BetterWorldBooks

Better World Books is an American online bookstore founded in 2002 by three college friends. Based in Mishawaka, Indiana, the company’s mission is to promote literacy and sustainability by selling used and new books while supporting various literacy and education initiatives. The company offers a wide selection of books, including new, used and rare books. Customers can purchase books in a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, textbooks and children’s books. Better World Books has partnerships with various libraries, schools and other organisations to source their books, which means that a portion of their sales goes towards supporting these organisations and their literacy programmes. The company promotes a ‘triple bottom line’ approach, meaning that it prioritises people, planet and profit equally. The company strives to be environmentally responsible by promoting the reuse of books and minimising waste. For example, the company has a ‘Book for Book’ programme, which means that for every book purchased, a book is donated to someone in need. They also use 100% recycled packaging and offer carbon neutral shipping options.