Last year, Canada imported more than $3.7 billion in food products that may have been produced by children, according to a new World Vision report. That’s about $264 dollars in risky groceries for each Canadian household every year.
We asked our social entrepreneurs “What is ONE piece of advice you can give to people who want to create a brand around a social mission?” and here's what they had to say.
To energize your space and make your work-from-home days a little more comfortable and cozy, we've rounded up some of our favorite ethical products to help you turn your home office into an inspirational haven.
These ethical finds will make sure you’re stressing less and sleeping more in 2021. From essential oils to dreamy duvets, these 12 products will hopefully help you get a much-deserved night's sleep, every night.
I wish people knew you didn’t have to choose between being the overlord of fast fashion or the die-hard ethical enthusiast. You can just be what everybody else is: on average, a slightly lost and confused but curious and well-intending individual on this big big rock.
With the growing awareness for conscious consumerism, exciting things are happening as more and more people turn to sustainable, local, and ethically-made items. There is definitely a growing demand, but will we meet it?
One of the biggest hurdles many of our ethical brand leaders face is simply being seen by the people who may be interested in their products. As small companies that pay more upfront to ensure fair wages and positive environmental impacts, ethically driven brands often find themselves left with tight budgets.
I used to think ethical fashion was a commitment made only by business owners. It’s not. It’s a community mindset that is only effective with the joint efforts of both our makers and our users. As such, (to me anyway) ethical fashion is a collective commitment to producing and using fashion ethically.
With a mission to drive social mobility to those who need it most, Adelante Shoe Co. introduced a much-needed social impact methodology that governs how their business model works. And we're here for it 100%.
"We dream of a day when Fair Trade and Organic is the norm, and companies with un-ethical, non-environmentally-friendly products are required to label the negative impact they are having on society."
Kind Karma is a social enterprise that employs at-risk and homeless youth in Toronto to handcraft quality jewelry in an innovative art therapy-based employment model.
"Always remember your WHY. Be very clear on why you want to start a social enterprise, know your stakeholders and understand the needs of your customer. What is the problem that you are trying to solve."
"To be able to recognize you have choices is one of the great gifts you can give yourself and the world. Our choices are powerful and they contribute to creating the story of our lives and the future we want to live with."
