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Welcome to the 38 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, and voluntary organizations that joined the Good Market community in June 2020! This month’s roundup includes new community members from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Ireland. More than 1,372 enterprises across 46 countries are now part of the Good Market community. ❤️
Singapore
Edible Garden City champions the grow-your-own-food movement in land-scarce and import-dependent Singapore. As a social enterprise, they are dedicated to helping cities become more self-sufficient, growing food in a manner that heals the environment, connecting people with nature, and improving physical and mental health. They design, build, and maintain edible gardens for schools, restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, office buildings, and residential properties and supply fresh herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers to restaurants, bars, and spas. Their Citizen Farm is a space for the local community to learn and grow together. Using a closed loop urban agriculture system, they produce fresh, nutritious vegetables, greens, mushrooms, and more and offer Citizen Box subscriptions for weekly pick up or home delivery. They have worked with the Autism Resource Centre and the Down Syndrome Association of Singapore to provide employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Edible Garden City shares their passion for urban food production by offering inclusive tours and workshops for all ages and abilities and developing farming curricula for local schools.
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA) of Central Indiana brings together individuals, organizations, and businesses that are creating social change through innovative business practices. They raise public awareness, host educational forums and networking events, and actively connect members with potential market opportunities, sources of capital, information, resources, service providers, and strategic partners to help them expand their impact and develop sustainable social enterprises. SEA Central Indiana is the local chapter of of the national Social Enterprise Alliance, which is registered as a 501c3 not-for-profit. Profits are reinvested to develop the social enterprise movement in Indiana.
Lalitpur, Nepal and New York City, United States
Stemp is an ethical and sustainable fashion company that is based in New York City with factories and outlets in Kathmandu, Nepal. They create contemporary clothing and accessories from hemp, a resilient natural plant that produces double the fiber per hectare as cotton, grows twice as quickly, lasts longer, requires 95 percent less water, and is easier to cultivate without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Stemp is committed to fair trade practices and living wages and works with women-owned businesses throughout their supply chain. This includes strategic partnerships with hemp farmers, yarn spinners, fabric manufacturers, dyeing houses, sustainable packaging suppliers, NGOs, and local artisans. Stemp actively promotes hemp as an alternative to fast fashion. In addition to supplying hemp menswear, womenswear, and accessories through their own retail channels, Stemp offers consulting services, private label manufacturing, wholesale supply, and raw material sourcing services for hemp fabrics and yarns. A portion of all profits is donated to Sathya-Uddhyan, a local orphanage in Kathmandu. Stemp is a member of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition.
Medina-Sidonia, Spain
Kimiya Tactics is a catalyst for change. They use holistic approaches, tools, and facilitation techniques to support businesses and projects that want to transition to regenerative, collaborative models and contribute to a healthy economy and planet. Kimiya Tactics draws on a global network of independent collaborators to provide customized services for each client. They specialize in new economic models, permaculture design, land restoration, biomimicry and agroecological techniques, holistic management, teal leadership, organizational development, and group facilitation using Sociocracy, Art of Hosting, U-Theory, Lean Six Sigma, and Blue Ocean Strategy. Priority is given to horizontal organizations and collaboration with traditional competitors to improve supply chains and benefits for workers. Kimiya Tactics participates in multiple local and international networks including WellBeing Economy Alliance, NESI Global Forum, Common Good Economy Spain, Red Agroecologica de Cadiz, Asociación de Empresas Turísticas de Cádiz, Foro de Turismo de Medina Sidonia, and the aleJAB Savory Hub.
www.goodmarket.global/kimiyatactics
Karyabinayak, Nepal
Biocomp produces high quality compost from organic waste in the Kathmandu valley. Their goals are to contribute to a circular economy, reduce green house gas emissions, and support sustainable and climate resilient food systems. Biocomp works with vegetable wholesale markets and private companies to collect and process urban organic waste. At the same time, they provide Nepalese farmers with a local, natural alternative to imported agrichemical fertilizers. A portion of profits are used to train farmers and donate to local welfare committees. Biocomp is Gold Standard certified for carbon emission reductions.
www.goodmarket.global/biocomp
Singapore
BoP Hub is a not-for-profit business accelerator platform that aims to create an efficient marketplace for communities at the base of the pyramid (BoP) by supporting entrepreneurship, connecting partners, and sharing resources. The BoP Solutions Centre is a 30,000 square foot physical space in Singapore that is scheduled to open in 2020 as a global epicenter for BoP business and trade. It will provide a co-working space for social enterprises that promote economic inclusion for disadvantaged communities, an events venue, shared business services, training and mentoring, and support for fundraising. BoP Hub also offers online events, education programs, and services to map and match the resources, tools, and players in the BoP marketplace.
