Employing Our Neighbors and Improving Our Planet---Products with Purpose
We all carry bags: book bags, grocery bags, travel bags, etc. But what if the bags we carried had a greater purpose? What if they bettered our planet and employed our next-door neighbors? They can, meet Satchbags. Constructed from upcycled billboard vinyl, Satchbags are weather proof and incredibly durable line of bags, including totes, clutches, lunchboxes and travel duffles. But what's even better, Satchbags are hand-made by at-home seamstresses, providing jobs for our out of work neighbors. Cool environmentally friendly bags made by loving hands, now that’s a product with a purpose.
Providing products to consumers has long been the soul purpose of business- to meet the needs and wants of consumers. But products have the potential to fulfill far greater purposes. Matt Murray, founder of Satchbags and the AAYP (theaayp.org), will share how creating products and businesses with greater purpose can fundamentally change the landscape of traditional business.
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Audra Ohlweiler commented
This is such a great way to employ American workers while helping the earth and looking good doing it!
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Misol Rodríguez commented
These Satchbags would make great gifts! Let's help others help us all by giving the gift of Satchbags!
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Misol Rodríguez commented
Weather-proof accesories are such a great investment. I won't get any tennis shoes or jackets that aren't water-proof! Keep up the good work!
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Misol Rodríguez commented
This is a time when people need jobs. This sounds like a "productive" one!
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Misol Rodríguez commented
I think this is a great idea! Third-world countries already take their own bags to markets. Why should we not follow their lead!