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Businesses Doing Good
Businesses Doing Good shines a light on the brands, companies, and entrepreneurs using their success to make a positive impact — from acts of generosity and community support to purpose-driven businesses that are changing lives.
Texas 10-Year-Old Saves Chore Money for a 3D Printer – Now He’s Running His Own Business
Ernesto Gael Hernandez saved his chore money for a printer. His 10-year-old 3D printing business in Brownsville has already made $1,500 in profit.
Seaweed Coffee Cup Could Cut Microplastics From Billions of Daily Drinks
A plastic-free coffee cup made with a seaweed lining could cut tens of thousands of microplastics from daily drinks, with €4m of EU funding now scaling it up.
Designer Turns Late Mom’s Clothes Into A Jacket Lining So Her Son Can Keep Her Close
A designer made a memorial jacket from clothes that belonged to Eric’s late mom, creating a hidden lining so she could always be close.
These $1 Glasses Have Restored Sight for a Million People
German math teacher Martin Aufmuth's One Dollar Glasses have reached more than a million people across 11 countries through his GoodVision non-profit network.
Toledo Restaurant Owners Take Entire Staff on Bahamas Cruise
The Standard Restaurant owners Jeff Dinnebeil and Megan Lingsweiler took their Toledo staff on an all-expenses-paid Bahamas cruise, with bonuses on top.
These Meta Glasses Are Helping A Mom Navigate Life As She Loses Her Sight
A mom losing her sight says Meta glasses have given her a new sense of independence by helping her identify everyday items with confidence.
Windowless Classroom Transformed After 70 Windows Added Seeing Student Wellbeing Soar
A once-dim elementary school is now flooded with sunlight — and it’s making a big difference in how students feel, learn, and engage.
The Right to be Forgotten: Newspapers Offer a Clean Slate to Former Offenders
A handful of newsrooms across the US are helping people move on from their past mistakes by giving them the right to be forgotten.