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Every year, I dread having to sit down to write our impact report (cue dissertation flashbacks). As a B Corp, we've commited to writing one though so I have to suck it up. Thankfully, like many things that are a difficult, time-consuming and require deeper thinking, it is unbelievably rewarding. When we're going a million miles per hour, we don't often stop to look back at what we've been able to do beyond the financial numbers. So here are some non-financial things that we're very proud of in our 2023 impact report (find it in the Seep link below) ✨Launching our new bamboo microfibre alternative cloth 🎢 Hitting 3.5m in plastic cleaning tools saved from landfill (only 996.5m left to go by 2030 😅) 📦Gaining FSC accreditation across our packaging and some of our products (more to come) 🌲Continuing to support ON A MISSION's super high quality reforestation projects, planting over 12,000 trees to date in projects that are great for biodiversity & supporting local livelihoods 🫂Donating products to charities like The Hygiene Bank 👯♂️Offering options to our team and more flexible working and holiday A huge thanks to the full Seep family for this (Jean Shaw Smith, Kirstie de Vere, Silvia Sigrist, Joana S.). It's genuinely a full team effort to make sure that we stay laser focussed on our mission 💗💗💗 #betterbusiness #bcorp #impact #sustainabilityreporting

Circular Economy Grants of $50,000 - $250,000 are available to projects that reuse, repair, recycle, compost, or build recycled-material end markets in #Michigan. Public, private, and non-profit entities are eligible for this Michigan EGLE and NextCycle Michigan grant program. https://lnkd.in/gsCrVSyQ Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

New Post: Recycling Coordinators - https://lnkd.in/e_mSEb-n of the Occupation:Recycling Coordinators are professionals dedicated to promoting and managing recycling programs in various settings, including municipalities, businesses, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. They play a crucial role…

What are some of the best ways you’ve seen organizations making a positive impact in the world around them? We’d love to know! 🌎 In 2023, we joined forces with reforestation organization One Tree Planted and humanitarian aid charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as part of our commitment to make a positive impact on the world around us (cleverly named ‘OrbAid') 🌱 We have several initiatives in progress with these organizations (which we are very proud of), but we’re always ready for other great ideas. Drop your suggestions in the comments! You can check out our ESG pledges here: https://lnkd.in/eKMWmpVS #sustainable #sustainability #ESG #charity #volunteering #deforestation #reforestation #humanitarian  

🌐 𝗘-𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Exciting opportunity for organisations dedicated to recycling! The E-waste Infrastructure Grant WA is now open. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: • Funding Available: Up to $2 million • Application Period: Open now, closes on Friday 29 March 2024 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Businesses, local governments, regional councils, or registered charities/not-for-profits with at least 12 months of operation, possessing a current ABN or ACN, and demonstrating satisfactory environmental, safety, and financial compliance. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: • This grant aims to boost e-waste collection, storage, reuse, reprocessing, and recycling capabilities in Western Australia, contributing to a sustainable and environmentally friendly future. Don't miss out on this chance to make a positive impact! Apply now and be a part of the solution. Need assistance? Feel free to reach out. Let's work together for a greener future. 🚀 #GrantOpportunity #FundingAvailable #ApplyNow #SustainabilityInAction

Avoid buying new books by using the library when possible. Another alternative is to buy used books but the best alternative is to switch to ebooks. Books have a very heavy carbon footprint and may contribute to deforestation and chemical issues for pulp processing. Remember to put books that you have that will not be used again into the system (library, schools, donate) as it will reduce the environmental impact. #thesustainableorganizer #sustainable #climatechange #sustainableorganizer #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #sustainablehome #sustainablelife #gogreen #savetheplanet #plasticfree #reducereuserecycle #bethechange #climateaction #ecofriendly

It's not a once over, it's a strategy and We Are Neutral has it. This power player helps companies and groups accurately calculate their comprehensive carbon footprint for free, then bridge the gap between a small carbon footprint and carbon neutrality. And the carbon offset and reduction projects are as local to our offsetters as possible to make it as engaging, visible and verified. No set it and forget it - they provide year-round environmental consulting services to partners. #trees are planted #food is #composted #energy upgrades are done #volunteers educated and activated #water saving devices installed ...and more. We are Neutral proclaims: Mother Earth is our priority, not our egos, or our bottom line. This #Florida based organization is one of more than 100 nationwide nonprofits featured at EarthGives🌎org - a one-stop platform for YOU to invest in #climate action, #climatejustice and #environmentalstewardship. Together, we can boost #climate #generosity past just 2% of all giving. 💚👈Recurring donations welcome. TODAY is #EarthGivesDay - invest in this carbon offsetting, community supporting group: https://lnkd.in/gwxjTGVn #donate #earthgivers #volunteering 🌎#carbon #carbonoffsets #climateaction Anna Sampson RISE Collective Earth Breeze Opal Industries Hale Innovation SmartLifeco It takes a community!

Why should environmental awareness be your target? Because the air we breathe, the food we eat, the clothes we wear - for the generation we care about- depends on the environment. So why not contribute to it? Not just for CSR, but because (MSR) MY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. . . #4socio #4socioNGO #4socioVolunteers #NGO #NonProfit #EnvironmentalAwareness #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenLiving #ClimateAction #CSR #MSR #SaveThePlanet #FutureGenerations #GoGreen #EcoWarrior #NatureLover #ProtectOurPlanet

The biggest disruption that we & businesses face now is sustainability mainly due to a lack of knowledge, expertise & experience to tackle environmental issues. Without ‘green washing’ the NSBRC’s Festival of Sustainability on Friday 17th & Saturday 18th May offers genuine inspirational advice from experts on how we can improve both the energy efficiency & comfort levels of our properties, literally from the ground up. Featuring a Nature Zone that shines a light on charities & non-profit organisations who aim to improve our natural environment. We need to leave the planet in better shape than we found it. That challenge extends to every aspect of our life now.

To solve the waste crisis, we need lawmakers to enact Zero Waste programs and policies. ♻️ This is where we come in! 💪 Just Zero collaborates with communities, policymakers, scientists, educators, and organizers to implement just and equitable solutions to climate-damaging and toxic production, consumption, and waste disposal practices. 🌎 Read more about the choices we have when it comes to solving the waste crisis via the link. 👇 https://buff.ly/47frRTR And if you'd like to help us change the world, please consider donating! Every dollar helps us fight for the planet where it matters. 🌟 #ZeroWaste #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability #DonateForChange 🌱🌍♻️🙌