Responsibly Different™

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12 is Responsible Consumption and Production. In this episode we share some tips for how to be a more responsible consumer, and share how one certified B Corp is working to make the promotional products industry more sustainable. You'll hear from Mel Hubner at Brand Fuel, Cullen Schwarz the CEO and Founder of DoneGood, and we're going to leave...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #11 is Sustainable Cities & Communities. In this episode we share how business leaders we know are making real change to make their communities more sustainable. You’ll hear from an urban planner thinking about where people live and work, and a sustainable tourism company thinking about where people play. Additional Learning & Resources Around Su...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #10 is Reduced Inequality. You will hear from certified B Corp Sweet Livity on thinking about inequalities in the workplace and we dive deep into a public policy that breeds inequality right here in the United States with hip hop icon Fab 5 Freddy, The executive Director of the Last Prisoner Project, and you will hear from Bernard Noble who was affected...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. In this episode we share the perspectives of three certified B Corps. Re:Vision Architecture walks us through sustainable building development, Tom’s of Maine shares their innovative incubator program, and how Aether Diamonds is supporting people and the planet through their innovation of turning CO2 in the a...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #8 is Decent Work and Economic Growth. In this episode we are digging into the work the Department of Energy is doing for underrepresented communities, and the innovative work by Greyston Bakery and MaineWorks around hiring practices.     Additional Learning & Resources Around Decent Work and Economic Growth About SBIR - Small Business Innovation Res...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #7, Affordable and Clean Energy. In this Episode we talk about how different leaders in the Clean Energy Industry are breaking down different barriers to make clean energy affordable and accessible to all.    Additional Learning & Resources Around Affordable and Clean Energy Generac and PosiGen Partnership MA Energy Rebates & Incentives Climate C...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #6 is Clean Water and Sanitation. In this episode we share how the UN is working to support government’s and nonprofit’s work to gain clean water and sanitation for all. We learned about a great nonprofit while exploring how B Corps are giving back as well.  Additional Learning & Resources Around Clean Water and Sanitation  Why water is important - t...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #5 is Gender Equality specifically for women and girls. In this Episode we share insights from Priscilla Zamora, the founder of B Corp certified Women In Management, based in Santiago, Chile on how we all can work together to build a more equitable future. You'll also hear from past guests Rebecca Hamilton the Co-CEO of certified B Corp Badger Balm...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #4 is Quality Education. In this Episode we share how the UN is working to ensure everyone has access to education. We also talk with business leaders about the innovative work they are doing to provide education in their communities.  Additional Learning & Resources Around Quality Education Practice → A B Corp working to advance equitable education...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3 is Good Health and Well-Being. In this Episode we share how the UN defines this goal as well as talk with business leaders about how their work is centered on clinical trials and women’s healthcare rights.  Additional Learning & Resources Around Good Health and Well-Being Attn:Grace, INC → personal care brand for (and by) women as they age. Bliss...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2 is Zero Hunger. In this Episode we share how the UN defines Zero Hunger and explore some of the ways B Corps are working to grow food sustainably and create access to food.   Additional Learning & Resources Around Addressing Hunger Addressing Hunger In America - From the Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University Global Hunger Index W...

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #1 is no Poverty. In this Episode we share how the UN defines poverty and some of the ways B Corps are working to provide access to stable employment in rural areas where poverty is typically most rampant.  Additional Learning & Resources Around Poverty Against Malaria Foundation How can business alleviate poverty and promote living wages? - Forces F...

This is the kickoff of our mini series on the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals. We're welcoming in the New Year with some goals all of us can work towards to build a more equitable future for all and a healthier planet.  These episodes are by no means exhaustive, think of them more as a launch pad for your journey with the UN SDGs. Explore the links below to continue learning about...

Brittany and Benn share their initial reflections on their experience at Champion’s Retreat. Champion’s Retreat is best described by B Lab as the marquee gathering of the community of Certified B Corporations in the U.S. & Canada, partners, and values-aligned people using business as a force for good to deliver on the vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all...

Sea Bags has saved over 10,000 sails from hitting the landfill by their upcycling and turning them into high quality tote bags and other accessories. While not a certified B Corp yet, they are certainly having a positive impact on people and planet.  Tune in, to hear our conversation with the President of Sea Bags, Beth Greenlaw. Enjoying this content? Text us your thoughts! (if you want a respons...

In this episode of Curious coworkers, Brittany and Benn take a moment to think deeply about modes of transportation. Oftentimes we just take the easy or fastest way to travel but with thought and planning, these two coworkers want to break down the three major ways to travel, plane, train, and car. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the environmental footprint of railway and aviation for...

Evrnu® is a textile innovations company creating a circular ecosystem. A certified B Corp since 2018, Evrnu is already having a huge impact. They have been recognized by Time magazine as one of the top inventions of 2022, Stacy was listed as one of Worth’s Worthy 100 in 2021, and Forbes has shared that Evrnu’s recycled waste fiber could outperform 90% of existing textiles. In our conversation Stac...

The idea of Black Friday is hard to support, from people needing to go to work when they should be home with friends and family, to the blind spending that it promotes. In this episode, we want to unpack, what is the role of a Conscious Consumer on Black Friday if there is a new way to live out our values on this holiday with Blue Friday, making Blue the new Black.  Blue Friday Website United By B...

Do you struggle to write impact reports? Or track your impact over time? Unit of Impact was founded by the founders of 3 certified B Corps and they know those challenges intimately so they developed a tool to solve for them.  Visit our full show notes below for a discount code and links to Unit of Impact. View Full Show Notes on Responsibly Different™  Enjoying this content? Text us your thoughts!...

Brittany and Benn share some of their secrets about gift buying for us. They navigate how thoughtful gift buying is great but last minute shopping might lead to less meaningful gifts that end up in a landfill. And by the end, they share four helpful tips to keep in mind as you buy gifts this season. Maybe you can become a great gift buyer and have your gift receivers share that feedback with you. ...

Jorge Fontanez shares with us his journey to B Lab, the amazing work he is doing with students, and shares how B Lab is building more than just a certification, they are building a movement. We talk voting, B Impact Assessment, and so much more. Full Show Notes on Responsibly Different™ Website Enjoying this content? Text us your thoughts! (if you want a response please include an email address in...

In this episode Brittany and I discuss donating clothes, and how the true culprit behind our packed closets is over consumption of clothing. Below is the link Brittany mentioned in this episode and a link to Responsibly Different™. Thanks for tuning in! How to Buy Less, Buy Better, and End Consumer Culture Responsibly Different™ Website Enjoying this content? Text us your thoughts! (if you want a...

From sustainable treats to fun dog toys made from ocean bound plastic, West Paw has something PAWsitively fun and sustainable for your canine pal. In this episode founder and CEO Spencer Williams shares with us West Paw's story, their work in sustainability, and Spencer's insights on using business as a force for good. Click Here for Full Show Notes on Responsibly Different™ Site Enjoyin...

In our first live recording, Patagonia and Vote Early Day join us to talk all about voting, voting early, and how businesses can help turn out the vote. Be sure to check out the full show notes at the link below for a plethora of additional resources and links. Responsibly Different™ GOTV 2022 Full Episode Show Notes Enjoying this content? Text us your thoughts! (if you want a response please incl...

Just last week Benn returned from a 7 day Disney Cruise with his family. As our very first Curious Coworkers episode, Benn's coworker Brittany explores with him the potential impacts of his vacation and his thoughts and feelings about it. This is also the first episode of Curious Coworkers, take a listen, and let us know what you think or what topics you'd like to hear us discuss by reac...