Either fortunately or unfortunately, these deliverable social innovations prove that people pay more attention to what they buy (and what it does for the world) when they are able to easily purchase it and don't have to do much to procure it. Better yet: if you don't have to leave your house at all, consider my credit card swiped!
As much as we can be facetious, deliverable social innovations are interesting because of the way they are urban-centered services that have multiplied in recent years. And when your company is based on delivery as a method, you must also think about how you're delivering. Do you have cyclists? Or are you guzzling tons of gas? Convenience isn't the only key -- you also have to think smart for the entire planet.
21 Deliverable Social Innovations
From Canine Treat Subscriptions to Biked Organic Java:
Social Business Editor — May 21, 2014 — Social Good
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Socially Conscious eShops
TOMS Marketplace Features 200 Products That Create Change (SPONSORED)
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Chic Californian Postage
Gramr Gratitude Co. Cards Revolutionizes Greeting Industry
19
Canine Treat Subscriptions
BarkBox is Box Full of Doggie Goodies Delivered to Your Home Monthly
18
Easy E-Waste Pick-Ups
'4th Bin' is a New York-Based Recycling Collection Service
17
Trial-Sized Beauty Deliveries
Goodebox is a Members-Only Website Offering Eco Cosmetics
16
Local Grocery Deliveries
Farm2Me lets You Browse Online and Get Goodies to Your Doorstep
15
Last Mile Delivery Services
B-Line is a Distribution Networking Building Sustainable Urban Life
14
One-Hour Condom Deliveries
Talia Frenkel's One-for-One Innovations are Constantly Changing
13
Sustainable Laundry Services
Wash Cycle Laundry a Bike-Powered Social Business in Philadelphia
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Bike-Delivered Organic Java
Peace Coffee is a Fair Trade Brew Company in Minneapolis
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Hunger-Fighting Food Packages
The Love with Food Group Donates a Meal for Every Box Purchased
10
Mission-Driven Food Distributors
Common Market Works with Local and Sustainable Farming
9
Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
8
Dairy Farming e-Businesses
Akashganga Creates Technologies for Cooperatives in India
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Local Food Deliveries
Mama Earth Organics Lets You Choose Weekly or Bi-Weekly Produce Baskets
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Sustainable Web-Ordered Seafood
The i love blue sea platform sources orders from 15 US fishermen
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Fresh Seafood Subscriptions
Catchbox is a Non-profit That Weekly Delivers Freshly Caught Seafood
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Urban Delivery Collectives
Independent Alternative Control Courier is Rider-Owned and -Operated
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Global Logistics Social Businesses
Agility Offers Expert Commercial Services Around the World
2
Ethical Nosh Deliveries
'Love with Food' Donates a Meal to a Child in Need with Every Purchase
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Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
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Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
High-Performance Sock Brands
Courier Socks Deliver Next-Level Comfort for Life on the Move
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Business-Focused Environmental Responsibility Tools
WildSight Targets Corporate Leaders
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Exercise-Themed QSR Promotions
Chipotle x Strava: The City Challenge is Arriving for the New Year
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Highly Personalized Supplement Subscriptions
Joi + Blokes Debuts the Smart Supplement Program
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Unique AI Design Concepts
Movr Envisions a Rideable Ai-Powered Personal Assistant.
Smart Data-Driven Pest Control
Rentokil Initial plc Uses Data Aggregates to Benefit Hygiene
Delivery Personnel Smart Glasses
Amazon is Developing Smart Delivery Glasses for Associates
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Fragrance-Focused Innovation Challenges
Indovinya Runs an Open Call for the Personal Care Industry
Motivational Postcard Services
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Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Chef-Led Meal Subscriptions
CookUnity Delivers Restaurant-Quality Meals by A-List Chefs
Influencer Dog Treat Collections
Woof Gang Dropped a Collab with Three Beloved Social Media Dogs
Autonomous Delivery Electric Vehicles
ALSO and DoorDash Scale Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery
Social Mobile Phone Plans
Heineken's HeiMobile Offers Rewarding Real-World Experiences
Compact Urban Delivery Vehicles
The Fiat TRIS EV Has a Three-Wheeled Build for Deliveries
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Gamified Walking Experiences
Walkable Turns Everyday Walks Into Interactive Adventures
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
AI-Driven Design Hubs
Unilever Leans into AI Design Content with 'Sketch Pro'
Data-Driven Grocery Deliveries
Burq Last-Mile Delivery is Aiming to Transform Grocery This Year
Efficient Robotic Food Deliveries
DoorDash and Coco Robotics are Expanding on Their Partnership
Bold Modular Electric Vehicles
The Slate EV is Tailored to Lifestyles with Distinct Body Shapes
Collaborative E-Bike Designs
