Better World Books

A Solution That Works For You

IrelandApril 2013

 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.

Who are Better World Books?

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

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

UK Literacy Partners

Literacy Partners in the US:

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.

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

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

Better World Books

A Solution That Works For You

IrelandApril 2013