Energy Accelerator Improves Solar Energy in Every Way
Floating Concrete Headquarters
Evelo Architecten Builds the Gsus Sindustries HQ in Amsterdam
Rechargeable Solar Lights
One Million Lights Wants to Replace Dangerous Kerosene Lamps
Nature Vacations With Purpose
The Cascadia Experience Plans Educational Camping for Families
Fair Trade African Soda
Ubuntu Cola is a First for the United Kingdom
$85 Billion Loans
AIG Bailout “The Most Radical Intervention” in History
Chic Eco Water Bottles
These Glass Bottles from bkr Provide Water to Developing Countries
Charitable Ad Streaming Sites
'Tous Donateurs' Donates to Charity for Every Commerical Watched
Collapsible Plastic Carafes
The BYOBeverage Flask is a Lightweight Way to Tote Liquor
Fuel-Efficient Cookstoves
BURN Manufacturing Provides High Quality, Cleaner Alternative Ovens
Intrusive Conservation Projects
Michail Vanis Suggests Genetic Modification
Impact-Driven Health Tech Startups
Preciva is Pioneering Accessible Cervical Cancer Screenings
Smallholder Coffee Farmers
Cafedirect Builds Communities Through Social Business
Community-Focused Palestinian Produce
Zaytoun Imports Organic and Fair Trade Products
Transportation Industry-Sustaining Loans
Own Your Own Boda Serves Taxi Drivers in Uganda
Fair Trade Shea Butter
Delapointe's Products are Made by Women in Burkina Faso
Pruning Preservation Enterprises
Acacia Tree Surgery Works in Both the Public and Private Spheres
Oxygen-Manufactured Fuel
Air Fuel Synthesis’ New Process Creates Gas Made From Air
Resource-Bridging Organizations
The Bridge Fund Works in Tibetan Communities Fostering Development