Responsibly Different™

In this episode of Curious Coworkers, Brittany and Benn talk about the benefits of actually using your Paid Time Off. We know it is a foreign concept to some, but there are so many good reasons to actually take that break and step away from work. Tune in to this episode to learn more about different reasons to use your PTO. 

Why taking a vacation could save your life

The importance of paid time off as an employee benefit

Allagash on Responsibly Different™ show talking about the Volunteer Time Off

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In this episode Brittany and Benn reflect on the process of building this series, giving you a peek behind the production curtain. To get started in your own Responsibly Different Journey, be sure to download our Consumer Manifesto here. It has 23 pages of easy steps you can take as a consumer, that contributes to these goals. On the business side, be sure to explore the SDG Action Manager here.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #17, Partnerships for the Goals. As shared throughout all of the episodes in this mini series, we all must work together to achieve the mission. And when we do so, we could open up US$12 trillion of market opportunities and create 380 million new jobs by 2030. 

Additional Links & Resources

Some of the partners mentioned in this episode

• Aceli Africa 
• CSAF - Council for Smallholder Agriculture finance.
• International Medical Corps  
• Numi Foundation
• Root Capital in the US  
• Rabobank Rural Fund
• ResponsAbility based in Switzerland
• Save the Children
• Shared Interest based in the UK
• Waves for Water

Helpful Links from the United Nations

SDG Action Tracker
UNSDG #17 Partnerships for the Goal Overview  

UN SDG #17 Partnerships for the Goal Targets

Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this Episode

Alterfin

A certified B Corp headquartered in Belgium with a global footprint, Alterfin is a cooperative founded in '94 that raises capital and invests in developing countries through the financing of smallholder producer organizations and sustainable agriculture. 

Amy’s Kitchen

Amy’s Kitchen creates delicious pre-made meals that are all vegetarian and organic. They even have vegan and gluten free options as well. If you want to hear our full conversation from November of 2021, check out episode 36 here.

B Lab US & Canada

B Lab is a leader in economic systems change, their global network creates standards, policies, and tools for businesses looking to use business as a force for good. To hear our full conversation with current CEO of B Labs US & Canada, Jorge Fontanez from October 2022, take a listen to episode 58. To hear our full conversation with Andrew Kahan from December of 2021, tune in to episode 38.

MPOWERD

MPOWERD is lighting the way in social enterprise. Celebrating 10 years in business they have impacted 4 million lives and diverted 3 million tonnes of carbon through their portable solar powered lights and chargers. To hear our full conversation from August of 2022, check out episode 52.

ShoppingGives

B Corp ShoppingGives makes connecting with customers and supporting the causes you care about, a seamless experience. Full convo from ep. 27 here. 

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In this episode you will hear from certified B Corps Ben & Jerry's, Patagonia, Beautycounter, and the nonprofit Vote Early Day, that are all engaging with democracy and taking a stand in support of justice and strengthening our democracy.

Additional Links

B Lab US & Canada Voting Rights Resources

Openstates - a site where you find your legislators and track legislation you care about.

VoteForward - write letters to voters!

Resources From the United Nations

UN SDG 16 Overview

UN SDG 16 Climate Action Targets

In this Episode

Beautycounter

A certified B Corp for shopping for clean beauty and safer skin care for all skin types. They work hard to screen their ingredients for safety so you can have beauty rituals that come with a peace of mind. Lindsay Dahl was their SVP of Mission at the time of the recording in October of 2021, to hear our full conversation with Lindsay Dahl check out episode 32. 

Ben & Jerry’s

Certified B Corp Ben & Jerry’s is synonymous with more than just ice cream, it’s often associated with the fight for justice. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have been using their national platform of tasty ice cream to advocate on behalf of justice for a long time. To hear our full interview with Ben Cohen, take a listen to episode 20 which aired in May of 2021. 

B Lab US & Canada’s CEO Jorge Fontanez

B Lab is a leader in economic systems change, their global network creates standards, policies, and tools for businesses looking to use business as a force for good. To hear our full conversation with Jorge from October 2022, take a listen to episode 58. 

Patagonia

A certified B Corp outdoor clothing and gear brand for silent sports. They guarantee everything they make, the know how the clothes they make are made, they help to keep gear working, and they give back 1% for every sale.  We’ve had Rebecca on the show a couple of times, and both conversations covered a lot of ground related to voting and democracy. To hear our first conversation with Rebecca in September of 2021, tune in to episode 29. To hear our conversation exclusively about GOTV from October of 2022 check out episode 56.

