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Welcome to the 32 social enterprises, responsible businesses, and voluntary organizations that joined the Good Market community in August 2019! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania, Israel, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the United States. There are now more than 1,061 enterprises across 34 countries on the Good Market community platform. 
See them all at goodmarket.global.
Bellaire, MI, United States
Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology builds strong communities through the intersections of art, farming, ecology and economy. They organize popular workshops, conferences, and events including the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference, Skill Swaps, Field Schools, and Twilight Tours; manage food and farming microloans and guilds for small farmers, beekeepers, orchardists, herbalists, fiber producers, mushroom cultivators, and green builders; provide mobile community resources like Preservation Station and Chicken Coupe; and coordinate the Long Memory Project, Artist Residency Programs, and Artist After Hours events. Fair pricing, scholarships, and sliding scale workshop fees help ensure that programs are inclusive. Crosshatch envisions communities that are grounded in place: where people connect through stories, music, art, shared work, and food, and where the economy and culture are rooted in restoration of the earth and its people.
https://crosshatch.goodmarket.global
Biyagama, Sri Lanka
T-Hues is a natural dye initiative started by Dynawash, an industrial laundry specializing in garment dyeing for apparel exporters in Sri Lanka. In partnership with local researchers, they developed a process to create 15 colors of natural dyes from tea waste. Coloring a cotton T-shirt with these plant-based dyes reduces the carbon footprint by 75 percent compared with a conventionally dyed T-shirt. T-Hues uses the waste materials from Unilever’s iced tea manufacturing process and creates a range of natural dyes used by international brands. They also offer naturally dyed clothing and accessories under the T-Hues name.
https://thues.goodmarket.global
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
WomenCraft works with over 600 women artisans in the tri-border area of Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. The region has experienced decades of violence and insecurity including multiple genocides which have caused mass migration of local populations. WomenCraft brings together artisans from all three countries, including refugees, and in doing so fosters peace and relationships in an area plagued by animosity and conflict. WomenCraft also contributes to the preservation of local weaving traditions. Their modern baskets and housewares are made from native grasses and reeds and the threads of recycled grain sacks. WomenCraft is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization.
https://womencraft.goodmarket.global
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
Without Borders aims to redesign the education space by creating innovative and immersive learning experiences for both teachers and students. The approach was piloted in the village of Deraniyagala from 2014 with a focus on communication and language skills, leading change, and creative and critical thinking. Without Borders now offers training, design thinking programs, and consulting services.
https://withoutborders.goodmarket.global
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Public Thread is a social enterprise that upcycles textiles and supports living wage jobs in the Grand Rapids area. They collect manufacturing textile waste and salvaged materials, including seatbelts, brewery grain bags, billboards, banners, furniture fabrics, and leather and re-purpose them into quality bags and accessories. Products are designed around available materials. Public Thread is committed to community-based sourcing, design, and manufacturing and aims to re-imagine the textile industry by putting people and planet first.
https://publicthread.goodmarket.global
Maharagama, Sri Lanka
FlipYarn is a pioneering recycling program to collect and upcycle discarded flip flops. Synthetic rubber flip flops are worn by an estimated 3 billion people, and every pair that has ever been made still exists in the environment. They pollute beaches and oceans and harm marine life. FlipYarn partners with waste collectors, sorting facilities, and beach cleaning volunteers, pays for discarded flip flops, cleans them, and upcycles them into sunglasses, accessories, and other fun and colorful products. The remaining offcuts are shredded and used as filling or packing material. FlipYarn funds tree planting for every product sold.
https://flipyarn.goodmarket.global
Jaysingpur, MH, India
Biobritte specializes in mushroom cultivation. They offer fresh, dried, and powdered mushrooms, extracts, food products, spores, equipment, and growing kits, agribusiness consulting services, and training programs from their center in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. Varieties include white, pearl, phoenix, elm, king, grey, yellow, pink, and blue oyster mushrooms, button mushrooms, enoki, shiitake, maitake, chaga, lion’s mane, and medicinal ganoderma. Biobritte collects crop residue that would normally be burnt by farmers and converts this waste material into natural growing substrate. They aim to provide healthy, environmentally responsible food and wellness products and create rural livelihood opportunities.
