Are you inspired by online stores that empower people to shop their values? We are, because that’s what the impact economy is all about. There are different “shop for good” purpose-driven models among the members of the GoodCarts Network:
Sustainable products and processes – Organic, recycled/upcycled materials, natural materials, comprehensive sustainable processes, climate offsets, sustainable fashion, ethical fashion, eco-fashion, etc.
Fair trade – Workers and artisans get paid a living wage and cooperative models invest in their communities
Buy one, give one – People buy knowing a related product is given to someone in need
Percent to charity – Revenue donated to a charitable cause
Charity run stores – Nonprofit store selling sustainable and/or traditional goods to raise money for their good cause
Social enterprises – Often a nonprofit producing products for work force development among disadvantaged groups
Ethical values and social goals – Not tested on animals/cruelty free, no GMOs, vegan, indigenous products, no child labor, empowering women, employing refugees, the disabled, etc. and more
B Corporations – Public benefit corporations – for-profit social enterprises with legally chartered public benefit goals
As we invite stores to join GoodCarts, we look for affirmative social good or sustainable mission commitments on their websites not just that fact that you sell “good” products.
