Simple Switch: Revolutionizing Ethical Shopping and Empowering Businesses for a Sustainable Future

In a world where ethical and sustainable choices are becoming increasingly important, Simple Switch stands out as a beacon of hope. This online store has made it their mission to curate and promote thousands of ethical and sustainable products, all while sharing captivating stories of the brands they support. Since Rachel, the founder of Simple Switch, received a grant of $1,000 from 1000 Gretas in June 2021, the company has experienced remarkable growth and achieved significant milestones. Let's take a closer look at their journey and the positive impact they are making in the world of ethical shopping.

Expanding Horizons

From Consumer to Business-to-Business Sales: Simple Switch's commitment to sustainability goes beyond individual consumers; they have successfully ventured into business-to-business sales, revolutionizing the way companies approach sustainability in their operations and corporate gifting. By partnering with businesses, Simple Switch is empowering them to become more conscious in their back-end operations. This expansion has created a ripple effect, as these businesses, in turn, influence their suppliers and stakeholders, fostering a wider culture of sustainability.

Sharing the Stage with Giants

ECommerce Operations & Logistics Summit and Companies for Net Zero Conference: Simple Switch's exceptional work in promoting ethical shopping practices has earned them recognition among industry giants. They were honored to be a keynote speaker at the ECommerce Operations & Logistics Summit, sharing the stage with renowned brands like H&M, Burton, and REI. This opportunity further solidified Simple Switch's position as a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

The company made a significant impact at the Companies for Net Zero Conference, an exclusive gathering focused on addressing the climate crisis. Simple Switch was affectionately dubbed the "gateway drug to sustainability" for businesses, emphasizing their ability to inspire and guide large corporations towards sustainable practices. Their presence at these prominent events not only showcases their expertise but also demonstrates their commitment to driving real change on a global scale.

Looking Ahead

Empowering Businesses to Be Ethical Consumers: Simple Switch's future plans revolve around strengthening their business-to-business sales model. By focusing on empowering companies to become ethical consumers, they aim to encourage the adoption of sustainable supplies and practices within corporate offices. This approach has the potential to create a significant impact, as large organizations have the capacity to influence entire industries and supply chains. Simple Switch envisions a future where sustainability becomes the norm in every business, and they are committed to making this vision a reality.

Simple Switch has emerged as a trailblazer in the world of ethical shopping, offering a diverse range of sustainable products while promoting impactful brands and sharing their stories. Through their expansion into business-to-business sales, they have unlocked new avenues for sustainability, helping companies transform their operations and corporate gifting practices. Their appearances at prestigious industry events have further solidified their position as leaders in the field, earning them accolades and recognition among industry giants. As they look ahead, Simple Switch remains committed to empowering businesses to become ethical consumers, thereby accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future. With their unwavering dedication, Simple Switch is setting a new standard for ethical shopping and inspiring positive change around the globe.

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What is Intersectional Agriculture?

Our August 2021 Grantee, Artistic Apothecary's founding steward kuwa jasiri is cultivating a culture of seed saving, generational healing and an impactful space for genderqueer people of heritage. This has me thinking through the intersectional approach to agriculture and our lives.

What’s the definition of Intersectional Agriculture? It’s the crossing of two (or more) issues or ideas that creates a unique and helpful perspective. The concept can apply to anything from race, gender, disability, sexuality, and more. Why does intersectionality matter when it comes to agriculture? Well, because agriculture has long been associated with one issue- food production.

1) Socially conscious farming

There are two main reasons for socially conscious farming. The first one is that we need a lot more sustainable food sources. We are running out of natural resources and we need to slow down climate change. A problem with conventional farming is that pesticides and fertilizer pollute our water supplies, leading to less fertile land, which makes farmers resort to using even more chemicals to grow enough crops for consumption. A second reason for socially conscious farming has to do with social justice: Not everyone in society has access to affordable or nutritious food sources.

2) Cultivating Community through Farming

Many people, whether they’re conscious of it or not, live in a food aphartied. These are areas without access to healthy, affordable food. There has been a lot of talk about community gardens as a solution for these issues—and they can be helpful—but there are other types of agriculture that can create real change. Intersectional agriculture (IA) creates access to healthy food for residents by centering the impacted individuals in community decision making and education, rather than thinking about them as beneficiaries. IA seeks to bring different races, classes, genders and ethnicities together on farms while offering opportunities to learn about and help run agriculture efforts themselves.

3) Applying intersectionality in your projects

Intersectionality is an important concept for every aspect of our lives as we continue to advance and fight climate change. It refers to how various aspects of our identity—race, gender, sexuality, disability status, etc.—intersect with one another to inform our social locations in society. In other words: we can’t fully understand what it means to be human without also understanding how many different facets of identity impact each person’s unique experience of living in a certain time and place.

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