https://biobritte.goodmarket.global
Kalkaska, MI, United States
Kalkaska Conservation District is a local unit of government that provides leadership in the natural resource management of Kalkaska County. They offer conservation information and services to residents and visitors and ensure quality implementation of conservation practices that protect land and water against degradation. Their annual tree seedling sale helps raise money for workshops and educational programs. Kalkaska Conservation District has engaged community volunteers for household hazardous waste disposal, river cleanups, and tree planting. They conduct site visits to assist with forest health and erosion concerns, surveying, mapping, soil testing, and habitat improvement for wildlife.
https://kalkaskaconservationdistrict.goodmarket.global
Jerusalem, Israel
Citizens for a Healthy Earth is an evolving framework and platform for effective citizen-led self-organization to support social and ecological regeneration. They focus on organizing principles, values, agreements, strategies, new governance models, and learning opportunities for whole-system health and healing. Citizens for a Healthy Earth is creating an online education and media platform to provide information, forums, resources, connections, and training programs for the global community of individuals and organizations that is co-creating a healthy Earth.
https://citizensforahealthyearth.goodmarket.global
Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
Happy Bleeding focuses on making menstrual cups a viable, sustainable, ecological, and economical solution for all women in Sri Lanka. They raise awareness about the benefits of menstrual cups and support open dialog and community to reduce taboo and make it easier for menstruators to “cupvert.” Happy Bleeding works with Boondh, a social enterprise in India, to help Sri Lankans access affordable menstrual cup options.
https://happybleeding.goodmarket.global
Norway, IA, United States
Frontier Co-op has been a member-owned cooperative responsible to people and planet since 1976. They specialize in organic, fair trade, and sustainably sourced herbs, spices, extracts, seasoning blends, teas, essential oils, and aromatherapy body care. Products are sold in bulk or under the Simply Organic, Aura Cacia, or Frontier Co-op brands. Each year, at least 4 percent of pre-tax profits are donated to organizations focused on organics, sustainability, social justice and caring for those in need. More than half of annual giving goes to their Well Earth sustainable sourcing program which focuses on improving life in the communities that grow Frontier products. Employee volunteers at their Norway, Iowa headquarters have converted more than 20 acres of agricultural land into tallgrass prairie with dozens of species of native grasses and forms. It is now part of the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network.
https://frontiercoop.goodmarket.global
Bangkok, Thailand
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) started in 1989 with a small gathering in Thailand and has expanded to include individuals and organizations across more than 25 countries in Asia, Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Australia. Members are brought together by shared values, spiritual friendship (kalyanamitra), and a commitment to integrating personal spiritual practice with social action for a healthy, just, and peaceful world. Key areas of strategic engagement include transformative learning, cultural diversity and inclusivity, social justice, economy, and ecology. INEB facilitates understanding, exchange, and collaboration across Buddhist traditions and works closely with social action groups from other religions. The Secretariat shares information within the network and facilitates conferences, training, and education programs that strengthen and support socially active individuals and groups.
https://ineb.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bhumi is Sri Lanka’s first dedicated zero waste store. Their mission is to make ethical, sustainable, cruelty-free products more accessible to people in Sri Lanka. They have a careful curation process and only partner with suppliers that are committed to creating a more sustainable future. Bhumi sources directly from manufacturers to keep supply chains as short as possible and shares shipping space with other businesses and travelers to minimize the carbon footprint of imported items. Popular products include stainless steel drinking straws, bamboo straws, bamboo toothbrushes, bamboo cotton buds, shampoo bars, and reusable menstrual cups. Bhumi contributes to Tails of Freedom, a local animal welfare organization.
https://bhumi.goodmarket.global
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
boldSOCKS offers a curated online collection of socks that have a “bold impact, bold ethics, and bold quality” with transparent scorecards and sourcing information for each pair. boldSOCKS is committed to ethical manufacturing. They work with an accredited, vertically integrated supply chain in Colombia to ensure responsible practices from the cotton farms to the factory. Every purchase from their Statement Sockwear collection provides 100 days of clean drinking water to someone in need through a partnership with 20 Liters, a not-for-profit organization that specializes in affordable filtration systems.
