These February 2015 social good trends range from hunger-fighting apps to low-cost lighting solutions that provide electricity to kids living in third world countries. Marrying style with social responsibility, fashions and home accessories are becoming more charitable as designers join forces with recognized organizations.
From charitable shoelace lamps to fund-raising temporary tattoos, consumers are becoming more socially responsible while making a purchase that is both authentic and hand-crafted. In addition to independent designers and brands, more established brands like KFC and Pizza Hut are also taking part in this marketing shift and are contributing to world hunger relief efforts.
In addition to charitable home accessories, fashion and food campaigns, these February 2015 social good trends also include socially conscious apps that help connected individuals do their part for others in need.
Top 45 Social Good Trends in February
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Clever Photography Infographics
Marion Luttenberger's Infographics Creatively Display Common Items
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Packaged Politicians
World Leaders Photoshopped by Saint Hoax Touch on the Ethics of Eating
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Low-Cost Lighting Solutions
Solar-Powered Lantern Brings a Cheap Source to the Underprivileged
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Responsible Organic Skincare
Farm to Girl's Organic Skin Care Products Are Fair & Responsible
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Charitable Temporary Tattoos
Tattly's Temporary Tattoos for Good Help NFP Organizations
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Solar Food Storage Containers
The Wakati Stores Fruit and Vegetables Without Refrigeration
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Extraordinarily Wholesome Snacks
Nutrient Dense Foods Are Good for the Consumer and the Community
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Child-Designed Cameras
Two One-of-a-Kind Leica M-Series Models are Auctioned for Charity
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Charitable Shoelace Lamps
Curro Claret's Unique Lighting is Created Using Repurposed Materials
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Water-Harnessing Towers
Warka Water Will Harness Drinking Water From the Air
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Triangular Billboard Houses
The Framework of This Small House Design is Made from Billboard Ads
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Action-Encouraging Ads
The Together Against Bullying Campaign Urges People to 'Do Something'
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Blind Buying Assistants
This Braille Barcode Scanner Helps the Visually Impaired Choose Products
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Mink Hide Plushies
Fur Coat Stuffed Animals Are Crafted from Old Donated Jackets
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Immunization-Centered Art Collections
The Gates Foundation's Vaccination Campaign Focuses on Story
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Mini Mobile Kitchen Programs
The Charlie Cart Project has an Obective to Teach Children to Cook
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Ethical Aromatherapy Collections
The Vitruvi Fragrances are Inspired by Global Daily Rituals
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QR-Accessible Subway Libraries
Beijing's Underground Library Lets You Scan Codes to Read eBooks
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Poetry-Exploring Video Games
This Educational Video Game Teaches Players About the Romantic Poets
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Autistic Development Apps
The Look At Me App Teaches Autistic Children to Convey Emotions
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Hunger-Fighting Apps
Hunger Crunch's Charity Game Staves Off Fictive & Real World Hunger
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Mobile-Mining Malaria Strategies
Malaria No More's NightWatch Malaria Program Uses Leaders' Phones
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Eye-Opening Reality Shows
'Sweatshop Deadly Fashion' Puts Fashion Bloggers to Work in Sweatshops
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Tech Expertise-Donating Platforms
#charity Asks You to Volunteer Skills in Technology to Charities
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Viral Domestic Violence PSAs
Boys Asked to Slap a Girl and Their Response is Eye-Opening
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Interactive Mental Health Videos
Replace the Face is an Evocative Music Video and Message Board
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Virtual Baby Showers
Shakira, Gerard Pique and UNICEF Team Up for a Facebook Celebration
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Personalized Video Learning Apps
The Updated Khan Academy Distance Education App is Individualized
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Disappearing Water Portraits
Amnesty International Creates a Drawing in Water to Raise Awareness
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Charitable Connected Laundry Machines
Whirlpool's Appliances Manifest the Internet of Good Things
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Family Food Campaigns
KFC, Pizza Hut & World Hunger Relief Provide Food to Families in Need
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Sustainable Sharing
Editor Laura McQuarrie Discusses Her Favorite Charitable Sharing Platforms
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Socially-Charged Performances
Progress Festival Delves into Israeli Consciousness with 'Marathon'
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Apocalyptic Coffee Videos
This Film Tells of the World Ending by Coffee Pod Waste
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Anti-Abuse Fashion Shows
This Domestic Violence Awareness Stunt Takes the Form of a Runway Show
