From fresh seafood subscriptions to localized renewable energy and fish leather watch straps, these fish-focused social innovations have clean and sustainable oceans in mind. There is also Aquaponics UK, a social enterprise that works toward developing closed loop plant systems in an effort to reduce waste -- energy and food waste.
Interestingly, enough two of these food-focused social innovations don't focus specifically on ocean sustainability but rather incorporate fish-printed duds into their children's apparel company, which are organic and ethically produced. Another clothing company is United by Blue, which we've featured more than once on Social Business and organizes clean-ups every so often and has a kind of one for one model: for every one piece of clothing sold, the environmental business removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways.
14 Fish-Focused Social Innovations
From Fresh Seafood Subscriptions to Localized Renewable Energy:
Tiana Reid — May 16, 2013 — Social Good
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Comfy Marine-Protecting Sneakers
Blu Kicks Helps to Preserve the Habitat of Hawaii's Native Fish
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Cause-Conscious Clothing
United by Blue Removes One Pound of Trash from Oceans for Every Item Sold
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Ocean-Friendly Lookbooks
The United By Blue 'Here Comes The Sun' Catalogue Ushers in Spring
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One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
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Paradigm-Shifting Marine Organizations
Blue Ventures is Funded by Non-Profit Distributing Projects
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Produce-Printed Onesies
The 'Bobo Choses' Clothing Line is Organic and Ethically Produced
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Fish Leather Straps
Sprout Watches Uses Biodegradable Materials and Mercury-Free Batteries
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Animal-Printed Children's Clothing
Barley & Birch Offers USA-Made Organic Cotton Duds
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Generous Greeting Cards
Species Spectrum Raises Awareness of Animal Rescue
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Ethical Sashimi
Bamboo Sushi in Portland is a Certified B Corp That Values the Environment
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Localized Renewable Energy
Water Power Group Works with Aboriginal Communities in Canada
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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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Closed Loop Plant Systems
Aquaponics UK is a Social Enterprise Tackling Waste, Food and Energy
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Sustainable Food Waste Cosmetics
Clean Food Group's New CleaOoil Products are Eco-Friendly
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Adventurer-Backed Sustainable Watches
Luminox and Bear Grylls Design an Ocean Plastic Watch
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Gourmet Tinned Seafood Collections
Siesta Co.'s Vegan Seaweed Tins Boast Gen Z-Friendly Packaging
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Sustainable Statement Swimwear
Stefania Frangista Reimagines Beachwear with Nature-Inspired Design
Aquatic-Themed Watch Collections
Swatch's New SCUBAQUA Collection Uses Bioceramic Materials
Mindful Digital Aquariums
Reef Turns Screen-Free Time into a Calm Ritual Through Interaction
Sustainable Shapewear Lines
The OceanHug Collection by Shapellx is Crafted from Oyster Shells
Seaweed Packaging Developments
PA Consulting and Searo Labs Unveils Seaweed-Based Products
Ocean-Inspired Glasses Campaigns
Costa Sunglasses Partners with Ben Thouard to Highlight Its Line
Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs
Iris Van Herpen Debuts the Fall 2025 Haute Couture Capsule
Sustainable Plastic Power Banks
The 'Fleck' Power Bank Concept by Ujwal I.K. is Stylish
Flavored Cashew Snacks
Octonuts Partnered with rePurpose Global to Combat Ocean Waste
Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion
The Latest JW Anderson x UNIQLO Range Prepares for FW24
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Science-Backed Haircare Lines
Courtney Adeleye Unveils an Ocean-Inspired Haircare Line Watch & Sea
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Tinned Fish Snack Bars
A Fishwife Snack Bar & Shop Pop-Up is Taking Over NYC's Wildair
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Vegan-Friendly Seafood Products
Hooked Foods Has New Vegan Seafood Options Available
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
AI-Driven Lice Control
Biosort Secured Over NOK 100 Million for Its Salmon Technology
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Waste-Minimizing Household Cleaners
The Grove Co. Spring Collection Has a Special Launch Partner
Compostable Sole Sneakers
Stella McCartney and Balena Updated the S-Wave Sport Sneaker Style
Biophilic Workplace Designs
Mangrove Garden Office by Bean Buro Reimagines Corporate Spaces
Mycelium-Based Fish-Free Caviar
Optimized Foods MycoCarrier™ Uses Mycelium for High-Value Fare
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
Sustainable Ocean Waste Swimwear
Speedo Unveils its New Ocean Flex Swimwear Collection
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainable Retailer Packaging Updates
This Co-op Sustainable Packaging Initiative is Expansive
Progressive Protein-Material Fashion
Nanamica Launches the Second Instalment of Brewed Protein
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Land Based Eel Farms
Maine Community Bank Revives American Unagi Aquaculture Operations
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Seafood-Based Pet Foods
Umami Bioworks and Friends & Family Unveil a Cultivated Seafood Pet Food
Shrimp Waste Carbon Materials
Researchers at the University of Sharjah Craft CO₂-Trapping Material
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Subterranean-Inspired Outerwear
Stone Island Marina AW25 Explores Community and Maritime Heritage
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Cultivated Marine Cell Skincare
Avant Creates Advanced Skincare Actives with Cultivated Fish Cells
Living Footwear Concepts
Jessica Thies' Synthiesis Project Absorbs CO2 With Algea
Smart Spirulina Farming Facilities
This Edible Algae Cultivation Facility is in California
Campus Food Insecurity Initiatives
Chartwells Higher Education Debuts 'United Through Food'
Sustainable Ergonomic Designs
Freedom Ocean Joins Humanscale’s Ocean Collection
Tropical Trout Systems
Blue Aqua Trials a Land-Based Rainbow Trout Facility in Singapore
Ocean-Inspired Adventurous Watches
GREEN ABYSS Joins the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Range
Waste-Transformed Biomaterials
Laura Bordini's By Osmosis Project Explores Product Waste
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
Sustainable Textiles Collections
Pallas Textiles Introduces the In Good Company Collection
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Microplastic-Fighting Fabric Innovation
CiCLO Technology Boosts Biodegradable Textile Adoption
Seafood Delivery Services
Fish Fixe Delivers Quality Proteins in a Variety of Options
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
Sustainably Minded Denim Brands
Yoga Jeans Highlights Its Dedication to the Environment
Social-Focused Childrens Games
Dragon Snacks Games' 'Solar Punk' Will Act as a Social Hub
Recycled Rope-Made Footwear
SHORE Presents a New Footwear Capsule with a Sustainable Build
Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals
Chaco Collaborates with Fishwife to Update its 'Z/1 Design'
Carbon-Neutral Drinkable Greens
Future Salad Kids Nourishes with Superfoods & Probiotics
Sustainable Rounded Dish Sponges
Nina Stefanova (Ninavation) Designs the Sun Sponge
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Frozen Plant-Based Fillets
OSHI Makes Alternatives to White Fish and Salmon
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Sustainability-Targeted Grain Products
These Great River Milling Products Come in Many Options
Adaptive Workspace Designs
Twobo’s SALT HQ Highlights Material Reuse in a Community-Ready Office
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Algae-Based Labels
Waiākea is the First to Print Labels with Algae-Based Ink
Plant-Based Tinned Fish
Petit Navire and ALGAMA Foods' Cap Végétal is Rich in Protein and Omegas
Atmospheric Water Solutions
Aquaria Aims to Revolutionize Water Infrastructure
Forest-Friendly Fashion Partnerships
GANNI and Canopy Join Forces to Enhance Sustainability
Sustainably Enhanced Dog Meals
Butternut Box's Ready Steady Veggie is Enhanced with MiAlgae
Ocean Plastic Watch Collaborations
Casio Unveils a New G-Shock Watch with the Surfrider Foundation
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Cost-Effective Cultivated Caviars
This UMAMI Bioworks Cultivated Caviar is Nutrient-Dense
Sustainable Turkish Textile Initiatives
ILO Turkiye and Ekodoku Aim to Boost Eco-Friendly Textiles
