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Warby Parker is a new eyewear brand that is transforming the optical industry into a better way of doing business; one that’s about doing good. To the founders of Warby Parker doing good means transferring billions of dollars from large corporations to normal people by cutting superfluous costs. It also means using profits to bring [...]
By Jason Graham-Nye, Co-Founder gDiapers As early as the conceptual stages of gDiapers, Kim and I have felt strongly that on-site childcare should be an integral part of the business. We have offered onsite child-care for the kids of g since our launch in 2005. We always have and always will. It just makes sense [...]
The Big Bad Woof, located in the Old Takoma neighborhood of Washington DC and the Arts District Hyattsville in Maryland, sets a new standard for pet care and products. The retail store specializes in organic, holistic, premium and raw diets for companion animals with a strong commitment to the community. Their selection of products are chosen to ensure [...]
This past week B Corps from across the country made the trek to beautiful Pennsylvania for the third annual B Corp Champions Retreat. On Tuesday night at the world-renowned Longwood Gardens, co-founder Bart Houlahan raised a toast to celebrate a good year for all. He reminded folks of the historical significance of the gardens which [...]
Imagine that every time you bought something, someone in need would get one too. This is the idea behind the “buy one –give one” business model Certified B Corp ecojot implemented in January of 2010. For every one of four different kinds of qualifying journals sold (there are some journals that aren’t part of the [...]
Capitalism with Purpose, not Profit at its Center By Andrew Kassoy The Occupy Wall Street movement has captured a great deal of attention as it spreads beyond New York City to major cities across the globe. While some critique the protests as diffuse in message or lacking in substance, it is clear that the movement [...]
By Liz Morris, B Lab Validation Intern Every two years, 20% of B Corporations are randomly selected for an on-site review. This component of the B Corp Certification is critical in maintaining the authenticity of the Certified B Corp Seal. This summer, our team of validation interns visited over 30 B Corporations to review and [...]
By Susan Garrigle, Services at B Lab On Thursday, September 29, 2011, B Lab held a Windy City Cocktail Party at Certified B Corporation DIRTT’s Chicago Green Learning Center. With spectacular views of the river, DIRTT showcased its modular walls and products. Over sixty people attended the event – from the Certified B Corporations in [...]
“Fifty million diapers are thrown away every day and each takes 500 years to decompose.” When new parents and gDiapers‘ founders Jason and Kim Graham-Nye heard this statistic, they were shocked. Not wanting to be part of that environmental degradation, they sought a better alternative. They found a Tasmanian diaper that was 100% biodegradable and [...]
By Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-Founder, B Lab The New York Times recently published an article by Joe Nocera entitled “What is Business Waiting For?” Nocera argues for businesses’ responsibility to address unemployment and hire more workers. He also references financial risk expert Marc Groz’s proposal of a “contingent commitment facility.” Using this facility, a company [...]
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