The October 2021 social good projects focus on building a more positive future for coming generations. One noteworthy project is Pujalasos' participation in Plant-for-the-Planet's 6-3-1 initiative, which aims to repopulate deforested areas to re-establish healthy ecosystems. Brands are increasingly participating in social good, and sustainable endeavors as their values shift with consumer demands.
Vaine Hunters Canada is a volunteer-led organization that helps Canadians find vaccination sites through an app. This example of social good shows an interest in public health and safety. Another initiative from the University of Arizona supports Indigenous communities and addresses the global environmental crisis. These examples showcase how social good initiatives contribute to the wellbeing of society on a physical, mental, and communal level to create a more mindful and compassionate world.
Top 45 Social Good Trends in October
From Tree Planting Initiatives to Volunteer-Made Vaccine Apps:
Elena Rahman — Oct 16, 2021 — Social Good
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Traveling Nap Pods
IKEA France is Normalizing Midday Siestas with Traveling Sleep Pods
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Personal Care Recycling Programs
Tom's of Maine and Hello Teamed up to Motivate Consumer Recycling
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Cancer-Supporting Beauty Products
Unwrapped Life Debuts 'Booby Bundle' Supporting Breast Cancer
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Well-Informed Housing Projects
MVRDV Acknowledges the Importance of Green Spaces in New Design
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Above-Water Hydrofoil Ferries
Candela Has Designed an Above-Water Boat to Help Save Venice
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Social Good Art Projects
Re:FRAMED is a Group of Eight Artists Who Created 'Our Towns: Climate'
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Virtual Learning Platforms
Simbi's Read For Good Challenge Uses AI to Improve Literacy
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Technology Accessibility Tool Kits
The Microsoft Surface Adaptive Kit Highlights Inclusivity
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Mental Health Monitoring Systems
Apple is Developing a Way to Detect Mental and Cognitive Decline
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Community-Building Urban Art
Bulleit Teams Up with Local Artists to Reignite Communities in Chile
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Philanthropic Kitchenware Collaborations
Anova Partnered with RED to Fight the HIV/AIDS Crisis
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AI-Powered Food Waste Trackers
Nosh Launches New AI-Powered Analytics to All Its App Users
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Social Good Peanut Butters
Chobani Ends Child Hunger was Created with Edesia Nutrition
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Charitable Art Projects
Daniele Mingardo Arranged a Collaborative Art Project for Cancer Research
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AI-Targeted Diversity Campaigns
Olay Addresses the Lack of Diversity Within the Coding Industry
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Charitable Branded Sweat Sets
The 'More Acts of Kindness, Please' is a Limited Edition Sweatsuit
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Social Good Ice Creams
The Ben & Jerry’s Change Is Brewing Ice Cream is a Limited Batch Flavor
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Tree Planting Initiatives
Pujolasos Announced its Participation in the 6-3-1 Reforestation Plan
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Thought-Provoking Tourist Centers
This Visitor's Center Sparks Conversation About Climate Change
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Mexican Holiday-Celebrating Cans
The Perrier Día de los Muertos Launched in Time for the Holiday
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Captivating Reforestation Campaigns
Annabel's Restaurant Facade Points to the Deforestation Crisis
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Breast Cancer Pizza Campaigns
Hungry Howie's is Celebrating its 12th Year of Love, Hope & Pizza
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Sustainably-Sourced Chocolate Treats
Tony's Chocolonely Has Partnered with Supermarket Chain Aldi
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Beauty-Branded Mental Health Campaigns
Maybelline New York Launched its RAISE YOUR HAND Campaign
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Free Volunteer-Made Vaccine Apps
Vaccine Hunters Canada Debut Free Vaccination Receipts for Phones
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Tranquil Nursing Dormitories
Plant Architect Designed a Large-Scale Nursing Dormitory in Bangkok
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Student-Focused Web Design Tools
Namecheap is Offering Students Access to Free Website Domains
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Social Good Whiskey-Infused Donuts
Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey X Dough Joined Forces for Good
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Amateur Photography Classes
Canon South Africa Launched Canon Academy for Photography Enthusiasts
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Video Gamer Talent Agencies
Achieveminds Offers Support to Esport Competitors
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Inclusive Movement Sporting Campaigns
Degree Launched its Paralympic 'Watch Me Move' Campaign
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Inclusive Employee Recruitment Initiatives
The Body Shop Launched an Equitable Hiring Strategy
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Indigenous-Owned Apparel Brands
EMME Studio Offers a Range of Apparel and Accessories
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Charitable Healthy Meal Initiatives
Once Upon a Farm Launched its A Million Meals Initiative
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History-Recounting Animated Videos
A New Video Recounts the History of Slavery Through Banknotes
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Environmentally-Conscious Documentaries
Ecosia Plants Trees for Kate Winslet Narrated Documentary
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Drone-Powered Badminton Accessories
A Drone Makes Badminton Accessible to the Visually Impaired
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Branded School Cleaning Programs
Lysol's 'Buy One, Donate One' Program Helps Sanitize Schools
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Free Children's Glasses Initiatives
Clearly Continues to Commit to Free Glasses for Kids
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Indigenous Community-Supporting Initiatives
The Indigenous Resilience Center Opened in Arizona
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Children's Hospital Fundraisers
Children's Hospital Foundation & Sobeys Join Forces to Raise Funds
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Blood Drive Sandwich Campaigns
