Photograph courtesy of Indosole Addressing the problem of tire waste head on, Indosole founder Kyle Parsons converts old tires into modern footwear with a thriving social enterprise ________ The problem: There is a massive amount of tire waste in the world, with over a … [Read more...] about Indosole: Sustainable Footwear Crafted from Used Tires
Noteworthy
Best Self's roundup of noteworthy initiatives, products, apps and organizations doing good stuff in the world. Know of something shout-out-able? Please share! Email us at [email protected]
Five North Chocolate: Purpose, Planet & Guilt-Free Pleasures
A mission to produce sustainable, fair trade chocolate — The future is bright — and motivated. When doing some research for a business class at school, Benjamin Conard was disappointed to learn that 2/3 of the world’s cacao is grown at five degrees north of the equator in … [Read more...] about Five North Chocolate: Purpose, Planet & Guilt-Free Pleasures
Clean2Antarctica: Exploring the circular economy from waste to resource
An inspired journey to Antarctica showcases sustainable practices for manufacturing — and living — As they say at Clean2Antarctica, "creating a cleaner world is an adventure for everyone" (and they weren’t kidding!) It starts somewhere and for Liesbeth and Edwin ter Velde, … [Read more...] about Clean2Antarctica: Exploring the circular economy from waste to resource
Woodstock Bring Your Own: Rethinking Consumption, One Bottle at a Time
Convenience meets conservation: rethinking consumption one bottle at a time — THIS is music to my Best Self ears and those of Mother Nature for sure! We all feel good when we are doing good; for ourselves and the planet. What starts out as feeling slightly inconvenient … [Read more...] about Woodstock Bring Your Own: Rethinking Consumption, One Bottle at a Time
LifeStone: Luxury Soaps & Candles Meet Soul Kiss
Divine botanical soaps and candles — infused with gemstones, mantras and deeper messaging, sustainably produced and beautiful to the senses — They had me at natural, vegan, sustainable, pure essential oils and ‘spiritual massage’. And did I mention the beauty and crisp, modern … [Read more...] about LifeStone: Luxury Soaps & Candles Meet Soul Kiss
Compostable K-Cups: Finally, a Solution to an Environmental Disaster
Coffee. Consciousness. Convenience. — Admit it. When you look around your home, there’s always some place you can do better — and be more environmentally conscious. Sometimes, we turn a blind eye, but sometimes we simply have to take action. I like my morning coffee. I also … [Read more...] about Compostable K-Cups: Finally, a Solution to an Environmental Disaster
Kuli Kuli: Moringa Tree Superfood Powder Powers this Socially Responsible Business
Green Is Good — Green is certainly all the rage — in our juices, matcha lattes and on our plates — and for good reason. While Kale has been one of the reigning superfoods of choice for quite a long time — sometimes we don’t have access to the foods we need. This is exactly how … [Read more...] about Kuli Kuli: Moringa Tree Superfood Powder Powers this Socially Responsible Business
Amie | Empowering Women Makers With Style & Purpose
A stylish online shop supports sustainable practices and women 'makers' — Style meets mission — for the love of earth, art and design. We are makers, not machines — states the mantra of Amie, a modern online shop of artisanal wares produced by women with passion, paired with … [Read more...] about Amie | Empowering Women Makers With Style & Purpose
Girls Who Invest (Something Worth Investing In)
Girls Who Invest founder Seema Hingorani Seema Hingorani is on a mission. Seeing the percentage of women involved in managing investment funds plummeting to under 10% nationwide, she founded the nonprofit organization Girls Who Invest to educate and support young women seeking a … [Read more...] about Girls Who Invest (Something Worth Investing In)
CauseBox | Chic Goodies with a Social Mission
Limited edition socially conscious products, curated for women who care ___________________________ Why? BeCAUSE being socially conscious always feels better! Membership boxes are all the rage these days, but the folks at Causebox have taken it a step further by creating a … [Read more...] about CauseBox | Chic Goodies with a Social Mission
Rothy’s | Chic & Comfortable Shoes From Recycled Materials
Rothy's shoes are lightweight, machine-washable, chic — and made from recycled water bottles ______________________________ A girl can never have too many shoes! When do you hear words like recyclable, Earth-friendly, machine washable, flexible, blister-free seamless knit…and … [Read more...] about Rothy’s | Chic & Comfortable Shoes From Recycled Materials
Songa Designs International | Economic Opportunity For Women
Providing economic opportunity for women in Under-Served Communitites Doing the right thing is always in style! Great fashion sense is the added bonus — giving new meaning to retail therapy. The mission of Songa Designs International is straight forward: Songa, which means “the … [Read more...] about Songa Designs International | Economic Opportunity For Women
