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B Corp Effect

B Corp entrepreneurs are redefining business success. They use their profitable businesses to have a positive impact on their communities, their employees and the environment. Listen to their inspiring stories.

September 4, 2020 | by Craig Ryan

Oneka: Connected to water

Philippe Choinière and Stacey Lecuyer grow many of the plants on their organic farm that they use in their Oneka products.

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September 23, 2019 | by Craig Ryan and Carla Heim

Promotional products based on values

Fairware co-founder Sarah White says developing relationships with organizations that want promotional products helps them make responsible choices.

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May 27, 2019 | by Craig Ryan and Carla Heim

Goodee: Buy less, but better

Byron and Dexter Peart believe consumers are overwhelmed by choice and offer them a “less but better” approach.

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March 25, 2019 | by Craig Ryan and Carla Heim

Gladstone Hotel: Sleeping with art

As an artist, Christina Zeidler didn’t expect to be running a Toronto hotel that has become a leader in sustainable practices.

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Republik: Making responsible connections

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Kotmo: Gifts that are keepers

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Magnus Chemicals: Green chemistry

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Baléco: Redefining clean

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Prana: Promoting snacktivism

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OPTEL: Tracking a product’s journey

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