What Goods That Matter Is All About
Goods That Matter creates everyday design goods, but not just any goods—these are products with extraordinary impact. It’s a trusted home for eco-conscious customers looking to buy the highest quality, eco-friendly items for daily use. The brand offers a carefully curated selection of eco home and lifestyle goods designed to eliminate plastic waste from everyday life. Every product is crafted from eco-friendly materials and supports unique social and environmental causes, making each purchase meaningful beyond just the item itself.
The Main Benefits of Choosing Goods That Matter
Here’s why this project stands out:
- 10% of proceeds from Goods That Matter-made products flow directly to causes that boost health, happiness, and sustainability locally and globally.
- Certified B-Corp and the first Benefit Corporation in Louisiana, showcasing a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
- Part of the GOOD 100 and has donated over $81,000 to partner causes to date.
- All products are made in America, proudly certified by the Made in America (MIA) Project.
- Focus on eliminating plastic waste and promoting low waste, handmade, and custom eco-friendly goods.
The Mission Behind the Movement
Tippy Tippens, the Chief Eternal Optimist and founder of Goods That Matter, is a social entrepreneur and designer passionate about sustainable and equitable growth. She believes the objects we live with should work for us, not against us, and is deeply committed to fighting climate change. After moving from Brooklyn to New Orleans in 2010 following the BP Oil Spill, she created BirdProject Soap, which sparked the idea for Goods That Matter. The company began on Kickstarter and has grown through programs like Propeller’s Fellowship and New Ventures Accelerator. Tippy’s background includes teaching Social Political Design, designing for major brands, and holding advanced degrees in Industrial Design and Fine Arts.
Understanding Benefit Corporations
Goods That Matter is proud to be the first Benefit Corporation in Louisiana and achieved Certified B-Corp status in September 2023. This progressive business structure is now available in 36 states and internationally. It helps companies like Goods That Matter define and report their positive social and environmental impacts, embrace a triple bottom line approach, attract impact investors, and stand out as businesses committed to social good. It’s a powerful way to use business as a force for solving social and environmental problems.
Made in America, Made for Impact
All Goods That Matter products are made right here in the U.S., crafted from eco-friendly materials. This commitment to local production supports American jobs and ensures high-quality standards. Being certified by the MIA Project adds an extra layer of trust and transparency, reinforcing the brand’s dedication to sustainability and ethical manufacturing.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Supporting community health through donations and sustainable products.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Promoting fair labor practices and local manufacturing.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Offering plastic-free, low waste, and eco-friendly goods.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Fighting climate change through sustainable design and materials.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – Supporting environmental causes that protect ecosystems.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with social and environmental organizations worldwide.
The Story That Drives Goods That Matter
At its core, Goods That Matter is about creating everyday design goods with extraordinary impact. It’s a brand that offers eco-conscious customers a trusted place to find high-quality, eco-friendly products that help eliminate plastic waste in daily life. More than just products, it’s a movement that gives back—supporting social causes, empowering communities, and making the world a better place one thoughtfully designed item at a time. From New Orleans roots to a global vision, this women-owned company is proving that business can be a powerful tool for good.
