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Top 10 Socially Responsible Subscription Boxes

Socially Responsible Subscription Boxes
Written by Jonathan Lambert

Socially Conscious Subscription Boxes: From Clothing to Wine

Monthly subscription boxes are insanely popular right now, and the trend shows no signs of dying down. While you can find a million different subscription boxes on the market, not all of them are socially responsible.  That’s why Socially Conscious Brands is happy to offer up our Top 10 List of Subscription Boxes that are affordable, fun and — most importantly — trying to make the world a better place.

1.UrthBox

UrthBox Subscription Box

UrthBox Subscription Box

Category: Healthy Snacks

Description: Urth Box wants to make health a priority, by surprising you with an assortment of full-size snack products for your personal use and much larger boxes for your office.

Why It’s On Our List: Obesity rates, especially for children, are skyrocketing. Urth Box wants to make the world a healthier place, by sending you and/or your office snack foods that have passed strict ingredient, sourcing, calorie, nutrition and manufacturing standards. They also offer gluten-free, diet, classic and vegan options.

Cost: $12 and up.

Deal: Save up to $30 by signing up here.

2. CauseBox

CauseBox Subscription Box

CauseBox Subscription Box

Category: Socially Conscious Products

Description: The Cause Box – which comes out on a quarterly basis – is filled with a seasonal selection of socially conscious products from companies that are trying to change the world.  

Why It’s On Our List: Cause Box products help provide jobs, meals, education, clean water and more to communities in need. To date, Cause Box has donated over 20,000 meals globally.

Cost: $49/quarter for products worth over $150

Deal: Get free shipping by signing up here.

3. Globe In

Globe In Subscription Box

Globe In Subscription Box

Category: Global Artisan Products

Description: Monthly, themed boxes that feature heart-warming products from artisans around the globe.

Why It’s On Our List: Supports artisans in impoverished areas, while using only fair trade products that are ethically sourced.

Cost: $35 and up.

Deal: Buy 3 Artisan Boxes and Get One Free here.

4. EcoCentric Mom

EcoCentric Mom Subscription Box

EcoCentric Mom Subscription Box

Category: Healthy Gifts for Mom & Baby

Description: Ecocentric Mom offers three different subscription box packages: Pregnancy Box, Mom & Baby Box, and Mom Box. Each box contains curated beauty products, bath & body products, snacks, baby care items and more.

Why It’s On Our List: Features healthy, socially-conscious brands for moms and babies.

Cost: $22 and up

Deal: Save 40% off your first month by signing up here with the coupon code: ECOHOLIDAY

5. Winc

Winc Wine Subscription Box

Winc Wine Subscription Box

Category: Wine

Description: Choose from a box curated based on your palate, or purchase individual products in their retail store. Either way, there is a 100% satisfaction guarantee and you never have to pay for a bottle you don’t like.

Why It’s On Our List: Sustainably sourced and…um…because it’s wine!!!

Cost: $13 and up.

Deal: Save up to $20 off your first order by signing up/making purchases here.

6. Bookroo

Bookroo Children's Book Subscription Box

Bookroo Children’s Book Subscription Box

Category: Children’s Books

Description: Foster your children’s love of reading with this awesome subscription service. Each book contains either 3 board books or 2 picture books, which always exceed the value of your box.

Why It’s On Our List: Their mission is to enable and empower parents to build their children’s book collections in an affordable and exciting way through curated monthly book deliveries.

Cost: $16 and up

Deal: Get 15% off by signing up for their newsletter and making a purchase here.

7. American Gluten Free

American Gluten-Free Subscription Box

American Gluten-Free Subscription Box

Category: Gluten Free & Dairy Free Snacks and Food

Description: Choose from three different box options: the Foodie Meal Box (includes food, recipes and sometimes kitchen gadgets), the Discovery Snack Box (on-the-go and at-home foods and snacks that are designed to be convenient and fast) and the International Box (gluten and dairy free products from around the world). 

Why It’s On Our List: American Gluten-Free finds itself on our list because they donate a percentage of profits to charity, most products are sourced from independent businesses across the U.S., and they offer quality foods and snacks to people with serious allergies.

Cost: $23 and up

Deal: Get $10 off any subscription box here. Just wait for the pop-up!

8. Teacher Peach

Teacher Peach Subscription Box

Teacher Peach Subscription Box

Category: Gifts for Teachers

Description: Teacher Peach offers a number of gifts for your favorite educators. They also offer a subscription service that includes greeting cards, postcards, stickers, supplies and more.

Why It’s On Our List: Teachers are amazing, and 10% of profits from every sale is donated to Teacher Peach Seeds, which supports teachers and students.

Cost: $10 and up   

Deal: Get up to 50% off a subscription box here, for a limited time only.

9. FashionABLE

FashionABLE Jewelry Subscription Box

FashionABLE Jewlery Subscription Box

Category: Jewelry

Description: Products can be purchased individually or you can purchase a Monthly Maker’s Box that includes a unique piece of jewelry.

Why It’s On Our List: The beautiful products featured are made by women who overcame amazing odds.

Cost: $20/month

Deal: Sign up for their newsletter and get $10 off your next order here.

10. Junior Explorers

Junior Explorers Education Subscription Box

Junior Explorers Education Subscription Box

Category: Children’s Education Products

Description: Subscription box includes adventure bundles and a 10-piece kit filled with collectibles, activities, and fun. Kids can play and discover new ecosystems and animals in every adventure. There is also a mystery that children can solve online.

Why It’s On Our List: In addition to providing important educational resources to children, a $1 donation is made to conservation efforts for each mission completed.

Cost: $16/month and up.

Buy: Sign up for gifts for the home or classroom here.

About the author

Jonathan Lambert

After years of covering Pop Culture & Entertainment news, Jonathan decided it was time to do… well, something that actually matters. Now, more than ever, he believes that we have an obligation to fight for disenfranchised people everywhere, protect our endangered planet and make a conscientious choice to purchase products that serve a greater purpose. After all, we are in this together. In addition to hopefully making the world a better, more sustainable place, he also dreams of never writing another article about the Kardashians. Please join us in this endeavor. Yes, even you, Kim.

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