Fresh fish subscription delivers local seafood caught that week
Springwise has seen its fair share of food subscription services over the years, covering almost anything from artisan breads to meal and music combinations. Our latest spotting is UK’s Catchbox, a non-profit co-operative that delivers whatever fresh fish has been caught by local fishermen each week. READ MORE…
3D-printed rocking stool can be made anywhere and is constructed in seconds
Flatpack goods are meant to make installing new furniture easy for homeowners, but they can often be more hassle than they’re worth, especially when they’re made of cheap materials. Fabsie is enabling customers to purchase a locally-made flatpack stool from anywhere – or even cut it themselves – and assemble it in seconds. READ MORE…
Online farmer’s market enables local, subscription-based food communities
It may be feasible for a large hospital to build and operate its own organic greenhouse, but that’s simply not an option for countless other organizations and communities, however much they might want similar produce. Enter Farmigo, a site that connects local farms with groups such as workplaces, schools and community centers for custom delivery subscriptions direct to a convenient community location. READ MORE…
In Finland, a crowdfunding platform for community projects
Following on from our coverage of Smallknot, the US site that enables residents to support their favorite local businesses with donations, we’ve now discovered another similarly community-minded crowdfunding platform. Operating in Finland, Brickstarter encourages citizens to take civic projects into their own hands, rather than waiting for governments to pick them up. READ MORE…
From Brooklyn, a curated source of locally made gifts
We’ve been writing for years about the power of local roots to give a product extra appeal, and recently we came across another notable example. Similar in many ways to the likes of A Vida Portuguesa and Canadian Blank, With Love, From Brooklyn is a company that curates and sells a variety of gift items that are made in its local area. READ MORE…
First ever hyper-local crowdfunding platform
There are already a number of crowdfunding sites helping companies get their feet off the ground, and many of the ideas we’ve covered on Springwise have made use of these platforms. Now we’ve come across one with a slight twist. Based in New York, Lucky Ant is taking a hyper-local approach, featuring one neighborhood business a week for the local community to support and fund. READ MORE…
Combined deliveries from small, local grocers
It was just a few short months ago that we covered the UK’s Beelocal grocery delivery service, and already we have occasion to cover yet another like-minded venture. Also in the UK, London-based Hubbub lets customers place online grocery orders with multiple local shops and receive a single, aggregated delivery to the door. READ MORE…
