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Not just food: DoorDash will now deliver supplies from CVS
DoorDash originally started as a food delivery app, but spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has expanded its services to include items from convenience stores and CVS. Starting this week, customers can order over 3,000 different items from CVS to be delivered, contact-free, during a Read More...
Nestle rolls out zero waste product dispensers
Cutting out single use plastic can be tough when it seems like everything comes wrapped in it, but Nestle is piloting a new zero waste program for their products in stores in Switzerland that hopes to cut down on plastic waste. Purina cat food and Nescafé coffee are some of the products you can Read More...
Could cell-based seafood help clean up the fishing industry?
Scientists are leaning into the idea of lab-grown food as a solution for food shortages around the globe, and while the idea may not sound appetizing, advancements in cell technology have moved towards more palatable, and even enjoyable, food options. While 3D printed steak and lab-produced Read More...
PayPal commits to invest $530 million to support minority-owned businesses
Along with elected officials, corporate leaders also have an important role to play when it comes to addressing racial inequality. Now, in the wake of worldwide protests against racial injustice, some of the world’s biggest corporate players are stepping in to support action against this societal Read More...
Supermarket chain adopts penguins to help UK zoo recover after pandemic
Zoos around the world have been hit particularly hard by lockdown measures, and Chester Zoo in the UK has been no exception. Last week, the zoo announced it was facing an uncertain future as a result of the coronavirus, and pleaded with the public to help with donations. Fortunately, the zoo was Read More...
You can help Black Lives Matter by watching these videos on YouTube
For those who want to support the ongoing movement against racial injustice but are unable to donate money, YouTubers are creating monetized videos that allow you to support Black Lives Matter just by streaming with your adblocker off. Zoe Amira, a beauty YouTuber currently with about 69,000 Read More...
Community lenders are putting their bodies on the line for local businesses
If you were looking for the employees of Justine Petersen, a community organization and financial lender in Ferguson, MO, you might find them forming a human chain around local establishments. This is what they have been doing to protect businesses they support from theft and Read More...
These 7 books will help you build a truly inclusive workplace
At the root of any inclusive company is compassion, which only comes about when we acknowledge and attempt to understand the hardships of others. As business leaders look - actively look - to build companies that are explicitly anti-racist, now is the time to educate ourselves about privilege and Read More...
Singapore joins New Zealand in openly considering a four-day work week
Just a couple weeks ago, we shared a story coming out of New Zealand after prime minister Jacinda Ardern had suggested shifting the country to a four-day working week after the pandemic. The idea was that it would help employees address persistent work/life balance issues, while encouraging more Read More...
Great ice cream and corporate activism: Ben & Jerry’s has been doing both for years
Last week we wrote an article entitled “Action, not tweets: Five ways corporate America can combat racism.” As an example of the actions we promoted, the famous ice cream producer, Ben & Jerry’s, has been at the forefront of social activism since its creation in the 1970s. In Read More...