# Social Business Info Portals Via3 Offers Publicity and Networking for Ethical Companies By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-11-18 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/via3 References: [clearlyso](http://www.clearlyso.com/company/130/via3.net.jsf) & [via3.net](http://www.via3.net/) Via3 is a website that offers social, ethical and environmental businesses an online platform to communicate, and publicize their work, in an effort to raise awareness and strengthen the respective business, enterprises and organizations. Via3 also sells socially and environmentally conscious office products and services, under a social business called ‘Green Your Office.’ Some of its products and services include stationary, waste collection, water systems, recycling, feminine hygiene units, carpet and floor cleaning, cleaning supplies and printer cartridges. Via3’s sister website, Green Your Office, increases productivity and efficiency for all offices—with safe and eco products. Via3 was founded in 2002 by John Theaker and Hazel Henderson. Via3 is free to join, making it a cost-effective way for social businesses to boost their profile, as well as network and communicate with like-minded individuals, companies and organizations. When surrounded by other businesses that are committed to social change, social justice and ethical business strategies, Via3 members gain knowledge and inspiration, as well as sharing their own projects, events, news and job opportunities. **Contact Information:** [Via3 Website](http://www.via3.net) 483 Green Lanes London N13 4BS UK Telephone: 0845-456-4540 Fax: 0870-112-6339 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Business:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new platforms that facilitate communication and collaboration among social and ethical businesses. - **Ethical Networking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online portals that connect ethical businesses and individuals, enabling them to share knowledge and inspire each other. - **Green Office Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative and eco-friendly office products and services that enhance productivity and efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Business:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and platforms to support the growth and success of social and ethical businesses. - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and eco-friendly office supplies that meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious products. - **Networking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build online networking platforms that cater specifically to the needs of ethical and socially responsible individuals and organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-green-vic.md) - [Conscientious Business Insights Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insights-platform.md) - [Specialized Ethical Commerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-commerce-platform.md) - [Vegan Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workveg.md) - [Social Networking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf.md) - [Business-Focused Environmental Responsibility Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildsight.md) - [Responsible Investment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/responsible-investment-platform.md) - [Compassionate Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegius.md) - [Digital Business Card Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards.md)