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
12
Bike-Delivered Organic Java
Peace Coffee is a Fair Trade Brew Company in Minneapolis
11
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
7
Local Food Deliveries
Mama Earth Organics Lets You Choose Weekly or Bi-Weekly Produce Baskets
6
Sustainable Web-Ordered Seafood
The i love blue sea platform sources orders from 15 US fishermen
5
Fresh Seafood Subscriptions
Catchbox is a Non-profit That Weekly Delivers Freshly Caught Seafood
4
Urban Delivery Collectives
Independent Alternative Control Courier is Rider-Owned and -Operated
3
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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Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
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AI Concierge Homes
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Supplement Subscription Products
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Meal Kit Installations
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Gamified Walking Experiences
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CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
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Personalized AI Billboards
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Entrepreneurship Adventure Platforms
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Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
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Social Commerce Supplements
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Collaborative E-Bike Designs
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AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
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Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
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Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
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Seasonal Living-Focused Tea Subscriptions
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Conversational Web Discovery
Google Added Generative AI Features to Modernize Online Search
On-Demand Drone Food Deliveries
Wonder and Zipline Team Up to Deliver On-Demand Drone Delivery
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
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Humorous Pet Health Campaigns
IAMS Promotes its PROACTIVE 5 Benefit System with Smooth Deliveries
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Predictive Artificial Intelligence Tools
Creatable AI Analyzes Social Commerce Data
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
Behavior-Based Smart Homes
Google Home automations adapt to routines, moods, and behaviors
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
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Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
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
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Pet Care-Focused Mobile Apps
Wag N' Wash Consolidates Its Grooming Services in an App
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
Food Delivery Football Campaigns
The Deliveroo Football Just Got Even Better Campaign is Immersive
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
Online Coffee Subscriptions
Trade Coffee Offers Locally Sourced Roasts
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Locker Delivery Retail
Very Expands Parcel Collection Through InPost's Nationwide Locker Network
Final-Mile Hub Networks
Tractor Supply Launches Its Final-Mile Hub Program
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Co-Creation Food Labs
Vibrant Ingredients Expands Rapid Prototyping for Food and Beverage Brands
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Food-as-Medicine Platform Expansions
Fresh Connect Now Offers Four Benefit Cards and an App
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Ecosystem-Based Loyalty Programs
BMO Connects Travel, Dining and Banking Rewards
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Edible Corporate Gift Ranges
These Chocolate Shipped Cookies Corporate Gifts are Here for Summer
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
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
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
App Strategy Insights
ScreensDesign Reveals Proven Tactics Behind Top iOS Subscription Apps
Wellness Tracking Apps
Track Well Turns Personal Wellness Data Into Actionable Insights
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Co-Branded Wellness Challenges
incentifi and Healf Give Employees Incentives to Be Healthy
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Proximity-First Friendship Apps
Friending Launched the Friending App to Foster Friendships
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
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Pet-Pleasing Delivery Menus
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Interactive Streaming Ads
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Retail Beverage Experiences
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Access-Focused Digital Platform Evaluations
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Generational Wellness Campaigns
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Curated Pet Subscriptions
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Delivery-Focused Mobile Apps
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Grocery Budgeting Assistants
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Entertainment-Driven Direct Mail
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First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Coupons Programs
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Decentralized Social Websites
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Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
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Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
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Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Traceability Commerce
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Curated Subscription Tracking Platforms
'SubWatch' Helps Users Manage Subscriptions Proactively
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Personalization-Focused Gift Services
Edible Arrangements Boasts a New App and Edible Rewards
Outdoor Engagement Apps
Nature Unlock Encourages Breaks From Screens Through Outdoor Activity
Digital Contact Platforms
Reach Cards Provides Subscription-Based Digital Business Cards
Data-Led Brand Creation
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Sports Community Platforms
Sports Social Connects Athletes And Gamers Through Local Events
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
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Sustainability-Focused Scooter Campaigns
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Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Curated Wine Clubs
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Device-Free Coffee Shops
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Flexible Meal Delivery Brands
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Food Delivery Platforms
Food Devilery App Development Builds Smart Secure Food Ordering Platforms
Subscription Billing Tools
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Adaptive Notification Systems
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Group Challenge Apps
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End-To-End Parcel Delivery Platforms
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Tiered Office Incentive Programs
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