After struggling to find companies they really wanted to support, Cullen Schwarz and Scott Jacobson co-founded DoneGood—a new Chrome extension that suggests ethical options when shopping online. Users can even select more specific criteria for DoneGood to find for them, from women- or minority-owned companies to cruelty-free and vegan brands. Schwarz tells FastCo, “Our overarching goal is always to make this as easy as possible, …
When Anna Robertson was volunteering in Ghana’s Accra, she heard the word “yevu” a lot—and now, the local Ewe term for “white woman” is the name of her brand. Founded in 2013, YEVU was born of Robertson’s fascination with the traditional wax print fabrics found in the capital city she once called home. Though bold, colorful, lively patterns are the label’s design focus, it’s as …
by Madison Kahn Buying a piece of jewelry is rarely a philanthropic endeavor, but Etkie is changing that. The new social enterprise partners with Native American women artisans in New Mexico to sell beautiful beaded bracelets at fair prices. In doing so, Etkie hopes to empower the underserved community though the attainment of financial independence. Born and raised in rural New Mexico, Etkie founder Sydney …