Vote Early Day

Vote Early Day is a celebration of democracy by creating events and opportunities for communities to turn out to vote collectively, early. To hear our full conversation with Bryce from October of 2022, check out episode 56.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land. In this episode you will hear from past conversations we've had with certified B Corps that are supporting the care of our lands by working to change industry norms and reinventing supply chain norms. In this episode you will hear from Vanessa Barboni Hallik the founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow along with Brianne West, the founder and CEO of Ethique. 

Additional Resources

The Roles of Forests - from the Ecological Society of America

Helpful Links from the United Nations

UN SDG 15 Overview

UN SDG 15 Climate Action Targets

Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this Episode

Another Tomorrow

Vanessa Barboni Hallik, the founder of Another Tomorrow, a new women’s clothing brand is on a mission to bring transparency and true sustainability to the fashion industry. She shares with us the some of the unspoken truths of clothing and fashion and is actively working to change them. To hear our full conversation with Vanessa, listen in to episode 23 here.

Ethique

CEO and founder of the global skin and hair care brand Ethique, Brianne West shared with us her story of how she built a values based company that is rooted in supporting people and planet. Based in New Zealand, Brianne has brought cruelty free, palm oil free, products to homes around the globe while supporting producers and growers of her ingredients through direct trade and fair trade practices. To hear our full conversation with Brianne, tune in to episode 37 here.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below Water. In this episode you will hear from past conversations we've had with certified B Corps that are dedicating their businesses to our sustainable harvest and care for our oceans. In this episode is co-founder of Luke's Lobster Ben Conniff; Founder of United by Blue, Brian Linton; and co-founder of Bureo, Ben Kneppers.

Additional Resources

5 GYRES

GLOBAL GHOST GEAR

PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION

SURF RIDER FOUNDATION

Helpful Links from the United Nations

UN SDG 14 Overview

UN SDG 14 Climate Action Targets

Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this Episode

Luke’s Lobster

A certified B Corp that is bringing its customers traceable, sustainable seafood to guests across the country in their shacks, grocery stores and shipping nationwide to doorsteps. They work directly with fishermen to hand pick the best seafood.  To hear our full conversation with Ben Conniff, check out episode 12 here.

United by Blue

A certified B Corp that is making sustainably-made clothing and tools for a plastic-free life. For every 1 product purchased, 1 pound of trash is removed from waterways. To hear our full conversation with Brian Linton, tune in to episode 18.

Bureo

A certified B Corp making skateboards from 100% post-consumer recycled fishing nets. They have a recycling program in Chile, “Net Positiva”, which provides fishing net collection points to keep plastic fishing nets out of our oceans.  To hear our full conversation with Ben Kneppers, listen to the full episode 16.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #13 Climate Action. You’ll hear from certified B Corps TripZero, Native, Patagonia, and 1% for the Planet. This episode is all about B Corps paving the way and setting great examples of how, as a business, you can be profitable and put protecting our planet first. Tune in to hear from these four leading organizations that exist to support people and planet. 

Additional Learning & Resources Around Climate Action

Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company, Ensuring Profits Go to Fight Climate Change - NBC News

REI Presents: Everything to Lose by Pattie Gonia - Youtube 3:35 video

Connect With Environmental Action Groups - Patagonia Action Works

Book Recommendations (check your library or local book store, or support certified B Corps Better World Books or Book Shop)

Braiding Sweet Grass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

The Intersectional Environmentalists by Leah Thomas

Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard

Helpful Links from the United Nations

UN SDG 13 Overview

UN SDG 13 Climate Action Targets

Links to the Organizations Highlighted in this Episode

1% for the Planet

A nonprofit that represents a global network of businesses, individuals and environmental organizations tackling our planet’s most pressing environmental issues.  To hear our full interview with Celine Miranda, click here.

Native

A certified B Corp that works with organizations to activate climate solutions 

that impact the communities and ecosystems important to your business.  To hear our full interview with Claire Lafave, click here.

Patagonia

A certified B Corp outdoor clothing and gear brand for silent sports. They guarantee everything they make, the know how the clothes they make are made, they help to keep gear working, and they give back 1% for every sale.  To hear our full interview with Rebecca Goodstein, click here.


TripZero

A certified B Corp serves event leaders worldwide to help them protect the planet by using your hotel blocks to planet forests.  To hear our full interview with Eric Zimmerman, click here.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12 is Responsible Consumption and Production. In this episode we share some tips for how to be a more responsible consumer, and share how one certified B Corp is working to make the promotional products industry more sustainable. You'll hear from Mel Hubner at Brand Fuel, Cullen Schwarz the CEO and Founder of DoneGood, and we're going to leave you with a quote from Ben Kneppers, co-founder of Bureo.

Additional Learning Resources & Brand Mentions 

A Whopping 91 Percent of Plastic Isn’t Recycled - National Geographic
B Corp Directory
Consumer Manifesto - complete pop up on website for free download
Evrnu - a certified B Corp working towards a circular economy
Lomi in home composter - from certified b corp Pela
Scrapp App - a free app to help you know what to recycle 

UNH B impact Clinic

Helpful Links from the United Nations

UN SDG 12 Sustainable Cities and Communities Targets

UN SDG 12 Overview
What is the Triple Planetary Crisis? - from the UN Climate Change

Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this Episode

Brand Fuel
Is a certified B Corp brand merchandising agency with a focus on creating meaningful connections and sustainability.

Bureo
Takes post consumer fishnets and is spinning up new innovative ways to upcycle by creating high quality goods for Patagonia and the rest of their brand partners. To hear our full conversation with co-founder Ben Kneppers, take a listen to episode 16.

DoneGood
Is the Amazon of social good. They are an online market place where you can purchase everything from bed sheets, to barbecue sauce. They vet every vendor thoroughly to ensure they are doing right by people and planet.  To hear our full conversation with Cullen Schwarz, check out episode 55.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #11 is Sustainable Cities & Communities. In this episode we share how business leaders we know are making real change to make their communities more sustainable. You’ll hear from an urban planner thinking about where people live and work, and a sustainable tourism company thinking about where people play.

Additional Learning & Resources Around Sustainable Cities and Communities

Earth Data on UN SDG 11 Pathfinder

Recipients of the $51,798 donated from The Coconut Traveler's  Responsible Tourism Fee

Aloha Tree Alliance, nonprofit in Hawaii
Conservation Dogs of Hawaii

Hawaii Wildlife Center

Hawaii Association of Watershed Partnerships

Malama i na Honu

Helpful Links from the United Nations

UN SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Targets

UN SDG 11 Overview

Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this Episode

Resilience Planning & Design LLC

Based in New Hampshire, USA, Resilience Planning and Design LLC works with municipalities, state agencies, developers, property owners, and non-profit organizations to craft place based solutions grounded in local knowledge and systems that reinforce community character, support regenerative development, and promote ecological integrity.

The Coconut Traveler

A Certified B Corp doing good in the Hawaiian Islands by planning unique, bespoke journeys that celebrate Hawaiian Islands and lift up your generosity to sustain, restore, and preserve this special place. 

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #10 is Reduced Inequality. You will hear from certified B Corp Sweet Livity on thinking about inequalities in the workplace and we dive deep into a public policy that breeds inequality right here in the United States with hip hop icon Fab 5 Freddy, The executive Director of the Last Prisoner Project, and you will hear from Bernard Noble who was affected firsthand by these injustices. 

Additional Learning & Resources Around Reduced Inequality
Breakdown of Inmates by Offense - Maintained by Federal Bureau of Prisons

Convicted - A Report on How Corporations Exploit the 13th Amendment’s Loophole for Profit from the Corporate Accountability Lab

Incarceration Rates By Country 2023

Increased Incarceration Does Not Reduce Violent Crime - Findings from the US Department of Justice

Private Companies Producing with US Prison Labor in 2020 - From Corporate Accountability Lab

Stanford Center on Poverty & Inequality - 20 Facts about U.S. Inequality that Everyone Should Know

Vagrancy Act of 1866

Book Recommendations (encourage to purchase from black owned book stores)
The Will to Change - bell hooks

How to be Anti-Racist by Ibram Kendi

The New Jim Crow  - Michelle Alexander

Helpful Links from the United Nations
UN SDG 10 Reduced Inequality Targets

UN SDG 10 Overview

Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this Episode

Sweet Livity

A certified B Corp that is supporting leaders and groups serving vulnerable communities to do their jobs to the fullest, with improved well-being, sustainability and results. To learn more about Sweet Livity, you can hear our full conversation in episode #21.

B Noble

Is a cannabis brand created in partnership with Curaleaf that donates 10% of all sales to the efforts of supporting people incarcerated for cannabis possession offenses and supporting them upon reentry to society. 

The Last Prisoner Project 

Is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. They aim to end America’s policy of cannabis criminalization, as well as to repair the harms of this discriminatory and counterproductive crusade. 

You can hear our full conversation with Fab 5 Freddy, Bernard Noble, and Sarah Gersten of The Last Prisoner Project in episode #28.

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