6 Sustainable Brands Who Make Every Day Earth Day

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With each year, the movement for eco-friendly brands continues to pick up steam. Though Earth Day may put the spotlight on these efforts, these sustainable brands make taking steps to protect the planet a year-round commitment. From sustainable leather to eliminating plastic from a household staple, these six companies are leading the innovation of environmentally […]

Friday Fix: Ujimaa makes it easy to shop BIPOC and women-owned businesses online

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Friday Fix is a weekly feature of all the things you should know before heading into the weekend.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Business” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Ujimaa makes it easier than ever to support BIPOC and women-owned businesses.  The online marketplace congregates small businesses that are adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Founder of Ujimaa, Jordan Subban, hopes that the site […]

How Allbirds CEO Joey Zwillinger is Keeping Companies Accountable to Their Carbon

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Don’t call Allbirds a fashion company. Sure, style icons like Sarah Jessica Parker rock the firm’s sneakers about town. And yes, the Bay-Area startup, founded in 2016, is worth more than a billion dollars, in league with apparel giants like Supreme. But co-founder Joseph Zwillinger is having none of it. “Allbirds is an innovation company, […]

Editor’s Pick: Allbirds Just Launched Apparel (And It’s Made From Discarded Crustacean Shells!)

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Allbirds first reached cult-like status when it introduced its take on sneakers to the world—that is, environmentally friendly, wool-constructed, minimal kicks that TIME once dubbed “the world’s most comfortable shoe.” Since launching in 2016, the San Francisco-based startup has grown into a billion-dollar company that has managed to grow to staggering heights without compromising its […]