People and Planet First

Gospel House has been manufacturing fair trade wooden toys, puzzles, games, and mobiles for export since 1977. Presently, they now manufacture toys using Solar Energy. They're on a mission to provide training and employment opportunities to young people in rural areas, add value to locally available resources, and improve the living standards of their employees and producers. They're #PeopleAndPlanetFirst verified and a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) Learn more: https://www.woodbrix.com/

“The Portland People and Planet First Showcase was an inspiring event that brought together businesses with shared values who are truly committed to making a difference through their products and services. We believe that organizations prosper when wellness is a central focus – from operations that consider the people they service to employee wellness programs and purchasing with impact in mind,” shared Tracey Abell.

Searching for ways to measure the impact of your work? Social Good Outpost has recently launched their impact measurement tool, Impact Recorder. This has been developed with and for small teams and solo founders who need to keep track of impact and operations on a time and resource budget. It helps automate logging and they provide a set up service to customise each tool for each organisation using it. Learn more about the Impact Recorder here: https://lnkd.in/gK-ajuCj #PeopleAndPlanetFirst

Congratulations to Pan Academies of Creative Arts (PACA) (Australia)?on becoming a People and Planet First Verified Social Enterprise. PACA creates accessible performing arts productions and educational programmes that inspire creativity, foster diversity and promote positive social change. They specialise in live theater events, drama, dance and singing classes for young people and mentorship programs, workshops and performance opportunities to help artists grow their careers. PACA Productions offers subscription memberships for individuals and businesses to access cultural events and activities, participate in networking opportunities and increase their brand visibility. They create inclusive spaces, offer affordable and discounted tickets, connect audiences with diverse cultures and traditions and use the power of the arts to address social issues. PACA Productions implements energy-efficient practices in their productions, promotes carpooling and public transport and sources local materials whenever possible. PACA is a member of the Social Enterprise NSW and ACT (SECNA) and Social Enterprise Australia. Become People and Planet First verified here: https://lnkd.in/dQFQKm_H #socialenterprise #peopleandplanetfirst SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C.

This #PeopleAndPlanetFirst verified enterprise, SpaZa is on a mission to transform South African homes, one eco-friendly product at a time! Their handcrafted housewares aren't just beautiful, they're fair trade certified, locally made with organic cotton and they foster community employment. From reusable dish covers to stylish table decor, they're proof that sustainability can be stunning. Want to make a difference? Shop consciously with SpaZa Gift and Home: https://ow.ly/ICFs50VeGK0 #SustainableLiving #FairTrade #SouthAfricanCrafts

What are some of the milestones from this Bangladesh a not-for-profit fair trade organization that's empowers disadvantaged women? Updates from BaSE Bangladesh include: ?? Expanding their warehouse which includes a guest room and display area to improve visitor experience. ?? Developed innovative handcrafted designs, including wooden & crochet fruits and vegetables, macramé plant hangers and more. ?? Improve community growth by organising workshops to support producers on improving product quality and incorporating sustainable practices. BaSE is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization and a #PeopleAndPlanetFirst verified enterprise. Get in touch with them: https://lnkd.in/emgHG_pM Here's how to be part of global change by getting your enterprise verified: https://lnkd.in/guzbYhSa

The People and Planet First showcase last week was fantastic, highlighting some of the businesses that make Portland great and generating new ideas and excitement around shifting our economic system to one that serves all forms of life - ecosystems and humans. The pilot program facilitated by The Impact Collective PDX over the last year has started to shift actual purchasing dollars to People and Planet First verified organizations. The more we purchase from local, sustainable businesses, the more we keep money circulating in our own neighborhoods where it can do good. And as always, nice to hang with friends, Funnelbox Video & Animation, Kate Dixon, The Impact Collective PDX, Mighty Epiphyte | Impacts Coach | B CorpGuide & Benefit Reporting at Place to B

New Avenues Ink creates printed promotional products and provides paid internships and career mentorship to young adults experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Portland, Oregon. They offer screen printed apparel, branded merchandise for organisations and events and warehousing and fulfillment services. They also organise live screen printing experiences that are ideal for team-building workshops, company retreats, festivals and other events. New Avenues INK helps interns build confidence and work experience, learn transferrable manufacturing, time management and teamwork skills and transition to stable housing and employment. New Avenues INK is wholly owned by New Avenues for Youth, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus to support local young people in need.

?? #YCareers is officially a people + planet first #verified social enterprise! ?? This verification reflects our commitment to putting purpose, people, and the planet at the heart of everything we do. ?? As a verified social enterprise, we’re dedicated to creating positive change by providing young people with #education, training, and #meaningfulwork opportunities within the education and care sector. ?? We’re proud to be part of this global network, where every step we take helps build a better world for all. People and Planet First The Y Australia World YMCA #PeopleAndPlanetFirst #Sustainability #SocialEnterprise #SocialImpact #FutureOfWork

2 more days until our People and Planet First showcase event! While we've been focusing on sharing more about the PPF orgs who will be showcasing, this is also an opportunity for us to share the stories of the buyers who were a part of the Impact Purchasing Pilot. Join us this Thursday! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gVXhWGHr LAIKA Studios joined our Impact Purchasing Pilot as a Sustainer Sponsor last year with a very particular need - material for their puppet shoes! It's been a blast working with their team and learning more about material sourcing. Crystal Sincoff ????? (Director of People Administrative Services) had this to say about their experience. “Working with The Impact Collective to better align our purchasing with our sustainability goals at LAIKA has been a rewarding experience. With their help we have been able to find resource options in our local community that are People and Planet First in a very niche market. We look forward to continuing our partnership and seeing the local vendor opportunities we will explore in the coming year.”