Zaxby's Partnered with the Red Cross to Encourage Blood Donations
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Brand-Backed Latinx Educational Grants
Colgate-Palmolive Company is Granting 31 Grants to Students
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Branded Women-Empowering Scholarships
Lancôme Launched the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund
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Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Social Good Sneaker Auctions
Canada Goose Steps Up for Polar Bear Conservation with Auction
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Plant-Based School Lunch Guides
Forager Project & Veganuary Debut the Vegan School Lunch Challenge
Subscription-Based Climate Action Platforms
Ecologi Focuses on Impactful Climate Solutions
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Culturally Inspired Streetwear Collaborations
Goodfight Joins Vans for a Vault by Vans Collection
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Biomaterial Leather Bags
A Big Indian Story is Bringing Sustainable Fashion to India
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Carbon-Absorbing Street Murals
Volkswagen Canada Lauched a Pollution-Eating Mural in Toronto
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Soil Awareness Campaigns
Heinz Launched SOS Tomatoes Island on Fortnite
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Plant-Based Breakfast Challenges
Silk's Feel Planty Good Challenge Winner Gets Breakfast for Life
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
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
Sustainable QR Code Initiatives
Don Simon Launches an Education Initiative Using Pure-Pak eSense
Artist-Designed Rain Apparel
Oatly's Sustainability Program 'Oatly ReRuns' Debuts a New Collection
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Vodka Refill Pouches
Climate-Positive Vodka Refills Reduce Sapling Spirits' Carbon Footprint
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
CRM Platform ESG Goals
Salesforce Announced a Set of ESG Goals that Coincide with Compensation
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
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
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Uplifting Reforestation Campaigns
'Outshine' is Hosting the 'Let The Joy Shine Through' Campaign
Youth Activist Skincare Packs
The Body Shop is Removing Barriers for First-Time Voters in the US
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Progressive Superfood Programs
Laird Superfood Launches New ESG Program Called 'Ohana Care'
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Indigenous Community-Supporting Campaigns
Lush Debuts Land Defenders, Water Protectors
Ambitious Tree-Planting Campaigns
Greenbar Distillery Will Plant Two Million Trees
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
The Woods Art Institute Launches 'The Art of Trending' Exhibit
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Drop-Off Recycling Stations
SIG's Recycle for Good Program Encourages Waste Reduction
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Sustainable Fashion Certification Services
Loro Piana Customers Can Track Product Eco-Friendliness
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Charitable Zero-Waste Meals
Good Food Project Turns Excess Food into Meals for the Food Insecure
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Circular Sustainable Apparel
The PANGEA Mangrove Sunglasses Help Fund the Mangrove Cleanup
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Sustainable Beauty Brand Initiatives
Yves Rocher's Eco Initiatives Help to Conserve BioDiversity
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Corporate ESG Initiatives
IBM Announced its New 'IBM Impact' ESG Reporting Framework
Ugly Lawn Water Conservation Initiatives
Shailene Woodley Asks Us to Embrace Ugly Dry Lawns
Eco-Friendly Pasta Campaigns
Barilla Celebrates World Pasta Day with a New Campaign Initiative
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Wellness-Themed Rental Pop-Ups
Wander Partners with Good Pharma to Showcase its Offerings
Canadian-Inspired Outdoor Wear
Good For Sunday Released Its FW22 Collection
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Community-Supporting Prize Funds
The Lush Spring Prize Awards Announced the Winners
Social Good Produce Campaigns
Peak Harvest Produce by Lidl Raises Funds for Hospitals
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Eco-Friendly Island Paradises
Corona and Oceanic Global Open the Sustainable 'Corona Island'
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Indigenous-Supporting Cosmetics Brands
Cheekbone Beauty Drives its Loyalty Program with Good Deeds
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Sustainable Media Initatives
BlueTriton and Teads Launch a New Digital Sustainability Initiative
Community Sweepstake Initiatives
Verizon Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sweepstakes
Eco-Friendly Meal Kit Initiatives
Blue Apron and Planet FWD Have Partnered for a Net-Zero Goal
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Plastic-Free Design Platforms
A Plastic Planet Debuts a Platform for Designers to Go Plastic-Free
Social Good Healthcare Initiatives
Superdrug is Donating to Beauty Banks for World Oral Health Day
Retailer Tree Planting Games
The AF Blakemore & Son 'Plant & Win' Game Supports Sustainability
Social Good Pajama Donations
Petit Lem and WCK Team up to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Social Good Ski Initiatives
Christy Sports Launched the Nordica Unleashed Outreach
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Charitable Digital Brochures
C.O Cosméticos Partnered with SOS Pantanal on QR Code Initiative
Clean Water CSR Campaigns
The Give Water, Give Health Campaign Provides Clean Water for Thousands
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
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
Student Workplace Programs
BioTalent Canada Launched the SWPP Initiative to Help Students Work
Eco-Focused Esports Initiatives
GameSquare and Mastercard Tackle Deforestation with a New Game
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Charitable Donation Features
Rokt Partners with Pledge to Promote Internal Charitable Giving
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
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Earth Month Skincare Projects
Orpheus Skin Partners with The Green Project for Eco Initiative
Public Awareness Campaigns
Saskatchewan Launched a Campaign Against Interpersonal Violence
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Tree-Planting Browser Extensions
Refoorest Plants Trees While Users Search the Web
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
India-Based Senior Campaigns
The Alappuzha Social Justice Department Launches an Elderly Campaign
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Restorative CSR Projects
EY Foundation Pledges to Restore Biodiversity in Certain Indian Villages
Educational CSR Initatives
Shimanto Bank Contributes to Bangladesh's Education Assistance Trust
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet