#ImpactOnTour’s next stop this year is Impact Hub Bergen: at the gateway to the Norwegian fjords… Located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bryggen, the wooden walls of Impact Hub Bergen date back to the 18th century, when the Hanseatic League built its offices for the trade of ‘tørrfisk’ (dried fish). Hidden staircases and […]Read More

Through Recycling Programs and Consumer Education Opportunities, B Corps Broaden the Circular Economy and the Circle of Earth-Friendly Practices Employees at Tom’s of Maine are encouraged to use 5%—or 12 days a year—of their paid time volunteering for causes they’re passionate about. They contribute hundreds of hours each year to community causes. (Photo courtesy Tom’s […]Read More

Wildfire, insect infestation, disease, and severe weather have degraded hundreds of thousands of acres of National Forest land nationwide. The damage has destroyed wildlife habitat, impaired watersheds, stressed drinking water sources, degraded places people recreate, and compromised the ability of our forests to absorb and store carbon. As a result, dozens of National Forests urgently […]Read More

Q&A With The Founder of Fairphone on Creating the World’s First Ethical Cell Phone In Episode 2 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I spoke with Bas Van Abel, founder of Fairphone. Fairphone is a certified B-corp and has created the world’s first ethical smartphone. Created in 2013, Fairphone launched the movement for fairer electronics. […]Read More

Batteries can store energy from solar or wind farms for use when the wind is not blowing or the sun is not shining. Getty The transition to a low-carbon energy system is a few steps closer after two technologies that were immature and hugely expensive only a few years ago saw spectacular gains in cost-competitiveness […]Read More

A smart city is a data-driven city, one in which municipal leaders and citizens have an increasingly sophisticated understanding of conditions in the areas they oversee and live in, including the urban transportation system. In the past, regulators used questionnaires and surveys to map user needs. Now leaders can connect the dots about people, places, […]Read More

Earth Day Network is implementing a nationally coordinated environmental volunteer cleanup to mark Earth Day 2019, in collaboration with partners across the U.S., including National CleanUp Day and Keep America Beautiful. All over the country people are encouraged to get up, get out, and help clean their communities to celebrate Earth Day. People have a right to expect a […]Read More

Why Global Citizens Should Care  Thousands of classrooms across Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe were destroyed by Cyclone Idai last month, and getting children back into school is a vital part of the relief efforts. The UN’s Global Goal 4 calls for everyone to have access to a quality education. Join the movement by taking action […]Read More

Why Global Citizens Should Care Solar energy reduces energy costs and emissions that harm the environment. Global Citizen campaigns on the United Nations’ Global Goals, which call on countries to invest in sustainability and take concerted action to slow the warming of the planet. You can take action on this issue here. Rooftop solar installations […]Read More