https://boldsocks.goodmarket.global
Pavia, Italy
Riso Scotti started in 1860 in Italy with a focus on local rice farming and milling. Six generations later, they have expanded to a wide range of value-added, primarily rice-based products and distribute in more than 60 countries. They offer a healthy organic range based on integrated, fully traceable supply chains. Popular products include vegan organic rice milk, oat milk, almond milk, and rice-based meals and snacks. Riso Scotti is committed to environmental responsibility and invests in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green public spaces.
https://risoscottiorganic.goodmarket.global
Solana Beach, CA, United States
Solana Beach Eco-Rotary Club is a voluntary service organization that was started to inspire and empower their own community and other Rotary clubs around the world to take action and address environmental challenges. They organize speaker programs, field trips, and voluntary activities to educate the community about environmental challenges and solutions and promote sustainable living. Members actively participate in local and global environmental networks on issues like climate action, ecosystem restoration, and protection of natural open spaces. Solana Beach Eco-Rotary Club raises funds and donates to local not-for-profit organizations and youth initiatives every year.
https://solanabeachecorotary.goodmarket.global
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Sustainable Living Sri Lanka provides local language environmental information and helps people transition to sustainable lifestyles. They supply equipment and technical assistance to rural producer groups and support them to develop and market responsible products including handmade seed paper, honey, kithul syrup, traditional coconut oil, brooms and housewares made from natural materials, and organically grown fruits, vegetables, and tea. Sustainable Living Sri Lanka partners with local environmental organization to conduct awareness programs on waste reduction, climate change mitigation, and environmental protection.
https://sustainablelivingsrilanka.goodmarket.global
Fuerteventura, Spain
Demau produces versatile, ethically made clothing for simple living. They specialize in linen kaftans, dresses, jumpers, trousers, shorts, and tops. Each garment is designed and manufactured in Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands. Fabric scraps are used to make scrunchies and other accessories. Demau supports local organizations with beach cleanups and other environmental projects.
https://demau.goodmarket.global
Balalla, Sri Lanka
GreenHope is a youth group in central Sri Lanka that provides alternatives to single use plastics and helps business transition to environmentally responsible packaging materials. They are working with rural groups to develop new products including locally handmade paper straws, biodegradable packaging solutions, and affordable stainless steel straws. GreenHope also does awareness campaigns in rural areas to encourage people to minimize plastic use and organizes cleanups of forests, reservoirs, and natural ecosystems.
https://greenhope.goodmarket.global
Pannala, Sri Lanka
Haritha Community Products is part of a not-for-profit social enterprise which assists marginalized rural producers in Sri Lanka with branding, quality improvements, and market access. They focus on organic fruits and vegetables, natural food products, and clothing and housewares made from handloom cotton and linen. Producers are involved in decision making, and all profits are reinvested into the local community enterprises. Haritha’s mission is to create an alternative production and marketing system, link producers and consumers, and support environmental responsibility.
https://harithacommunityproducts.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Urban Colour Junkie produces unique, handmade textile housewares, bags, and notebooks. They focus on providing employment opportunities to people from low-income communities that need to work from home. Urban Colour Junkie uses azo-free fiber reactive dyes and prioritizes natural materials like unbleached cotton and silk. They volunteer and regularly donate to local service organizations that support people in need.
https://urbancolourjunkie.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Kindred was started to improve the welfare of stray cats in Sri Lanka. They work with cat lovers and shelters to support rescue, treatment, fostering, adoption, sterilization, donations, and public awareness campaigns. Kindred functions as a voluntary organization. Financial details are openly shared and volunteers participate in planning and decision making. When kittens are adopted, Kindred follows up with the adopters and provides wellness updates to the volunteers involved with rescue and fostering.
https://kindred.goodmarket.global
Dehiwala, Sri Lanka
Grandma’s Herbals focuses on wellness, empowering women, and environmental responsibility. Their heat packs are made from upcycled fabric off-cuts and local grain and are offered as an alternative to plastic water bottles for people experiencing menstrual cramps, arthritis, or other aches and pains. Their herbal hair oil is made from naturally grown plants from their own garden. Grandma’s Herbals provides discounts to customers that return their glass bottles for refill. Products are handmade by local women in need.