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Disturbing Domestic Violence Ads
The No More Superbowl Ad Offers a Haunting Look at Domestic Abuse
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Early Bird Courses
Little Green Dot is Offering an Instructive Course in Becoming a Morning Person
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Heritage-Teaching Video Games
Upper One Games's Never Alone Teaches Players About Alaskan Culture
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Wiggly Educational Robots
The Wigl Robot Moves to Music
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Heartbreaking Crane Games
This Claw Vending Machine Delivers a Message About the Homeless
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Vegan Lifestyle Magazines
LAIKA Magazine Aims to Be a Guide to Modern Vegan Living
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Passive Research Apps
Sony and Stanford's Folding@home App Lets You Donate Processing Power
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Fowl Funeral Stunts
These Animal Activists Held a Funeral for a Frozen Chicken
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Potable Waste Water
Bill Gates Drinks Water That Was Converted from Sewer Sludge
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Charitable Journey-Sharing Glasses
3000 Miles to a Cure Won the Google Through Glass Challenge
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Diaper-Branded Merchandise
Huggies x Kristen Noel Crawley Raise Awareness for Diaper Week
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear
maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Purposeful Empowering Apparel
Living Life on Purpose: Connecting with Customers through Clothing
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Homeless-Supporting Accessories
Toques From The Heart Offers Cold Weather Accessories
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
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns
This Pringles Movember Campaign Updates the Brand's Mascot
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Talent-Focused Creative Capsules
Swarovski Debuts a Collaboration with Dover Street Market Paris
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Charitable Fashion Initiatives
KACHOROVSKA is Collaborating with SavED to Benefit Ukraine
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Charitable Limited-Edition Leggings
Splits59 & The Goods Mart Create the "Do Good" Leggings
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Housing Crisis Presentation Campaigns
IKEA Woks with Shelter to Create Four Real Life Roomsets
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Social Good Clothing Drives
SHEIN and New Circles Join Forces for a Clothing Drive on April 20th
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
Bold Dating Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts with a Swipe is Released to Coincide with 'Dating Sunday'
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Sustainable Joint Graphic Accessories
Arvin Goods Joins Anwar Carrots on a New Graphic Collection
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Donut-Themed Fashion Collections
HUMAN MADE and Krispy Kreme Launch a Foodie-Themed Capsule
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Charitable Zero-Waste Meals
Good Food Project Turns Excess Food into Meals for the Food Insecure
Slow Fashion Apps
Bandi's "New Year Reuseolution" Challenges Participants Not to Buy New Clothes
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Alcohol-Free Fundraiser Challenges
Dry Feb Helps to Raise Funds for the American Cancer Society
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Premium Food-Waste Cooking Apps
The SORTEDfood App Helps to Cut Waste and Create Great Meals
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Social Good Produce Campaigns
Peak Harvest Produce by Lidl Raises Funds for Hospitals
Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships
Goodfood Partnered with Aloette Go on Canadian Delivery
Large-Scale Meal Campaigns
The 1 Billion Meals Endowment Campaign Provides Food for Millions
Hunger-Fighting Candle Promotions
IKEA Canada Launches a One-Day Pay-What-You-Candle Initiative
Unpredictable Festive Ad Campaigns
The American Red Cross Launches the New Snowfall Campaign
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Healthy Dating Guides
Tinder Partners with No More to Produce Healthy Dating Guides for Users
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Social Good Healthcare Initiatives
Superdrug is Donating to Beauty Banks for World Oral Health Day
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Digital-First Denim Brands
True Religion Will Become a Digital-First Brand with its New Mobile App
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Social Good Holiday Initiatives
This Holiday Season Milo's Tea is Donating to Feeding America
Clean Water CSR Campaigns
The Give Water, Give Health Campaign Provides Clean Water for Thousands
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
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
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Heartfelt Adoption Campaigns
Home Center Encourages Adoption in the Middle East in New Campaign
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Contemporary Home Brand Initiatives
abc carpet & home Participated in the Holiday Cheer
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
Cold Picnic Delivers Sweaters with the Affection Collection
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Alcohol-Free Charity Fundraisers
Canadian Cancer Society Hosts 9th Dry Feb for Cancer
Social Good Yogurt Lines
Yogurtland Debuts a Branded Apparel and Accessories Collection
Empowerment-Focused Holiday Campaigns
OLIVELA Launches the 'Stand With Her' Campaign for Women
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Value-Focused Cooking Campaigns
The 'Great Value with Grace' Campaign Encourages Scratch Cooking
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships