Philanthropy has become more important to consumers -- especially in light of the global pandemic when suffering was more accurate for all -- and the November 2021 social good trends outline how various brands and companies are looking to give back.
Some notable initiatives that happened this month include non-profit NFT collections, atmospheric water harvesters, LGBTQI+-focused history guides, rare Black authors libraries, beer brand bursaries, and male-focused mental health campaigns. These projects encompass various important social issues that activists and allies have worked hard to raise awareness for.
Companies creating meaningful and authentic ways to give back to the community established a sense of trust with consumers, leading to increased brand awareness and consumer loyalty. As consumers continue to be more informed about social issues, we can expect more brands to take a greater role in philanthropic projects.
Top 30 Social Good Trends in November
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Post-Pandemic Art Installations
Lakwena Maciver Creates a Vibrant Artwork on a London Rooftop
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Eco-Friendly Coffee Bundles
Who Gives A Crap Bundled Blend No. 2 Fair Trade Coffee & Toilet Paper
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Eco-Conscious Supplement Brands
True Grace Supplements are Made Using Regenerative Agriculture
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Brand-Backed Basketball Court Restorations
Reebok Canada is Restoring Public Basketball Courts
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Discounted Food Waste Apps
This App Lets Shoppers Get Discounts On Products Nearing Expiry
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Atmospheric Water Harvesters
Alphabet Debuts New Device that Creates Drinking Water From Air
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Voice-Enabled Mental Health Trackers
The 'Sonde Mental Fitness' Tool Uses Biometric Vocal Data
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Men-Targeted Mental Health Campaigns
Pringles and Movember Have Partnered for a New Campaign
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Sustainable Cement Production Projects
Cement Manufacturers Have Come Together in an Eco Project
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Inclusive Beer Brand Guides
Miller Lite Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month With New Initiative
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Non-Profit NFT Collections
Guerlain Created Digital Art for the Benefit of the Planet
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Safety-Promoting Student Residences
La Trobe University's New Student Accommodation is Completed
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Accessibility-Focused Video Game Features
Halo Infinite Gets Improved Accessibility Tools
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Brain Cancer-Awareness Candles
The Charitable Renia Candle by Luz Candles is Lavender-Scented
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Kids Speech Recognition Solutions
Sensory's New Tool Reads Children's Linguistic Patterns
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Crypto Conservation Artworks
This Crypto Art Collection Features Real Alto Mayo Forest Species
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LGBTQIA+-Honoring Charitable Streetwear
Off-White Launches the I Support All Forms of Love Capsule
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Jacket Rehoming Charity Iniatitives
Nobis Announces Return of #NoColdShoulder in Time for Winter
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Black-Owned Restaurant Campaigns
Pepsi Invites Americans to ‘Dig In’ at Black-Owned Restaurants
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Beer Brand Bursaries
Old Style Pilsner Helps Students Pay for School with the Pilsner Tuition Tab
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Social Good Restaurant Campaigns
Twin Peaks Debuts Giveback Campaign Benefitting Folds of Honor
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Iconic Gender-Inclusive Toys
LEGO Announced its Plans to Remove Gender Bias Marketing from Toys
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Fragrance Diversity Initiatives
The Fragrance Foundation is Diversifying the Eurocentric Industry
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Cancer Awareness Candy Bars
The Disset Chocolate Beet Breast Cancer Bar is Vegan-Friendly
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Nature-Promoting School Designs
A Newly-Built Primary School is Deeply Connected with the Outdoors
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Purpose-Driven Eco Teas
HUMANITEA's Conveniently Packaged Drinks Supports a Great Cause
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Social Justice Networking Apps
'REYETS' Aims to Protect Civil Rights and End Police Brutality
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Restaurant-Supporting Apps
Ritual Debuts Brand Refresh Campaign in Support of Local Restaurants
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Rare Black Authors Libraries
Solange Launches the Free Library of Rare and Out-of-Print Books
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Modern Nordic Design Houseboats
The Conceptual 'HUBLO' Houseboat Accommodates a Family of Four
Oddly-Shaped Laminated Timber Cabins
The Meteorite is a Multi-Faceted All-Black House
Ultra-Luxe Fashion Pop-Ups
Gucci Opens 'Circolo' Pop-Up Shops in Berlin and London
Lush Garden-Topped Houses
The 'Hugging House' Blends into the Surrounding Forest
Recycled Wood Christmas Trees
This Sustainable Christmas Tree Alternative is Easy to Store
Stilted A-Frame Cabins
The PAN Cabins by Espen Surnevik Sit on a Set of Tall Stilts
Robotically-Assembled Sustainable Homes
AUAR's New Prefabricated Home Is Eco and Affordable
Multi-Use Handheld Sealers
The Multi-Use Handheld Vacuum Sealer Boasts a Marinate Mode
Upcycled Food Waste Tableware
Studio Barbara Gollackner's Homeware Items are Made from Waste
Celebrity Shapewear Pop-Ups
The SKIMS Pop-Up in Paris Features Chunky, Glossy Display Units
Intricate Sculptural Candles
nlumec Candles Take on Artful New Forms as They Melt
AI-Created Multisensory Artworks
Bulgari Tasked Artificial Intelligence with Creating NFT Art
Cancer-Supporting Beauty Products
Unwrapped Life Debuts 'Booby Bundle' Supporting Breast Cancer
Livestream Chat Charger Docks
The Conceptual Wireless Charger for Twitch is Emoji-Covered
Diversity Inclusive Canadian Apparel
Révolutionnaire by Roots Launches its Second Phase
Limited-Edition Toy Art Watches
Toy Tokyo Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Artist Watch Collection
Virtual Fashion Collectibles
Crypto Couture is a Gender-Free Collection by Miss J
Phygital Sneaker Collection Concepts
Flowers for Society Combines Sneaker Collecting and NFTs
Customizable NFT Characters
Topps Launches New 'Garbage Pail Kids' NFT Collection
Experimental Ill-Fitted Streetwear Designs
Cost Per Kilo Unveils Avant-Garde 'Collection 006'
Oversized Unisex Fashion Lines
S’YTE's FW21 Collection is Chock-Full of Abstract, Oversized Looks
Well-Informed Housing Projects
MVRDV Acknowledges the Importance of Green Spaces in New Design
3D-Printed Ethereal Floating Sculptures
The Prairie Cord Sculpture is Located in Wisconsin
Combination Countertop Ovens
ChefCubii is a Small Kitchen Appliance for Baking, Steaming & More
Probiotic Sustainable Structures
'Alive' is a Structure Made from Microbial Communities
Hyper-Deflationary Cryptocurrencies
This Stable Cryptocurrency Gets More Scarce Over Time
Eco-Conscious Fragrance Packaging
Chanel Partnered with Sulapac to Develop a Bio-Based Perfume Cap
Head-to-Toe Video Doorbells
The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro Has a 150-Degree Field-of-View
Interactive Beauty Destinations
House of Schwarzkopf is the Haircare Brand's New Retail Location
Scale-Model Ship Sets
The LEGO Titanic Has an Authentically Detailed Design
Breast -Themed Apparel
PrettyLittleThing and CoppaFee!l Partner for Breast Cancer Awareness
Superfood Tea Cookies
Gwell's Functional Tea Cookies are Made with Mushrooms & Superfruits
Technology Accessibility Tool Kits
The Microsoft Surface Adaptive Kit Highlights Inclusivity
Fashion Brand Fitness Equipment
Technogym Partners with Dior to Launch 'Doir Vibe' Fitness Items
Holiday Film-Inspired Toy Sets
The LEGO Ideas Home Alone Set Will Arrive for the Holidays
Cannabis-Filled Birthday Candles
BirthJays are Dual-Functioning Cannabis Birthday Candle Joints
Easy Installation Smart Blinds
Eve MotionBlinds Offer a HomeKit-Enabled Functionality
Retro Americana-Themed Fall Fashion
NAMESAKE Unveils the FW21 Collection of Vintage Fashion Looks
Plant-Based Fragrance Microcapsules
Xampla's new Fragrance Products are Made from Plant Protein
NFT-Paired Vehicles
Nissan is Auctioning Off an NFT Car and a Real One to Go with It
Minimalist Fashion Brand Headquarters
Sunnei Transformed a Former Recording Studio into its HQ
Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars
Bon AppéSweet is Vegan-Friendly with Zero Added Sugar
Mental Health Monitoring Systems
Apple is Developing a Way to Detect Mental and Cognitive Decline
LED Perfume Bottles
Moncler's Perfumes Have Customizable Light-Up Message Panels
Basketball-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes
The NBA Makes its First Mark in the Beauty Industry
Energizing Caffeine-Packed Gummies
The Phoenix Energy Microburst Energy Gummies Come in Six-Packs
Avatar-Collecting NFT Marketplaces
This Platform Lets Users Access Unique Pixel Art & Avatars
NFT Magazine Covers
ES Magazine's Cover is an Immersive, Three-Dimensional Moving Artwork
Luxury Beauty Outlets
Estée Lauder Opens a New Brick-and-Mortar Outlet in London
Collectible Digital Toys
Cryptoys is an NFT-Native Digital Toy Company for Kids of Tomorrow
Cartoonish City Bollards
Le CyKlop is Decorating French Bollards with Minions and LEGO Characters
Brand-Backed Maze Experiences
Bottega Veneta Created The Maze Colored in Emblazoned Parakeet-Green
Eco-Friendly Tea Cartons
Saint James Tea is a Line of Organic Tea to Take on the Go
Reworked Contemporary Classic Bags
Louis Vuitton Updates its Christopher and Soft Trunk Bags
Wondrous Water-Harvesting Towers
The 'Rain Water Catcher' Tower by Nuru Karim is Ethereal
Virtual Sandwich Collectibles
McDonald's Created an NFT to Mark the 40th McRib Anniversary
Basketball Homecoming Apparel
Coors Light and Toronto Raptors Launch 'Homecoming Collection'
Pre-Loved Toy Pop Ups
Selfridges is Curating a Selection of Toys with The Toy Project
Luxury Plus-Size Apparel
11 Honoré Enters Exclusive Partnership with Nordstrom
AI-Powered Food Waste Trackers
Nosh Launches New AI-Powered Analytics to All Its App Users
Luxury Cosmetic NFTs
Clinique Becomes the First in Estée Lauder's Portfolio to Launch an NFT
Virtual Tailgating Experiences
General Mills & Meijer's Virtual Homegate Shares Trivia & Recipes
Citrus-Flavored Chicken Dishes
Panda Express is Testing Crispy Citrus Chicken at Select Locations
Toronto Rapper-Themed Food Ads
Jack Astor's Debuts 'Certified Food Baby' Ad Paying Homage to Drake
Plant-Based Chocolate Tins
Whitakers Chocolates is Set to Launch Vegan-Friendly Christmas Tins
Takis-Inspired Taco Shells
Old El Paso Debuts the New Takis Fuego in Two Spicy Flavors
Digital Hero Collectibles
Hasbro Dropped a Power Rangers NFT Collection on the WAX Blockchain
Chilled Cocktail Makers
Drinkworks' Home Bar Classic Makes Drinks at the Push of a Button
Iconic Monotone Shoe Collections
Reebok Launched the Reebok and Eames Club C Monotone Pack
Autonomous Smartphone-Charging Robots
The 'DockBot' Home Robot Has a Four-in-One Design
Athlete-Honoring Streetwear
Honor the Gift Welcomes Russell Westbrook Home with Inner City Love
Egg-Shaped Cultural Centers
MAD Architects Unveiled Its New Proposal That Will Transform Hollywood
Matcha-Scented Perfumes
Le Labo's New Perfume Scent is Called 'THÉ MATCHA 26'
New Orleans-Style Hot Dogs
Dog Haus is Launching the Big Easy Gourmet Sausage This Fall
Customizable Football Candles
The Homesick x Bud Light Tailgate Candle Creates a Cozy Game Day
Voice Assistant Smart Ranges
The Samsung BESPOKE Slide-in Range Comes in Gas and Electric
Affordable Lightweight Gel Moisturizers
elf cosmetics' Hydro-Gel Moisturizer is Great for All Skin
Social Good Ice Creams
The Ben & Jerry’s Change Is Brewing Ice Cream is a Limited Batch Flavor
Sweater-Shaped Chocolates
Reese's Peanut Butter Ugly Sweater is Wrapped in Festive Foil
Meatless Nugget Restaurants
SmugNuggs is the First Nuggets-Only Restaurant in the UK
Off-Season Athletic Fashion Design
NAMESAKE's Contour Line Elevates Staples for the FW21 Season
Accessibility-Focused Video Game Features
Halo Infinite Gets Improved Accessibility Tools
Low-Sugar Baking Chocolates
SkinnyDipped Baking Bits Have No Stevia or Sugar Alcohols
Chef-Backed Appliances
The Monogram Dual-Fuel Professional Range Was Thoughtfully Designed
Crypto Conservation Artworks
This Crypto Art Collection Features Real Alto Mayo Forest Species
LGBTQIA+-Honoring Charitable Streetwear
Off-White Launches the I Support All Forms of Love Capsule
Recyclable Eyeshadow Tins
The Glossier Eyeshadow Trios are Versatile and Refillable
Iconic Eyewear NFTs
Ray-Ban Created Its First NFT Glasses with Artist Extraweg
Gender-Neutral Mindful Fashion
Olderbrother Unveils the FW21 Collection with a Clear Lens
Maze-Like Salt Artworks
'A Path of Memories' by Motoi Yamamoto is Exhibited in a Former Nursery
Fall-Ready Retail Wearables
Wellgosh Introduces New Selections for the Fall Season
Southern-Inspired Cuban-Style Subs
The Firehouse Subs BBQ Cuban Sub Has Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork
Sustainable American Bourbon Distilleries
Fierce Whiskers Distillery Offers Tastings to Visitors
Sub-Aquatic Exhibitions
The Imaginary Sea Exhibition Takes Inspiration from the Aquatic
Historical Figure-Inspired Home Fragrances
Luca Nichetto Created a Fragrance Line for Ginori 1735
Checkered Office Buildings
Atelier Vens Vanbelle Uses a Conspicuous Motif for a Flemish Office
Slow-Marinated Chicken Sandwiches
The New Jollibee Chickenwich Comes in Two Varieties
Black-Owned Restaurant Campaigns
Pepsi Invites Americans to ‘Dig In’ at Black-Owned Restaurants
Hydrating Celery Serums
Sweet Chef's Celery and Hyaluronic Acid Serum Shot Features Mixed Greens
Holiday-Ready Sugar-Free Sodas
Sprite Introduces its Winter Spiced Cranberry Zero Sugar
Earthly Soy Candles
Calyan Wax Co.’s Oakmoss + Amber Candle is Relaxing
Customizable Can Insulators
Truly Seltzer's TrulYou Lets Drinkers Write & Display Their Pronouns
Intensified Signature Fragrances
Armani My Way Intense Heightens Familiar Notes
Cancer Awareness Candy Bars
The Disset Chocolate Beet Breast Cancer Bar is Vegan-Friendly
Smartphone Facial Gesture Features
Android Rolls Out Accessibility Tools for the Motor Impaired
Digital Reading App Cards
Library Reading App Libby Creates 34,000 Instant Digital Cards
Mechanical Customization Keypads
The JC Pro Macro 2 Mechanical Keypad Has Eight Customizable Keys
Heartfelt Men's Health Campaigns
Lamborghini's Movember Video Encourages Men to Face Their Fears
Digital-Only Retail Banks
JP Morgan is Set to Launch Digital Bank 'Chase' in the UK
Charitable Quarterback-Approved Sauces
Pellicano Specialty Foods Launched Three New Sauces
Fairtrade Palm Oil-Free Chocolates
These New Divine Chocolate Bars Come in Three Varieties
Edge-to-Edge Smartphone Screen Shields
The totallee iPhone 13 Glass Screen Protectors are Discreet
Cheerful Fashion Collections
Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2022 Collection Exudes Optimism
Intimate At-Home Fine Dining
InHaus Cooking Provides Private At Home Chefs with Seasonal Menus
Energy Boosting Seltzer Refreshments
The True North Pure Energy Seltzer is All-Natural
Glazed Rounded Art Buildings
Machado Silvetti Architects Redesigned the Denver Art Museum
Premium Low-Calorie Chocolates
TeChoco Makes Products with Low to No Sugar
Singaporean Cloud Gaming Platforms
Starhub Launches Accessible Mobile Gaming Service 'GeForce NOW'
Football-Focused Digital NFTs
The NFL is Offering Collectible Game Highlights Using NFTs
Donut-Style Cinnamon Rolls
Krispy Kreme Just Debuted a New Original Glazed Cinnamon Roll
ASMR Building Block Albums
The LEGO® White Noise Spotify Album Offers Hours of Sensory Sounds
Veggie-Packed Chicken Sausages
Seemore Meats & Veggies Chicken Chili Verde Sausages are Flavorful
Multisensorial Glass Observatories
NYC's Summit One Vanderbilt is Soon to Open to the Public
Mini Taco Slider Shells
Ortega's Three-Bite Mini Taco Shells Add Versatility to Meals at Home