Global marketplace update for May 2020

Good Market is a curated community of social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, voluntary initiatives, networks, and changemakers that are working to create a better world. Here are some of the latest offers and opportunities that were shared in the community marketplace. The global newsletter focuses on global opportunities and online events. Regions with a high concentration of Good Market approved enterprises receive customized regional newsletters with local opportunities and events.

Brand and Logo Consultation

Worldwide

In a world of transformation, there are times where we need to revisit and update our visual identity to ensure it is still in line with our thinking and our activities. Does your logo still represent the values and direction of your enterprise or have you outgrown it? Is it time to refresh your brand? Image Ark is offering a free consultation to the first 10 Good Market approved enterprises that contact them. Connect

Natural Mineral Cosmetics

Worldwide

KALU Cosmetics is a PETA Cruelty Free brand that handcrafts natural foundations, concealers, setting powders, bronzers, blush, eye shadow, and lipstick from minerals and certified organic plant-based oils. They specialize in customized products for a wide range of skin colors. They also offer sustainably sourced argan oil, black soap, and rhassoul clay. Shop

Call for Art

Worldwide

Co-Create Tomorrow has launched a call for art with a focus on reimagining our common future. What change is needed? What kind of world do we want to live in? Everyone is invited to share in any medium: prints, paintings, drawings, photographs, textiles, mixed media, collages, music, written text, etc. Submissions should be sent by email before May 31st. Connect

Codes for a Healthy Earth

Worldwide

In the face of escalating social and ecological breakdown, millions of people around the world are calling for fundamental system change. Codes for a Healthy Earth offers a whole-system framework to support citizens in working together across national, cultural and ideological boundaries for radical system transformation and rapid social and ecological regeneration. Learn More

Natural Cleaning Products

Worldwide

Cinnasol specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products developed from cinnamon leaf oil and other natural, locally sourced ingredients. Products includes a multi-surface cleaner, floor cleaner, and a streak-free window cleaner. Cinnamon leaf oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties and a refreshing natural cinnamon fragrance. Shop

Good Change Program

Worldwide

Heart Space is beginning their next 12-week Good Change program on June 2nd. The program is based on the 5,000 year old wisdom of Ayurveda and focuses on developing healthy daily habits to build your immune system, increase resilience to stress, and maintain a strong body, mind, and spirit. Participants from anywhere in the world are welcome. Sign Up

Free Webinar on Job Search Skills

Worldwide

The founding director of ARETÉ Training & Coaching, Shivanthi Sandrasagra, is offering a free webinar on job search skills from 9 am to 11 am IST on Sunday, May 31st. Topics include effective job search strategies, CV preparation, interview skills, networking, and salary negotiation. Limited space is available. Sign Up

Salvage Bundles

Worldwide

S alvage is offering bundles of some of their most popular accessories made from recycled materials: Work from Home (shown here), Sustainable Shopping and Storage, Dress Up Show Up, Too Cool for School, and Play the Day Away. Proceeds support women from disadvantaged communities in Sri Lanka who are struggling during these uncertain times. International delivery is available. Shop

Sustain Sri Lanka Tourism

Sri Lanka

Good Travel community members launched Sustain Sri Lanka to encourage people to “stay local” and support homegrown SMEs. They are submitting a 10-point proposal to the government to help SMEs in the travel sector survive and self-sustain during this difficult period. Are you a Sri Lankan SME in tourism or hospitality? Add your business to the website to show your support. Sign Up

Permaculture Farm Stay

Sri Lanka

Amuura is offering a relaxing stay at their permaculture farm located near the Bentota river in southern Sri Lanka. Surrounded by cinnamon and fruit trees, Amuura’s farm house includes a ground floor that is used by farm workers and an upper floor with three separate bedrooms, an open kitchen, and a lounge area overlooking paddy fields. It is ideal for yoga, bird watching, and boat rides on the river. Book

Business Development for Sustainable Food SMEs

Sri Lanka

Good Life X is launching GLX Garage, a customized 6-month business development program for 8 Sri Lankan businesses that focus on sustainable food products. The focus is on developing strategies for national and international market expansion and improving internal processes. Applicants should have more than 20 employees and be in operation for at least 3 years. The deadline is Sunday, June 7th. Apply

Succulents for Home and Office

Sri Lanka

Fyto offers a wide variety of cacti and succulents that require minimal care and maintenance. They contribute to a greener environment by making it easier for people to choose living plants for their home, office, or work space. Check out their Good Market page to see some of the options that are currently available. Connect

Fusion Hopper Delivery

Sri Lanka

Gami Gedara is offering fusion hoppers made with heirloom rice flour, coconut milk, and sustainably sourced local produce. They also have fresh juices, smoothies, rice and curry, and more. Takeaway and Colombo delivery are available between 9 am and 6 pm daily. Call +94774188764 or +94714148470 to order. Connect

Good Market Popup in Malabe

Sri Lanka

Good Market Reid Avenue is teaming up with Eco Greeners to do a popup at Orchid Nivasie Residences in Malabe from 9 am 1 pm today with organic certified, organic PGS, free range, and natural products from Good Market community members. Stop by and say hi. Want to host a popup at your apartment or office building? Contact the team at 0770208642.

If you are a Good Market approved enterprise and would like to be included in future newsletters and social media posts, you can add your products, services, events, media, places, fundraising campaigns, job vacancies, volunteer opportunities (or anything else you’d like to share) to the community marketplace.

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Global marketplace update for May 2020

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