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October 21, 2011, 1 Comment

If you read Kyle Westaway’s informative post on SocialEarth, “Revolution for Good,” you probably know that two social innovation bills were signed into law in California last week. They create new kinds of corporations, [...]

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GE, Ford, and Nike Create Brand Value By Going Green

September 27, 2011, No comments

An analysis by the Sequoia Lab Team The term “differentiated green” refers to companies who pursue green strategies to go beyond clearing regulato ...

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Insights on the Eco Index: how the outdoor apparel industry’s sustainability tool changes the game

August 15, 2011, No comments

If you could reduce your product packaging costs by 38% while offering a more sustainable solution to your customers, would you think twice? Many comp ...

Voucherry

Voucherry, a “Good” Groupon, Helps Causes, SocialEarth

August 2, 2011, No comments

What is Voucherry? First, I’d like to introduce Voucherry, a deal site similar to Groupon but with a community-based approach. The site thrives ...

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    Peaks Foundation: Women with Altitude
    July 5, 2011, No comments

    Peaks Foundation: Women with Altitude The sun is just reaching the pinnacle of its daily journey toward the horizon. The sky glows with the intense pink-orange fire only seen in [...]

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    The Ethical Shopper’s Creed
    June 21, 2011, No comments

    The ethical shopper is one who thinks about the social impact of the products they buy. They consider the environmental, social and economic consequences of the products, processes and brands [...]

  • jobs
    JOBS. NOT CHARITY.
    March 14, 2011, 2 Comments

      As I sail at 30,000 feet on my Luftansa flight from Frankfurt to Bangkok I glance around at my fellow passengers. Germans are notorious for their sex tourism in [...]

  • Greening for Survival
    Greening for Survival
    February 25, 2011, 1 Comment

    For decades, it has been clear that sustainability is necessary to ensure the Earth’s survival. Now the green imperative has expanded from environmental activists to boardroom executives. The business community [...]

  • Compass-Partners-Inspire.-Enable.-Sustain
    75 New Social Entrepreneurs Begin Here
    October 4, 2010, 1 Comment

    This week, 75 college freshmen hailing from five universities across the United States were accepted in the Compass Fellowship, a social entrepreneurial training program. Following a rigorous application and interview [...]

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    Zoosa: Facebook for Hippies
    February 4, 2010, 3 Comments

    Harvard business graduate, Mark McGlade, is the entrepreneur sitting behind the helm of the latest social enterprise platform called Zoosa. Still in its beta phase, McGlade’s idea is to put [...]