County Clare, Ireland
Farming for Nature is a not-for-profit initiative that recognizes and supports farmers who farm, or wish to farm, in a way that will improve the natural health of the countryside. It emerged from experiences working with farmers in the Burren region of western Ireland. The Farming for Nature Award was started to unearth and share the stories of farmers across Ireland who are making a positive difference to nature on their farms and in their communities. There is now a growing network of Farming for Nature Ambassadors who share their knowledge and passion for nature with others, offer farm walks, and participate in “Ask the Farmer” sessions, webinars, workshops, and other events. The Farming for Nature website offers videos, podcasts, publications, links, how-to guides and other resources for policy, research and practice.
www.goodmarket.global/farmingfornature
Wollongong, Australia
WARRANT Magazine provides a platform for all types of artists. They encourage their community of conscious travelers and creatives to engage with content in ways that are slow and deliberate. Submissions are welcome, and the online magazine is continuously updated. They also offer a selection of printed products that are made with 100 percent recycled paper, solar-powered machinery, and non-toxic inks and sent in compostable mailer bags. WARRANT is ad-free and all products are pay-as-you-feel above the costs of production. Proceeds are donated to AnTAR, an advocacy organization that has been working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organizations and leaders on rights and reconciliation issues since 1997.
www.goodmarket.global/warrantmagazine
Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
The Natural Dyer is a Yorkshire-based brand specializing in sustainable fashion and recycled garments for the conscious consumer. They are committed to transparent practices and refuse to design or make fashion at the expense of the environment and natural world. Clothing and accessories are crafted by hand and are generally made to order to reduce waste and provide inclusive sizing. Materials include off-cut and end-of-roll fabrics and secondhand clothing like wedding dresses and suiting. Fabric may be dyed with naturally occurring plant-based pigments, foraged materials, and recycled rainwater. No leather, fur, or toxic mordants are used. The Natural Dyer is inspired by the 1950s “make do and mend’ era when pre-existing garments were adapted to extend their lifecycle. They participate in community events and campaign for diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.
www.goodmarket.global/thenaturaldyer
Dhulikhel, Nepal
Let’s Clean Up Nepal is a not-for-profit service organization that’s dedicated to making the world a better, cleaner place for all. They raise awareness about the harmful effects of burning plastic and improper waste management, organize clean up campaigns and recycling challenges, offer training on zero waste menstrual hygiene, and distribute locally made reusable sanitary pads. The founder, Raj Shrestha, is a professional mountain guide who leads conscious treks throughout the Himayalas and encourages tourists, trekking companies, and guest house owners to minimize their footprint and protect the environment. Let’s Clean Up Nepal welcomes volunteers.
www.goodmarket.global/letscleanupnepal
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
The Merrill J. Fernando (MJF) Charitable Foundation sees business as a matter of human service. The foundation was established to share the benefits of Dilmah Tea and Resplendent Ceylon with communities across Sri Lanka. They invest in the lives of women, men, girls, and boys so they can take control of their own futures and give back to their communities. Vocational training programs like the Empower Culinary and Hospitality School and Curtiss Centre for Design provide new career paths for young people from low income families. The Small Entrepreneur Programme (SEP) supports former prisoners, war widows, youth, first time entrepreneurs, local heroes, and community based organizations with investment, skills development, and market access for organic produce, natural food, clothing, furniture, housewares, and other products. MJF Centres serve the surrounding communities with programs for kids, young school leavers, and mothers with children in programs. The Rainbow Centre and NCCCPDD support people with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, and other developmental disorders. In tea plantation communities, MJF Charitable Foundation organizes medical camps, school supplies, mid-day meals, childcare development, healthcare, housing and infrastructure improvements, and scholarships. They invite partners to get involved through volunteering programs and contributions to The Ethical Tea Society.
www.goodmarket.global/mjfcharitablefoundation
Denver, Colorado, United States
Silence of Sound shares the wisdom and tools of yoga, sound healing, heart-centered coaching, and peace and conflict resolution to support holistic health and wellbeing and help people embody and radiate peace. They offer coaching, classes, workshops, and retreats online and in person. Yoga sessions are available for all levels and can be modified based on individual needs. Options include vinyasa flow, ashtanga vinyasa, yin, yin yang, SUP yoga, pranayama, yoga nidra, and meditation. Sound sessions include Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, and vocals and focus on listening to the silence between sounds, known in Sanskrit as anahata naad. The founder of Sound of Silence Yoga is a Nepali certified sound healer and is registered with Yoga Alliance as a RYT 500-hour teacher.
www.goodmarket.global/silenceofsoundyoga
Paris, France
FAIR. is an independent spirits brand that is dedicated to ethical and sustainable sourcing. They partner with local cooperatives worldwide and offer a fair trade premium price for all their ingredients. Their vodka is made from organic quinoa and is the result of a two-year joint research project between French distillers and Andean mountain farmers. Rum is made with organic sugar cane from Belize following a traditional fermentation and distillation process that has been used in the Caribbean for hundreds of years. Gin is made with organic juniper berries and spices from Uzbekistan. Coffee liqueur is made with organic coffee from Veracruz, Mexico. FAIR. Drinks contributes a percent of all revenue to the Fairtrade Foundation and is Certified Fairtrade and Certified Vegan.
www.goodmarket.global/fairdrinks
London, England, United Kingdom
Conscious House London aims to make sustainable, natural, cruelty-free skincare affordable and accessible. Products are designed to minimize impact on the planet. Lip balms, scrubs, creams, bar soaps, and shampoo melts are made from natural plant-based ingredients that are sustainably and ethically sourced, candles are made from eco soy wax and essential oils, and face clothes and soap pouches are handmade from compostable natural fibers. Packaging is compostable or recyclable and includes unbleached paper, glass jars, aluminium lids, and plastic-free labels with removable natural adhesive. Deliveries are carbon neutral. Conscious House London donates ten percent of profits to SEED Madagascar, a sustainable development organization working in southeastern Madagascar, and Mind, a mental health charity in England and Wales. They are members of the Eco Founder Collective and the Ethical Hour Ethical Business Network.
www.goodmarket.global/conscioushouselondon
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Tale Thoughts specializes in ethical, handcrafted jewelry and clothing made from sustainably sourced materials. They partner with local artisans to create unique earrings, necklaces, and rings using gemstones from small scale, government certified mines. Their clothing is made by local tailors using fabric offcuts from Sri Lankan garment factories. Priority is given to natural, compostable fabrics. Herbie & Hilda, their conscious surf and swimwear brand, is made from AMNI Soul Eco biodegradable fabrics. Tale Thoughts is committed to responsible practices and pays artisans and tailors above market rates.
www.goodmarket.global/talethoughts
Kathmandu, Nepal
SmartPaani provides environmentally responsible, economical solutions to water issues in Nepal including rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, water filtration, wastewater treatment, consulting services and more. In addition to helping households, businesses, hotels, communities, and schools access clean, safe water, they reduce demand on unsustainable water sources, pollution from water transport, extraction of groundwater, and discharge of polluted water. SmartPaani can design a water system for a new or existing home that reduces water requirements by 50 to 70 percent per year. Their customers collect 60 million liters of rainwater annually and recharge 200 million liters back into the groundwater, which benefits the local community and reduces flooding and pollution. 10 million liters of wastewater are treated or recycled each year, and their water filtration solutions have reduced more than 50,000 plastic bottles. SmartPaani uses a percent of commercial filter sales to expand and subsidize services to local schools. More than 55,000 students have benefitted from a better, safer water supply.
www.goodmarket.global/smartpaani
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Gecko Restaurant & Rooms offers food and beachside accommodation in Arugam Bay. The team is passionate about using fresh, local, and natural ingredients with no margarine, MSG, or other additives. Everything from ice cream to bread is made in-house. They source line-caught fish, lagoon prawns, crab, and local lobster and mussels from small artisanal fishing boats and produce from local farmers. The Gecko shop features fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade chutneys, jams, nut butters, bread, and baked goods, local organic products, and a bulk section with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. As part of their commitment to minimizing waste, they sterilize and reuse glass bottles and upcycle fabric scraps into pillow cushions and candle wicks. Gecko contributes to the surrounding community by hiring and training local staff, providing financial management and planning support, and donating to local causes like the Arugam Bay Surf Association.
www.goodmarket.global/gecko
Lalitpur, Nepal
Anouk Versteeg Consultancy specializes in manufacturing and brand consulting services for fashion, home, and lifestyle brands that produce artisanal products in South Asia. They work with companies around the world that put ethical and sustainable practices at the heart of their operations. By advising on best-fit suppliers and following up on the details of the production process, they enable brands to focus more time and resources on design and sales. Anouk Versteeg Consultancy assists with supply chain development, private label manufacturing, raw material sourcing services, and wholesale supply. Within Nepal, they provide free consulting services to the Himalayan Circular Economy Forum and other local programs and support the production and processing of sustainable locally grown raw materials.
www.goodmarket.global/anoukversteeg
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
MAASK creates reusable face masks from OceanBalance, a high performing, quick drying fabric that is made from used fishing nets, plastic bottles, and other ocean plastic waste. Single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) is made for medical purposes. It is not sustainable for the world’s population to use single-use PPE daily. MAASK face masks actively remove plastic waste from the oceans, help prevent further plastic from entering the marine environment, and keep medical PPE in hospitals where it is needed. For every mask sold, two medical-grade face masks are donated to front line workers. In addition to direct online sales, MAASK can manufacture bespoke masks for organizations and brands with a minimum order of 100 pieces. Their production facility in Latvia uses sublimation printing techniques which makes it possible to print small-batch custom designs. MAASK is certified by the Global Recycled Standard and Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Carbon emissions from deliveries are recorded and offset through a Verified Carbon Standard project in the Amazon rainforest that is certified by Pachama.
www.goodmarket.global/maask
Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka
Serendipol was set up in 2007 with support from Dr. Bronner’s to produce organic and fair trade certified coconut oil. They now work with more than 1,200 farmers and process 30 million coconuts a year into virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut flour, coconut flakes and chips, and coconut water. All parts of the coconut are used. Husks are sold and processed into fiber for ropes, doormats, and erosion control, shells are burned to provide biomass energy or sold to produce charcoal and activated carbon, and the oil cake is sold for animal feed. Serendipol supports farmers to transition to regenerative organic methods that enrich the soil, promote biodiversity, improve yields, sequester atmospheric carbon, and increase resilience. Workers have opportunities for personal and professional development and enjoy conditions and compensation above the industry average. The fair trade committee, which includes farmers, workers, and management, has funded nearly 1,000 projects including initial subsidies for compost production, medical equipment for rural clinics, school renovation and vocational training for disadvantaged youth, home improvement grants, restoration of water reservoirs, rural infrastructure, and support for local community groups.
www.goodmarket.global/serendipol
London, England, United Kingdom
Mangata London is a swimwear brand created with the environment in mind. They use fabric made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Using recycled plastic reduce carbon emissions by 70 percent and requires 90 percent less water than regular polyester. Each pair of swim shorts keeps 15 plastic bottles out of landfills and the ocean. Mangata works with their manufacturer in Romania to minimize waste in the production process. They use recycled paper packaging, compostable mail bags, and swing tags made from cotton off-cuts. In addition to finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint, they also plant trees on the founder’s family farm to offset emissions. Mangata uses their social media, blog, and newsletter to communicate about environmental issues and encourage their community to make a difference.
www.goodmarket.global/mangatalondon
Krakow am See, Germany
Amuura Holiday Home is an environmentally conscious holiday rental in a 150-year old building that belonged to the Alt Sammit castle in the Mecklenburg lake district. The women behind Amuura have restored the building with natural materials, including self-plastered loam walls, rustic plank floors, and lime color ceilings, and furnished it with local antiques, tiled stoves, and a wood-fire warmed bath. Derliner bathing lake is within walking distance and the surrounding land is being developed as a permaculture garden.
www.goodmarket.global/amuuraholidayhome
Kathmandu, Nepal
Wildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN) supports biodiversity and nature conservation by bringing together local communities, civil society, scientists, conservation line agencies, and other development stakeholders with a focus on awareness, education, advocacy, capacity building, research, and sound policies. WCN’s Nepal Prakriti Pathshala, or Nepal Nature School, is an educational service that makes environmental education more interactive, accessible and innovative. They create publicly available curricula, lesson plans, training materials, and other resources and are helping to institutionalize interactive environmental education in Nepal’s school system. They also developed Nepal’s first wildlife crime database, actively monitor illegal wildlife trade, and share information with enforcement agencies. Public engagement initiatives include a wildlife and nature photography program and a citizen science for conservation program. WCN participates in a number of conservation networks including the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Global Tiger Fund.
