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CAUSE Categories - Actions - Commitments - Example Actions
At LiveImpact.io, our goal is to make real-world actions visible, trackable, and meaningful. The examples listed here ranging from broad cause categories like Climate & Environment or Racial Justice, to specific commitments like reducing single-use plastics or supporting fair-wage businesses—show the kinds of causes and actions that could be included on the platform.
But this is not a final list. What gets tracked, and what rises to the top, will ultimately depend on what our community (including you) believes are the most important and impactful issues of our time. This is a starting point, not a finished agenda. The causes and actions we support will evolve with your input, your priorities, and your participation.
Core Cause Categories
Climate & Environment
Worker & Consumer Rights
Racial & Social Justice
LGBTQ+ & Gender Equality
Health & Wellness
Education & Literacy
Animal Welfare
Voting & Democracy
Local & Community Action
Ethical Business & Finance
Core Cause Category | Cause Subcategories |
Climate & Environment | Renewable Energy, Reducing Waste, Carbon Footprint, Conservation |
Worker & Consumer Rights | Fair Wages, Ethical Supply Chains, Corporate Accountability |
Racial & Social Justice | Criminal Justice Reform, Equal Opportunity, Representation |
LGBTQ+ & Gender Equality | Trans Rights, Women’s Workplace Equality, Anti-Discrimination |
Health & Wellness | Mental Health Access, Affordable Healthcare, Nutrition |
Education & Literacy | Access to Schools, Student Debt, Book Bans |
Animal Welfare | Factory Farming, Adopting Pets, Ending Animal Testing |
Voting & Democracy | Voter Registration, Gerrymandering, Election Security |
Local & Community Action | Affordable Housing, Public Safety, Small Business Support |
Ethical Business & Finance | Sustainable Investing, Banking Reform, Small Business Funding |
Actionable Commitments (Actions you and others can take and track!)
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Renewable Energy | Switch to a green energy provider | Enroll in a wind/solar energy program |
Reducing Waste | Eliminate single-use plastics | Carry a reusable water bottle & say no to plastic bags |
Fair Wages | Support businesses paying living wages | Spend $100/month at verified fair-wage businesses |
Student Debt Reform | Support policies for student loan relief | Contact lawmakers or vote on relevant ballot measures |
Ethical Banking | Move money from fossil-fuel banks | Transfer checking account to a sustainable credit union |
Animal Welfare | Adopt instead of shop | Pledge to adopt a pet from a shelter instead of buying |
Climate & Environment
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Renewable Energy | Switch to a green energy provider | Enroll in a wind/solar program |
Reducing Waste | Eliminate single-use plastics | Carry a reusable bottle, refuse plastic straws & bags |
Carbon Footprint | Reduce car travel by 20% | Walk, bike, or use public transit instead of driving twice a week |
Food Sustainability | Reduce food waste at home | Plan meals, store food properly, compost scraps |
Eco-Friendly Shopping | Buy secondhand instead of new | Commit to purchasing secondhand clothing or furniture |
Tree Planting | Plant a tree to offset carbon | Plant a tree yourself or fund a reforestation project |
Water Conservation | Reduce water use by 10% | Install low-flow faucets, reduce lawn watering |
Meat & Dairy Reduction | Eat 50% fewer animal products | Join Meatless Mondays or swap dairy for plant-based alternatives |
Worker & Consumer Rights
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Fair Wages | Support businesses paying living wages | Spend $100/month at verified fair-wage companies |
Ethical Supply Chains | Avoid fast fashion brands | Shop sustainable clothing brands or thrift stores |
Corporate Accountability | Stop shopping from companies with unethical practices | Research & boycott brands with poor labor standards |
Union Support | Buy union-made products | Seek out and prioritize union-made goods |
Local Business Support | Spend locally instead of at big chains | Shift $50/month to local businesses |
Workplace Equity | Support companies with strong DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies | Choose employers and brands that prioritize inclusive hiring |
Racial & Social Justice
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Criminal Justice Reform | Support bail reform efforts | Donate to bail funds for non-violent offenders |
Equal Opportunity | Hire or mentor individuals from underrepresented communities | Participate in a mentorship program |
Representation in Media | Support books/movies from diverse creators | Buy books from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors |
Support Indigenous Rights | Buy from Native-owned businesses | Shift $25/month to Indigenous brands |
Police Reform | Advocate for de-escalation training in policing | Contact local officials about training programs |
LGBTQ+ & Gender Equality
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Trans Rights | Support organizations fighting anti-trans laws | Donate or volunteer with a trans advocacy group |
Workplace Equality | Choose businesses that support LGBTQ+ rights | Research and shop at LGBTQ-friendly businesses |
Inclusive Healthcare | Advocate for expanded LGBTQ+ healthcare coverage | Contact your insurance provider or employer |
Gender Pay Gap | Advocate for salary transparency | Ask your company to disclose pay data |
Health & Wellness
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Mental Health | Support mental health services | Donate or advocate for free therapy programs |
Affordable Healthcare | Push for expanded healthcare access | Contact lawmakers about affordable healthcare policies |
Nutrition & Healthy Eating | Reduce processed food intake by 30% | Cook fresh meals instead of processed snacks |
Physical Activity | Commit to walking 30 minutes a day | Walk, bike, or do another form of exercise daily |
Substance Abuse Prevention | Support addiction recovery programs | Donate or volunteer at recovery centers |
Education & Literacy
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Access to Schools | Support programs that provide school supplies | Donate backpacks or school supplies to a charity |
Student Debt Relief | Push for tuition-free community college | Contact lawmakers or sign petitions |
Book Bans & Censorship | Support libraries & bookstores carrying banned books | Buy from independent bookstores fighting censorship |
Financial Literacy | Teach personal finance to students | Volunteer at a local financial literacy program |
Animal Welfare
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Factory Farming | Reduce consumption of factory-farmed meat | Buy from local, humane-certified farms |
Adopt, Don’t Shop | Adopt pets instead of buying from breeders | Choose a rescue pet or foster an animal |
Ending Animal Testing | Support cruelty-free brands | Only buy beauty & personal care products that are certified cruelty-free |
Voting & Democracy
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Voter Registration | Help register new voters | Volunteer at a voter registration drive |
Election Participation | Vote in every local, state, and national election | Track your voting history and encourage friends to vote |
Gerrymandering Reform | Support fair districting efforts | Sign petitions or donate to redistricting reform groups |
Election Security | Support organizations fighting voter suppression | Advocate for accessible voting options |
Local & Community Action
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Affordable Housing | Advocate for rent control & housing affordability | Contact city officials about zoning laws |
Public Safety | Attend local town hall meetings | Engage with your community about safety concerns |
Support Local News | Subscribe to independent local news outlets | Financially support real journalism in your area |
Community Gardening | Start or support a local urban garden | Donate supplies or volunteer to help plant |
Ethical Business & Finance
Subcategory | Actionable Commitment | Example Action |
Sustainable Investing | Move investments to ethical funds | Shift retirement or savings into ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) funds |
Banking Reform | Bank with institutions that don’t fund fossil fuels | Move checking account to a green bank or credit union |
Small Business Funding | Support crowdfunding for local entrepreneurs | Contribute to community-based funding platforms |
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