25 Web-Using Social Businesses

These Online Initiatives Make Good Use of the Internet

— February 8, 2013 — Social Good
From fair trade-only websites to online eco printing and curated cause marketplaces, these web-focused social businesses attempt to incorporate use the Internet in order to do a few things. Firstly, many of these organizations may have stores in which they sell products. Secondly, they may which to foster community and in essence, enhance their brand through networking and sharing. Lastly, and this is something that they all have in common, is a desire and strategy to use the web in order to further their social and/or environmental mission, whatever that may be.

Web-focused social businesses take the digital to the next level and just don't simply have a website and social media accounts because doesn't everyone do at least that nowadays?
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Green Office Supplies
Green Office Supplies
Dolphin Blue, Inc. is an Online Retailer and Certified B Corporation
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Ethical Product Emails
Ethical Product Emails
Designed Good is a Members-Only Socially Conscious Shopping Newsletter
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Carbon Footprint Monitors
Carbon Footprint Monitors
Piqqo is an Online Account That Measures a Company's CO2 Emissions
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Faith-Based Creative Businesses
Faith-Based Creative Businesses
Haitian Creations Works with Women in Making Accessories
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Cause Fundraising Websites
Cause Fundraising Websites
Bids4Kids Focuses on Children's Education in Australia
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Car Rental Cooperatives
Car Rental Cooperatives
Moorcar is a Social Enterprise Fostering Community Initiatives
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Rewards-Based Environmental Causes
Rewards-Based Environmental Causes
The Mutual Social Enterprise is an Online Charity Community
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Eco-Friendly Gift Boutiques
Eco-Friendly Gift Boutiques
90210 Organics Offers Earth-Conscious Products
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Plant-Based Cleaning Products
Plant-Based Cleaning Products
Ecover Creates Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products with a Twist
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Luxury-Marketed Contraceptives
Luxury-Marketed Contraceptives
B Condoms Melds Social Responsibility with Branding
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Indoor Sports Social Enterprises
Indoor Sports Social Enterprises
Adrenaline Alley Gets Young People Together with Fun and Media
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Impactful Gift-Giving Guides
Impactful Gift-Giving Guides
The ‘Ethical Ocean Holiday Helper Elf’ Guides You to Grea
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Online Bike-Sharing Communities
Online Bike-Sharing Communities
Liquid is a Marketplace Connecting Bicycle Owners With Renters
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Women in Business Web Platform
Women in Business Web Platform
Young Female Entrepreneurs is a socially minded community
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Humanitarian Shopping Sites
Humanitarian Shopping Sites
SOCO Marketplace Attempts to Raise Awareness on Social Causes
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Online Eco Printing
Online Eco Printing
'A Local Printer' Offers Affordable Services for Offices
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Compelling Online Retailers
Compelling Online Retailers
Fashion ComPassion Sells Brands with a Socially Conscious Mind Frame
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Eco-Friendly Surfboard Bags
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Bags
RareForm Makes Unique Action Sports Accessories from Billboards
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Online Farmer's Markets
Online Farmer's Markets
Farmingo Lets You Buy Locally Grown Produce Online
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Curated Cause Marketplaces
Curated Cause Marketplaces
Given Goods Company Offers Brands with a Purpose
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Sustainable Animal Supplies
Sustainable Animal Supplies
The Only Natural Pet Store is Powered by Wind Energy
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Fair Trade-Only Websites
Fair Trade-Only Websites
Global Goods Partners Features the Work of Women Artisans
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Trial-Sized Beauty Deliveries
Trial-Sized Beauty Deliveries
Goodebox is a Members-Only Website Offering Eco Cosmetics
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Sexuality-Celebrating Social Enterprises
Sexuality-Celebrating Social Enterprises
'Coffee, Cake & Kink' Fosters Community and Conversation
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Sustainable Gift Catalogs
Sustainable Gift Catalogs
UncommonGoods is a Website Offering Quirky Accessories
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