www.goodmarket.global/wildlifeconservationnepal
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Free Spirits Ceylon creates upcycled jewelry and macrame bags, housewares, plant hangers, and artwork. Priority is given to low impact materials like biodegradable coconut fiber and jute and recycled T-shirt yarn. Jewelry is made from scrap wire, beer cans, found seashells, and stones. Free Spirits Ceylon packages their products in brown paper bags and jute rope with handmade recycled paper tags. Their goal is to give back to the community by developing a creative workspace for education and knowledge sharing.
www.goodmarket.global/freespiritsceylon
Kathmandu, Nepal
Falfull produces fresh fruit juice from local apricots and apples that were previously going to waste in the Mustang district of Nepal. Their mission is to support women’s empowerment, and they focus on providing employment opportunities to mothers and other women in the region who would otherwise not be able to access work. By bringing the bottled juice to the city, they are able to reach a broader market and make it easier for urban consumers to enjoy fresh juice made from naturally grown local fruit. The glass bottles are collected, sterilized, and reused, and any expired juice is made into natural fertilizer. Falfull partners with other local brands and participates in collective campaigns to raise funds and support people in need.
www.goodmarket.global/falfull
Bonn, Germany
Strategic Business Consulting works for a fairer, greener and more social world. They specialize in organic, fair trade, and sustainability training, event moderation, market access support, business consulting, and international project management with a particular focus on serving marginalized rural producers. Strategic Business Consulting has helped develop green innovation centers, regional fair trade organizations, supply chains for natural cosmetics and organic food, and an online platform and information network for organic raw materials. They donate to international and local organizations working for people and the environment including Oxfam, Greenpeace, WorldVision, and Medicines Sans Frontières.
www.goodmarket.global/strategicbusinessconsulting
Karyabinayak, Nepal
Sneha’s Care is one of the largest animal welfare charities in Nepal. They provide medical treatment and humane care to injured, sick and abandoned dogs and other street animals. When cases are reported through the Sneha’s Care hotline, email, or social media, the team does their best to respond with their animal ambulance and team of veterinary doctors and assistants. Serious cases are transferred back to their clinic. The veterinary team also organizes mobile rabies vaccination campaigns. Sneha’s Care actively raises awareness on animal welfare issues, including factory farming, and educates the public on compassionate and humane treatment of animals. They are attempting to introduce an animal welfare law in Nepal with penalties for animal cruelty and abuse. Sneha’s Care promotes a vegan lifestyle, encourages people to reduce meat consumption, and is working with local farmers to transition from poultry production to organic vegetable cultivation as a source of income.
www.goodmarket.global/snehascare
Horana, Sri Lanka
Bayo specializes in pasteurized fresh milk, yogurt, and curd that is packaged in environmentally responsible glass bottles. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives are used. Raw milk is sourced from small-scale dairy farmers in the Colombo area and is tested for purity. Daily home delivery is available within 5 kilometers of Horana, and empty glass bottles are collected for sterilization and reuse. Bayo is committed to animal welfare and has an audit system to monitor water, feed, shelter, and other indicators. A portion of sales will be reinvested to help farmers upgrade their facilities.
www.goodmarket.global/bayo
Ella, Sri Lanka
Yogya Macrame’s purpose is to support the local community in Ella, Sri Lanka. They create handmade macrame plant hangers, wall hangings, and artwork and contribute 20 percent of sales to community initiatives including workshops for local women. Yogya also provides organically grown rice and vegetables and financial assistance to local people in need. They prioritize environmentally responsible materials and are testing out locally available natural dyes.
www.goodmarket.global/yogyamacrame
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Hasinika Spice & Agro Products is a community producer cooperative in Awissawella, an area known for quality spices and herbs. Most spices and curry powders on the market are processed using modern, heavy equipment which affects taste and nutrition. Hasinika Spice uses traditional hand processing techniques including small-batch roasting and stone milling. Their cooperative society includes 25 families involved in cultivation, processing, packaging, and delivery. People with disabilities are able to work from home. The farming families are paid when the raw spices are purchased. Profits are shared equally among the families involved in the processing. Hasinika offers affordable home delivery. They have used plastic packaging to keep prices low for local consumers, but they are working to offer spices in glass bottles and refillable bulk containers.
