Top Ten Brands with Give Back Programs
More than ever, social responsibility and giving back have become increasingly important. And, while each brand is unique in its product repertoire, some go the extra mile by offering high-quality items and making a commitment to give back. Here we showcase a few of our favorite brands that contribute to making the world a better place for all of us.
At Fill it Forward, their mission is to inspire the world to reuse. Every bottle, cup, and bag comes with a QR Code printed on the side to be scanned each time you reuse. Every scan unlocks a $0.02 – $10.00 donation, which is funded by product sales and corporate partnerships. They have donated over $1 million to organizations that develop clean water infrastructure, nutritious food programs, and reforestation projects that help communities in need. At Fill it Forward, they believe choosing to reuse shows love for our planet and the people on it.
The founder of Sackcloth + Ashes was inspired to help the homeless community when his mother found herself living on the streets in 2013. Inspired by her story, he called homeless shelters in his area to ask what they needed - they all said blankets. That’s when he founded Sackcloth & Ashes, a mission-driven company that donates a blanket to homeless shelters for each purchased. Their mission is to donate 1 million blankets to homeless shelters by 2024.
Innovation is not slowing down, but the lifespan of your electronics is getting shorter and waste continues to pile up. Nimble believes it’s their obligation to counter this reality anyway they can. Each day, they divert waste by making all products and packaging from repurposed material & recycling old electronics through nationwide programs. Nimble also includes a biodegradable bag with every product to recycle old tech and help reduce electronic waste.
Denik makes a difference by offering notebooks which support artists and fund children’s education around the world. When you snag one of their notebooks, you are one step closer to changing a student’s life forever. Denik has funded six schools and countless other initiatives to enhance education for thousands of students in Mali, Guatemala, Laos, Ghana, Nicaragua, and the U.S.
RIPL
RIPL creates premium merch that sets off a massive ripple effect of positive environmental change. Every RIPL bottle funds a day of employment for a local in Bali to collect plastic from beaches, lifting them out of poverty and eliminating plastic pollution. Deforestation is the greatest threat facing wildlife, and with profit from every RIPL notebook, they protect rainforests in Brazil, saving them from deforestation and protecting endangered species.
MiiR
Every MiiR product sold helps fund transparent giving projects. Each product is designed in-house with an emphasis on four design elements: minimal, sustainable, functional and enduring. On the bottom of every MiiR product is a personalized “Give Code,” which outlines the impact journey that specific purchase makes. MiiR has donated $3.9 million to over 95 non profit organizations across 26 countries, uplifting people and the planet.
Marine Layer
Marine Layer’s Re-Spun program takes old clothes and repurposes them into new garments. Since 2018, they have diverted more than 435,000 lbs of clothing from landfills and saved over 2.5 billion gallons of water from using Re-Spun cotton. With every Take Back Bag filled, Marine Layer credits their customers with $40, totaling over $5 million in rewards paid back to participants.
Basecamp®
With a rugged design and thoughtful styling, each Basecamp® product is built with the modern adventurer in mind. As the proud partner of the Wounded Warrior Project, SnugZ donates a percentage of all Basecamp sales to support its mission and support wounded warriors across the nation. When you invest in one of their products, you can feel confident knowing that both your purchase and your impact will last.
Slowtide
The Slowtide brand was born to provide unique lifestyle products while giving back to organizations who facilitate change through community outreach and educational initiatives. Slowtide seeks to elevate daily essentials that act as a bold canvas for color and design. When you purchase a product from their lifestyle brand, you’ll receive a functional piece of art that contributes to the greater good.
Perka®
Perka® drinkware products are polished, modern, and purposeful. Better yet, through the Logomark Cares Give Back Program, a portion of proceeds from this collection is donated to Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit mission that rescues dogs to train as service animals to support veterans. Logomark Cares’ commitment to giving back with this one-of-a-kind drinkware line reflects their purpose, encouraging all of us to contribute to our communities.
