S'well founder Sarah Kauss says that "my North Star in life has always been focused on action -- for my family, my community and the world at large. I was involved in advocacy at an early age and grew up recycling before there were city-wide programs. This continued into adulthood as I took on habits around reusables and learned about the global water crisis."  Photo 18 of 22 in 11 Women-Owned Companies Creating Real Change With Good Design

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"My north star in life has always been focused on action—for my family, my community, and the world at large," says S’well founder Sarah Kauss. "I was involved in advocacy at an early age and grew up recycling before there were city-wide programs. This continued into adulthood as I took on habits around reusables and learned about the global water crisis."