https://grandmasherbals.goodmarket.global
London, United Kingdom
C for Conscious provides branding, marketing, communications, and sustainability services to conscious brands. They help brands add sustainability and ethical practices to their existing brand strategy, give meaning and authentic voice to their sustainability initiatives, and make their brand ethics resonate with their customers. Plans are custom tailored to each brand’s needs and budget to ensure that services are accessible to small organizations. C for Conscious is particularly focused on changing that way that fashion is designed, produced, and consumed. They actively promote greater transparency, sustainability, and consideration for local crafts. A percent of profits is donated to local community initiatives and partner organizations working to increase sustainability in the fashion industry.
https://cforconscious.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nue Body Basics produces small-batch, natural skincare products from plant-based butters, oils, and essential oils. They educate consumers about the benefits of natural ingredients and the long-term health and environmental risks of commonly used synthetic additives. Nue Body Basics packaging is plastic free and can either be composted or collected for reuse.
https://nuebodybasics.goodmarket.global
Kataragama, Sri Lanka
CBS Yala offers walking safaris, bird identification workshops, camps, and professionally guided tours of Yala, Kataragama, Wedisitikanda, and Sithulpahuwa in southeastern Sri Lanka. Their mission is to help people appreciate bird life and nature and teach them to respect the wilderness and all that is natural. They sponsor the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka ( FOGSL) with free accommodation and location logistics to carry out bird species research. CBS Yala provides bungalows, dormitories, and campsites to suit different budgets.
https://cbsyala.goodmarket.global
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Lilium upcycles waste materials into creative useful accessories, lifestyle items, interior decor, and art. Their mission is to contribute to a circular economy by establishing collection points for tins, glass bottles, sari, used clothing, eco bricks, and other waste, offering discounts to customers that supply waste materials, and raising awareness on eco-friendly living. Lilium partners with manufacturers that employ workers from low-income communities and prioritize environmental responsibility. Ten percent of profits are donated to The Soup Bowl, a humanitarian organization that provides wholesome meals for elders’ homes, children’s homes, and people who are homeless in the Western Province of Sri Lanka.
https://lilium.goodmarket.global
Padukka, Sri Lanka
Nature Indoor specializes in “green pets,” easy-to-maintain plants that help bring nature indoors. The plants are potted in recycled light bulbs and glass containers to reduce waste and increase the visibility of root growth. Wood off-cuts are used as a base. Nature Indoor aims to improve air quality and contribute to well-being in urban areas. They maintain low prices so that their products are accessible to all.
https://natureindoor.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nadi Organics specializes in unrefined organic virgin coconut oil for skincare and nutrition. They pack in amber glass bottles to protect the oil from direct sunlight, loss of nutrients, and exposure to the chemicals found in plastics. Nadi coconut oil is sustainably sourced from organic and fair trade certified suppliers.
https://nadiorganic.goodmarket.global
Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka
Ora Natural creates healthy skincare and wellness products. They raise awareness about the environmental and health risks of ingredients found in commercial cosmetics and offer affordable natural alternatives. Their face packs and creams are made from cold-pressed, solvent-free oils, botanical extracts, and high grade essential oils. Five percent of profits are donated to community initiatives in the Nawalapitiya area of Sri Lanka. Ora Natural has supported education, health, and infrastructure projects and the development of a Peace Committee to bridge the gap between different religious communities in the area.
https://oranatural.goodmarket.global
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Gravity Organic was started by a team of young Sri Lankan entrepreneurs to promote sustainable agriculture, organic food, and healthy living. They supply whole kernel virgin coconut oil at affordable prices with the aim of making healthy, organic food accessible to everyone. Within Sri Lanka, they target small, independent retailers, and internationally, they partner with Asian buyers. Gravity donates to elders’ homes, children’s homes, and religious institutions in their local area.
https://gravityorganic.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Carità was started by a teenager to support underprivileged children in Sri Lanka. They sell secondhand books, toys, and accessories, collect donations, and use the proceeds to purchase new items for children in need.
https://carita.goodmarket.global
Know an initiative that’s good for people and good for the planet? Encourage them to get involved. The online application is available in English, Sinhala, and Tamil at www.goodmarket.global/application.
Want to help make it available in another language? Learn more about the community translation project here.