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Better World Books

Better World Books. A Solution That W orks F or Y ou Ireland April 2013. Who are Better World Books?.

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Better World Books

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  1. Better World Books A Solution That Works For You Ireland April 2013

  2. Who are Better World Books? A for-profit social enterprise that collects books and and sells them online, with each sale generating funds for literacy initiatives in the U.K. and around the world. Founded in the US 10 years ago, Better World Books have been operating in the UK since 2008.

  3. Better World Books - Worldwide The global bookshop promoting literacy and saving the environment Raised over £9.2 million for literacy and libraries Donated more than 8.1m books Re-used or recycled over 99m books Process over 600,000 books a week Sell on 53 marketplaces worldwide 7M+ unique customers Ship to 200+ countries

  4. We Are a B Corporation • A new kind of company which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems • Meet higher standards of environmental and social performance, including employees’ interests • B Impact Rating System offers a transparent measure of social and environmental performance • Builds a Movement by unifying B Corporations to change the way business is done

  5. UK Literacy Partners Literacy Partners in the US:

  6. Better World Books – Some Impacts • North Wall Community Training Centre and Harold’s Cross Adult Learning Group €300 each for new books to stock a library • Killarney Adult Literacy Centre was awarded €270 for their innovative ‘Learning through Geography and Gardening’ programmes’. • Tralee Adult Literacy Centre received €200 to purchase novels for their women’s reading circle. • Kenmare Adult Education Centre was awarded €500 to fund a Film and Book (FAB) project.

  7. Better World Books – Our Services Withdrawals, Discards and Waste stream • No barriers in working with BWB– we unlock value and find solutions based on your specific requirements • ALL books collected, including non ISBN and Antiquarian • Better World Books provides: • Free boxes and collections for ANY number of boxes • Multiple sales opportunities • Commission on sales for your library and a literacy partner of your choice

  8. Better World Books – Why work with us? Competitive Advantage • Our traditional competitive advantage remains at our core: • Funding Literacy through key partners such as NALA • Our commitment to the environment and ethical practices; local community projects, donations, re-use and recycling • Our practical solutions are sharp with particular focus on • Logistics – tailored to your specific timings and requirements • Alternative models to suit your library - available if required • Free consultation today or at a time convenient to you

  9. Better World Books A Solution That Works For You Ireland April 2013

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