Empowering Community-Driven Change
At PIVOTALL (pi·vuh·tl), we are working to pivot from "business-as-usual" to "business-that-benefits" all.
We help local “Main Street“ businesses find real, practical ways to do right by their people, their communities, and the planet.
Degrowth businesses (DBs) focus on making life better without doing harm.
PIVOTALL Helps Businesses Realize Degrowth. This Is How...
Help People Live Better
Sell What People Actually Need
Degrowth Businesses (DBs) offer useful products and services — not things that end up in the trash. They focus on real value, not hype or status.
Support Workers and Families
Workers are treated well, paid fairly, and given benefits that help them live full lives — like shorter hours, paid time off, health care, and childcare (especially in places where that’s not required).
Hire and Reinvest Locally
DBs work with local people and businesses. They build strong local supply chains and give back to their neighborhoods, helping everyone thrive together.
Care for the Planet
Use and Reuse Wisely
DBs reuse, repair, recycle, and upcycle — or use natural ways to source what they need without wrecking the environment. These practices are often based on established, proven methods, not just the latest tech trend.
Don’t Overproduce or Overpackage
They make what’s needed — not more. Less waste, less pollution, and fewer corners cut. Packaging is kept simple and sustainable.
Make Things to Last
DBs make quality goods that last, using skilled labor and good materials — not fast, flimsy stuff. Less stuff in your trashcan, more usefulness in your life.
Share the Benefits
Work Together, Not Against Each Other
DBs share knowledge and resources with other like-minded businesses. It's not about beating the competition — it's about building something better, together.
Make Decisions Together
Everyone involved — owners, workers, partners — has a say. Decisions are made as a group, with fairness and transparency.
Keep Things Affordable for Everyone
DBs get creative to keep their products and services affordable without cutting corners. They share tools and services with others, offer fair pricing in every market, and form partnerships that make things cheaper and better for everyone.
Future Degrowth Incubator
The PIVOTALL team is hard at work developing programs to help Main Street businesses and their communities thrive. More details In the coming year.
What We're Up to in 2025
Degrowth Cafe in New Hampshire
Degrowth Curious? Join us in Durham, New Hampshire for monthly get togethers to discuss, brainstorm and build a degrowth community. Check out our updates here.
Open Source Degrowth Database
The PIVOTALL team is collecting and collating degrowth-aligned businesses in North America to connect the DB community. We’re launching the database soon!