Behind the Gift: Shop with Purpose for Friends and Family
B The Change Weekly: November 26, 2021
Delivered on Fridays, B The Change Weekly delivers the most important and most relevant stories about people using business as a force for good. The newsletter features a weekly note from the B The Change team alongside insight and context on the stories we share here on Medium. Below is our latest roundup. To receive these insights directly in your inbox, sign up for B The Change Weekly today. Now on to the good stuff:
There’s more to Certified B Corporation products and services than meets the eye. From supply chains to employees, B Corps bring together partners and people who work behind the scenes for positive social and environmental impact.
By encouraging consumers to use their purchasing power for good — during the holidays and throughout the year — B Corps and other purpose-driven businesses help drive systemic change that addresses the climate crisis, encourages better worker conditions, and builds stronger communities. Learn more in the stories behind the gift in our B Corp gift guides — and shop with purpose for friends and family.
Behind the Gift: 14 Gifts on Shelves Near You
If time runs short or shipping issues present a challenge this holiday season, consider these B Corp gift ideas that are typically available on retail shelves near you. This gift guide features a mix of sustainably and ethically produced ideas for your home, table, and loved ones. Enjoy browsing and then head out to find these gifts with a positive impact on shelves in your area.
Behind the Gift: Shop with Purpose for Friends and Family
During the holidays, people are more frequently looking “behind the gift” and making spending choices that align with their values. The six 2021 B Corp gift guides share how business can be a force for good: through giving models, enhanced environmental practices, policies that put people first, and more.
- 14 Gifts That Take Care of the Planet
- 15 Gifts That Give Back
- 16 Gifts That Value Producers
- 10 Gifts That Employ With Purpose
- 11 Gifts That Reshape the Economy
- 14 Gifts on Shelves Near You
Wielding Purchasing Power for Good at the Holidays
Some social enterprises are hesitant to push holiday sales as they don’t want to feel like they’re contributing to an already over-consumptive American culture. But to solve problems like climate change and income inequality, our economy needs systemic change. And as Done Good highlights in this B The Change article, consumer demand is the force that can drive that change and encourage companies to produce more fair trade and eco-friendly products.
Stay in the Know
Here’s your chance to catch up on recent articles:
- Behind the Gift: 14 Gifts on Shelves Near You: A B Corp Gift Guide for Last-Minute Items Available at Nearby Retailers
- Intergenerational Design for a Radically Better Future: Youth Activists Speak Truth to Brands on the Climate Crisis
- How B Corps Are Addressing the Climate Crisis: Are the Commitments from COP26 Enough to Drive Real Change?
- Holiday Sales Fuel Big Business — But Also Business for Good: Some Social Enterprises Are Reluctant to Shout About Major Sales Events, But They’re Critical for Driving Positive Change
- Behind the Gift: 11 Gifts That Reshape the Economy: A B Corp Gift Guide to Companies Innovating and Advocating for a Stakeholder Economy
- Behind the Gift: 10 Gifts That Employ With Purpose: A B Corp Gift Guide for Products and Services from Companies with Positive Employee Practices
B The Change gathers and shares the voices from within the movement of people using business as a force for good and the community of Certified B Corporations. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the nonprofit B Lab.
