Similar to the motivation behind social entrepreneurship, consumers feel more comfortable buying products from or investing in companies when they know
their money is also going toward a worthy cause.
A very popular trend with forming new businesses is creating products or offering
services that help preserve our environment.
So while you’re pondering your next big idea, think about ways in which common products harm the environment. There might be a way to achieve your dream and AND help the environment. We scoured over
AngelList’s list of Environmental Innovation Startups to find a few companies
that may help inspire you to consider solving the issues that
plague our planet while starting your own company.
1.
Tumml – I know it’s cliché to put the number one followed company on AngelList as my number one choice but Tumml is the epitome of
lending a helping hand. They are
attempting to help guide startups that will help revolutionize the next batch
of great environmentally friendly products.
It’s more of an initiative than a company but it's a great example of
looking at the big picture when starting a company. This is a mission driven business and I love
that.
2.
InnSania – this company has developed a sanitary
way to reuse water in bathrooms. It
comes in the form of a module and is still in a development phase but holds
great promise. This company not only
aims to providing sanitation to underprivileged companies but it also conserves
water. Any companies with a dual mission like
this one always have a greater appeal.
3.
Weekend Swap – A great way to share your outdoor
toys with others while making a little money doing it. I’m a little biased because one of the
founders is Zio Ziegler, one of my favorite artists.
4.
Synodon – Synodon has a much more serious tone
then some of the other companies I featured because they have created a product
that can be attached to helicopters and can sense where dangerous gas leaks may
be occurring. This video will help
explain.
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