Dott and Segway Introduce a New Bicycle — Urban B200
AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
This DoorDash Pi Day Experience is Arriving This Month
Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
The Conceptual 'PAT' Autonomous Delivery Robot is Reliable
EV Adoption Initiatives
Bosch is Spearheading Efforts to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
Seasonal Living-Focused Tea Subscriptions
Kiara Naturals is Expanding & Introducing a New Service
Takeout Meal Drone Deliveries
Deliveroo Drone Delivery is Taking to the Skies in Dublin, Ireland
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
Proactive Pet Health Management
Hoomanely's Approach is Dependent on Three Interconnected Parts
Integrated Grocery-Shopping Apps
Airbnb is Testing an Integration with Instacart for Customers
In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems
Châtaigne' Innovative Food Delivery Approach Uses WhatsApp
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Pet-Welcoming Urban Initiatives
Mars Incorporated Expands Its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Initiative
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
Lightweight Restaurant Apps
Curate Boosts Restaurant Loyalty with No-Download Apple App Clips
Australian Dog Deliveries
Uber Eats and Petbarn Launch a Partnership with Australia’s Delivery Dog
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Online Coffee Subscriptions
Trade Coffee Offers Locally Sourced Roasts
Humorous Pet Health Campaigns
IAMS Promotes its PROACTIVE 5 Benefit System with Smooth Deliveries
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Community-Powered Recommendations
'Something Like' Offers Community Recommendations For Anything
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Pet Care-Focused Research Organizations
Treat Bio is a Contract Research Organization
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Romantic Delivery Service Bouquets
Deliveroo New Arrangements Collection Reflects Modern Romance
Flexible Catering Formats
Build Your Own Sweetgreen Bar Brings Customization to Group Occasions
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
App Strategy Insights
ScreensDesign Reveals Proven Tactics Behind Top iOS Subscription Apps
Speedy Medication Deliveries
Uber and iCare+ Partnered to Offer Delivery for IPC Pharmacy Members
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Urban Climate Solutions
Climate Tech Cities Connects Climate Professionals with Resources & Events
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Intelligent Cycling Systems
Vanpowers Debuted Its Advanced Smart System for Bikes at CES 2025
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
Pet-Pleasing Delivery Menus
Deliveroo and French Bandit Collaborated to Delight People & Pets
Conscious Shopping Assistants
Better Buy Reveals Product Risks And Suggests Healthier Alternatives
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Outdoor Engagement Apps
Nature Unlock Encourages Breaks From Screens Through Outdoor Activity
Access-Focused Digital Platform Evaluations
Zomato and Blinkit Hosted an ‘Access-Ability’ Conclave
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Delivery-Focused Mobile Apps
USPS Released a Dedicated Informed Delivery Mobile App
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Valentine's-Ready Personalized Gifts
Wolt Launches New Personalized Gifts for its Shoppers
First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Coupons Programs
Inmar Intelligence Partners with bp and Axonet
Proximity-First Friendship Apps
Friending Launched the Friending App to Foster Friendships
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Authentic Connection Tools
Spark Dating’s Card-Based Approach Ignites Meaningful Conversations
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Social Media Blockers
Antisocial Blocks Social Media, Increasing Focus With Financial Incentives
Subscription Tracking Tools
Bills Helps You Track Subscriptions And Stay On Top Of Your Budget
Impact Investing Tools
DoLand Pro Has Introduced a B2B SaaS Platform to Increase Transparency
Curated Subscription Tracking Platforms
'SubWatch' Helps Users Manage Subscriptions Proactively
Community-Led Grocery Initatives
CaringBridge and Instacart Unite to Enhance Delivery Services
Personalized Book Subscription Services
The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore Delights Avid Readers
Digital Contact Platforms
Reach Cards Provides Subscription-Based Digital Business Cards
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Sustainability-Focused Scooter Campaigns
iScooter Has Initiated Its Annual Black Friday Campaign
Digital Review Platforms
Digital Products Enables Simple Consumer Reviews & Brand Insights Online
Complimentary Order Aggregation Features
Lunchbox Helps Restaurants Grow Their Revenue
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
CPG-Focused Service-For-Equity Models
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Flexible Meal Delivery Brands
Daily Harvest Launches an Optional Subscription Model for 2026
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Hybrid Mail Services
Better Letter Card Co Sends Photos and Videos as Real Postcards
Subscription Billing Tools
Subotiz's Tool Uses AI SaaS to Reduce Customer Acquisition Costs by 30%
Group Challenge Apps
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End-To-End Parcel Delivery Platforms
3L Robotics Manages Final Stage of Package Distribution
Smart Meeting Platforms
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