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Comfort-Focused Frozen Seafood Offerings
SeaPak Debuts Three New Frozen Seafood Offerings
Sustainability-Focused International Strategies
Haier Group Expands Sustainable Ecosystems
Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens
Andrés Jaque Designs the Transspecies Kitchen Space
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Sleek Seaweed-Based Scrubs
Kelp Clothing Produces Seaweed-Based Scrubs for Healthcare Workers
Healthy Sea Bass Bowls
Tender Greens Has a New Grilled Sea Bass Bowl for January
Cultivated Seafood Cat Treats
Friends & Family Cat Cultivated Ocean Fish Cat Treats are Nutritious
Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps
The Microbi Design Coral Soaps Collection is Ethereal
Earth-Honoring Fall-Ready Technical Fashion
nanamica Drops its New Campaign for Fall/Winter 2025
Oceanic Conservation Accessories
The Elizabeth Scarlett World Ocean Day Pouch is Limited-Edition
Sustainability-Focused Cultivated Meat Partnerships
Meatable Announces Its Plans to Collaborate
Urban Food Ecosystems
This Living Sphere Presents a Self Contained Food Production System
Centralized Port Innovation Centers
BlueTechPort Expands and Supports the Blue Economy
Upgraded Vegan Seafood-Focused Menus
Wintzell's Oyster House Partners with Mind Blown™
Groundbreaking Seafood Sub-Brands
The Plant Based Seafood Co. Debuts Two New Sub-Brands
Stainless Steel Sustainable Sinks
POSCO and Franke Debut an Eco-Friendly Stainless Steel Sink
Artisanal Dried Pet Snacks
KALŪ's Oceanic Discovery Box Spotlights Marine Flavors
Tropical Waterfront Revivals
Jesselton Docklands Plan Transforms Kota Kinabalu Port Sustainably
Cultivated Marine Supplement Lines
Umami Bioworks Unveils a New Supplement Using its AI Platform
Approachable Seafood Campaigns
Seapak Spotlights Seafood During the Lenten Season
Fish-Free Tuna Products
This New Plant-Based Tuna from Schouten Europe is Versatile
Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures
Randi Renate & Beatriz Chachamovits Protect Ecosystems
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Sea-Awareness Sustainable Jerseys
The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation Unveils a Football Jersey
Modern Vegan Sushi Restaurants
Sushi Momo in Toronto Offers Extensive Plant-Based Options
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
High-Energy Seafood Branding Initiatives
Beaver Street Fisheries' Marketing Strategy is Dynamic
Sustainably Farmed Seaweed Ingredients
OCEANIUM Develops the Probiotic-Rich OCEAN ACTIVES® H+
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Collaborative Cultured Seafood Products
VAN HEES and BLUU Seafood Partnered for Cultured Fish
Seafood Cooking-Focused Communities
Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood Debuts the Morey's Seafood Society
Circularly Grown Mushroom Croquettes
GRO Makes Nourishing Bites with Oyster Mushrooms
Sustainable Tinned Sardines
Fish4Ever Cornish Sardines Have an All-Natural Profile
Plant-Powered Sushi Courses
Tabimori Launched an Omakase Sushi Course for Vegetarians and Vegans
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
Protein-Rich Seafood Bowls
These New Scott & Jon's Seafood Bowls Will Arrive in Early 2025
Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms
National Marine Suppliers Unveils Eco-Friendly Solutions
Globally Flavored Protein Bowls
California Fish Grill Launched Sustainable Protein Bowls
Premium Sea Urchin Sources
Springtide Seaweed Debuts a Premium Farmed Sea Urchin Offering
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Sustainable Country Homes
The Three Oaks Farm Redefines Low-Impact Living in Sussex Countryside
Clean Water Projects
The Ross & Squibb Distillery Supports Deep-Water Well Projects in Kenya
Israeli-Based Vegan Proteins
Green Future Unveils its New White Fish Kebabs and Salmon Patties
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Animal Protein Supply Chains
TAGAT Foodtech Offers a Comprehensive Digital Ecosystem
Industrial Waterfront Headquarters
Ånderkleiva Headquarters Fuses Coastal & Workspace Design
Plant-Made Fish Supplements
RPS Biologiques Unveils a New Plant-Based Fish Health Product
Seaweed-Enriched Beef Carpaccio
SelektMeat's Carpaccio Boosts Flavor & Reduces CO2 Emissions
Green Career Marketplaces
Find Environmental Roles Easily With Environmental Job Boards Platform
Carbon-Negative Spirulina Supplements
ÖRLÖ Nutrition's Icelandic Ultra Spirulina Uses E2F Tech
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes