Here at Scream Agency, we love to support brands that are using business as a force for good. There’s no better time to shop for products from B Corporations than during the gift-giving season. This year, we’ve curated gift ideas from local Colorado B Corporations for Foodies, Self Care’ers and more. These B Corps are a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Why not give in more ways than one this year?
We hope you can use this B Corp gift guide to help spread a bit of cheer this holiday season!
Colorado B Corp Gift Guide
For the Foodie:
Quinn Foods
Industry: Food Products/Snacks
Headquarters: Boulder, CO
Certified since: October 2023
About: Kristy Lewis, mom of 3 boys, founded Quinn in 2010 with a mission to revolutionize the food industry. Since its inception, Quinn has been committed to climate-friendly agriculture practices and ingredient transparency. Quinn is known for industry firsts like microwave popcorn in a Pure Pop Bag made of compostable paper and free of chemical or plastic coatings, the first whole grain and gluten-free pretzel, and the first gluten-free filled pretzel nuggets.
Bluebird Botanicals
Industry: Food/hemp extract products
Headquarters: Louisville, CO
Certified since: December 2019
About: Bluebird Botanicals, a Certified B Corp, provides high-quality hemp extract products and uses its profits to support the planet and the people that inhabit it. Bluebird ensures quality by partnering with carefully vetted supply chain partners, sourcing pesticide-free hemp from Colorado, and producing in-house. They’re also the first CBD company certified as glyphosate-residue free.
The Tea Spot
Industry: Beverages
Headquarters: Boulder, CO
Certified since: August 2011
About: The Tea Spot, a B Corp certified Public Benefit Corporation, makes whole leaf tea effortless and accessible while embodying a culture of giving. They donate 10% of sales to cancer survivors and community wellness programs, totaling over 10 million cups of tea.
For the Traveler:
The Pad Silverthorne
Industry: Accommodation/Travel
Headquarters: Summit County, CO
Certified since: August 2023
About: The PAD, a boutique hotel and hostel in Summit County, prioritizes social lodging for travelers seeking unique and affordable accommodations in the mountains. Beyond hosting events for the local community, many of which benefit non-profit organizations, the PAD embraces a triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit. They’re also Summit County’s first B Corporation certified business.
Collective Retreats
Industry: Accommodation/Travel
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Certified since: April 2023
About: Collective Retreats is proud to be the first and largest global outdoor hospitality brand to receive certified B-Corp status. They are committed to connecting people, building a greater awareness for the natural beauty that surrounds us, and delivering unique luxury travel experiences that are more memorable and less extractive than traditional hotels. For every stay booked at a Collective Retreats location, one tree will be planted to help fight deforestation and climate change.
For the Sporty One:
Trash Panda Disc Golf
Industry: Sports Goods
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Certified since: August 2023
About: Trash Panda Disc Golf produces disc golf products from recycled plastic, diverting over 11,000 pounds of plastic from landfills. Trash Panda actively pushes its sustainability mission through worldwide disc golf course clean-ups, used disc holiday swaps, and implementing local disc recycling stations.
Icelantic Skis
Industry: Sports Goods
Headquarters: Golden, CO
Certified since: July 2022
About: Icelantic Skis, a Certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral, is committed to building high-quality skis that last through sustainable practices. Icelantic’s mission is twofold: To both create a product and experience that inspires people to Return To Nature, and to create a culture that leaves the world better than we found it.
For the Self Care’er:
Spinster Sisters
Industry: Beauty/Skincare
Headquarters: Golden, CO
Certified since: March 2022
About: Spinster Sisters Co. is a conscious skincare company that is woman-owned, cruelty-free, and committed to being climate neutral. They create premium, plant-based products with natural, ethically sourced ingredients, while reducing plastic consumption through sustainable packaging and consumer education.
Let Em Have It Salon
Industry: Beauty/Hair
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Certified since: November 2017
About: Let Em Have It Salon’s mission is to keep the planet as beautiful and healthy as the hair they create. They use natural products and recycle 98% of waste to Green Circle Salons. Their culture encourages a healthier and sustainable lifestyle, positively impacting their team, customers, and community.
For the Online Shopper:
Simple Switch
Industry: Online Marketplace/Shopping
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Certified since: January 2021
About: Simple Switch is an online marketplace for ethical shopping, offering 3,000+ products with unique social or environmental impacts. Through the power of positive purchasing, Simple Switch aims to redirect a portion of the $600 billion in annual domestic online spending towards mission-driven companies making a difference.
Makeena, Inc.
Industry: Online/Mobile Shopping
Headquarters: Boulder, CO
Certified since: January 2020
About: Makeena is a rewards app that connects its users to products that are better for their health, life, and the planet. Many of the products you’ll find on Makeena are part of a larger movement to build better businesses. Makeena gives back to environmental nonprofits as a member of 1% for the Planet and partners with other mindful companies.
For the Eco-Friendly Crafter:
Bloomin
Industry: Paper Products
Headquarters: Boulder, CO
Certified since: January 2016
About: Bloomin is the original manufacturer of hand-made, recycled seeded paper. Initially sold as greeting cards, Bloomin paper has grown to include promotional products, stationery, direct marketing solutions, and wedding invitations. Committed to eco-friendly practices, Bloomin uses 100% post-industrial recycled paper, vegetable-based pigments, water-based inks, corn-based packaging, and a 30kW solar power system to meet all energy needs. They even have a category of Holiday & Events seed papers!
National B Corp Favorites with a Colorado presence:
Cotopaxi
Industry: Apparel
Headquarters: Utah
CO presence: Stores in Boulder + Denver + Lone Tree + Castle Rock, CO
Certified since: December, 2015
About: Cotopaxi creates innovative outdoor products and experiences that help reduce global poverty, move people to do good, and inspire adventure. As a B Corp, Cotopaxi closely monitors its performance against its goals, emphasizing social and environmental change. Cotopaxi’s values are integrated into all operations, including employees’ “in-the-wild” time and a skills-based volunteering initiative.
Marine Layer
Industry: Apparel
Headquarters: California
CO presence: Stores in Boulder + Denver, CO
Certified since: December, 2022
About: Marine Layer’s mission is to create the world’s softest clothing, while reducing the environmental impact of textile production. Through their Re-Spun program, they divert clothing from landfills, recycling over 575,000 t-shirts (about 177,000 lbs) as of December 2022. Marine Layer aims to achieve “tee-shirt” neutrality by 2025, collecting and diverting one shirt from landfills for each one sold.
Shine Pet Food
Industry: Food Products/Pets
Headquarters: New Mexico
CO presence: Stores in Boulder + Denver, CO
Certified since: November, 2022
About: Shine Pet Food offers 40+ organic certified pet products from local ranches, using only pasture-raised, wild-caught, or wild-harvested ingredients. Committed to combating climate change, Shine Pet Food solely uses ingredients and packaging that consider environmental impact, social impact, nutrition, and animal welfare. Their mission is to increase transparency and establish a new standard for sustainability in the pet food industry.
Gotham Greens
Industry: Food Products/Growing Perennial Crops
Headquarters: NY
CO presence: Greenhouses in Aurora + Windsor, CO
Certified since: September, 2021
About: Gotham Greens revolutionizes the food system with a focus on people and the planet. They produce and deliver sustainable leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces from climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including two locations in Colorado.
And if creative branding is on your shopping list, Scream Agency is a B Corp and could be the perfect gift for any company looking to increase their brand marketing, digital presence or CSR storytelling.
Happy holiday gifting from Scream Agency!