Written by Karen Parolek of Opticos Design. I feel like I’m tempting the fates, writing on this topic today. I just got my second biennial email reminding me that it’s time to re-certify as a B Corp. As we have done at least twice before, we must take the B Impact Assessment to evaluate our [...]

  Patagonia is an icon in values-led business and sustainability, and its certification in 2011 elevates the community of B Corps in terms of size and credibility. In his book Let My People Go Surfing, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard says he wants Patagonia to be a company that will last 100 years, and in doing [...]

Why send your recycling to waste management when you could get something out of it first? Four B Corps asked themselves this question and recognized the business opportunity in doing good by the planet. They got creative and two partnerships were formed, one between Preserve and Recyclebank, the other between Method and United By Blue, which [...]

Being “green” is a team effort – at least that’s Milepost Consulting‘s philosophy. The B Corp is all about using teamwork to help companies engage stakeholders, build capacity, and implement higher environmental standards. Milepost’s own team, a group of professional individuals from diverse backgrounds (including a pshycologist, a scientist, an organic farmer and more), works [...]

One Parking Spot Can Help Change the World. Did you know that 2 billion pounds of books are annually sent to landfills across the world? How about that 1 in 7 adults are functionally illiterate?  Better World Books is working to decrease these numbers by providing a much needed (and free) outlet for pre-loved books [...]

Streetfootballworld, an international network of organizations, has historically only had non-profit network members. However, this month, One World Futbol Project was able to break the mold – because they are a Certified B Corporation!  Streetfootballworld sees football (soccer) as a tool to empower disadvantaged young people all over the world and create social change. In fact, [...]

 Healthy food is a learning tool. A well-balanced meal can provide students with the energy they need to be alert and productive in class. In fact, recent nutrition studies have proven a direct link between a child’s intake of healthy food and academic achievement. The food itself also serves as an opportunity for education. Revolution [...]

Check out featured B Corporations IceStone, Revolution Foods, and Warby Parker on PBS NewsHour.   Watch Benefit Corporations Aim to Make Profit, Positive Impact on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.

They say that you don’t know a man until you have walked two moons in his shoes, but what about spending three nights on his couch? Couchsurfing is building a global community. With 3.3 million users in almost every country, Couchsurfing is an online social network connecting travelers to local hosts. Think of it as a short [...]