www.goodmarket.global/hasinikaspice
Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Good Burger produces vegan burgers from locally sourced whole food ingredients, including young polos jackfruit, kohila, ash plantains, coconut flour, beetroot, biling, tamarind, and moringa. This vegan brand is an initiative of Curry Mate, a pioneering curry mix business that was started in 1985 by a retired principal from a leading girl’s school. The company has always been committed to producing quality food without preservatives or other additives. Their production facility offers flexible employment opportunities for women in the surrounding community. The Good Burger is sold in packs for easy, nutritious meals at home.
www.goodmarket.global/thegoodburger
Auckland, New Zealand
COCO Shed is a New Zealand owned and operated business that specializes in organic certified coconut products, spices, medicinal herbs, tea, and tropical fruits from Sri Lankan forest gardens. Products are processed and packed in their own facilities according to international standards. The name COCO Shed refers to traditional storage buildings made from coconut trunk beams and thatched coconut leaf roofs that provide reliable and sustainable protection of local harvests. Popular products include organic virgin coconut oil, desiccated coconut, vegan coconut cream, milk, flour, sugar, vinegar, and amino sauce. COCO Shed is certified organic by the EU, USDA, and JAS.
www.goodmarket.global/cocoshed
Mirigama, Sri Lanka
1971 Denim aims to reduce waste and raise awareness about upcycling and recycling. They create clothing, footwear, jewelry, and housewares from used denim fabric and handmade paper, paper bags, and paper jewelry from recycled waste paper. Profits are used to support a forest restoration initiative in Mirigama.
www.goodmarket.global/1971denim
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Laura creates natural skincare products from local and sustainably sourced ingredients like honey, coffee, cocoa, green tea, cinnamon, sandalwood, venivel, kokum, turmeric, peppermint, dried flowers, and essential oils. They specialize in scrubs, masks, balms, and foot soaks that are free from artificial colors, fragrances, and other synthetic additives. Laura grows some of their own ingredients and sources some ingredients from organic certified suppliers and Good Market community members like Coconut Miracle and Greenfield Organic Life.
www.goodmarket.global/laura
Matara, Sri Lanka
Grannie’s Kitchen was started to uplift women from poor rural households, create green villages, and contribute to a sustainable economy. They provide free scotch bonnet chili seedlings and organic cultivation training to women in the Akuressa area of southern Sri Lanka. The harvest is used to make scotch bonnet chili sauce and chili jam that is free from synthetic ingredients. Product sales help sustain and expand the program. Grannie’s Kitchen is committed to waste reduction. They collect and sterilize glass jars for reuse.
www.goodmarket.global/grannieskitchen
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ricamo creates unique needle work paintings and is passionate about spreading the art of hand embroidery as a therapeutic method for relieving stress and anxiety. They prioritize environmentally responsible materials and use Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified embroidery thread. Off cuts and scrap materials are collected for reuse in other projects. Ricamo plans to use surplus revenue to support environmental protection initiatives.
www.goodmarket.global/ricamo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Goodfolks is an online retail platform for natural, ethical, and sustainably sourced products from Sri Lanka. Their mission is to develop a thriving local ecosystem of micro, small, and medium responsible enterprises through training, guidance, and access to market opportunities. Together with government service providers and other partners, Goodfolks will help suppliers achieve relevant standards and certifications. The platform is designed to include spices, teas, honey, coconut-based products, and other natural foods, personal care and wellness products, housewares and home decor, jewelry, shawls, bags, and other ethical fashion. Goodfolks aims to minimize energy and resource use through remote work and data-driven order fulfillment systems that reduce transport and storage requirements. They are committed to collaboration, transparent information and accounting practices, and community success.
www.goodmarket.global/goodfolksshop
Allalamulla, Sri Lanka
Gami Rasa aims to contribute to health and the environment by preparing Sri Lankan vegetarian food from local, sustainably sourced ingredients. They grow their own fruits and vegetables on a six-acre farm and pay premium prices to farmers in the surrounding villages for products grown without synthetic agrichemicals. Gami Rasa means taste of the village in Sinhala. They serve fresh juices made from forest garden fruits, tea in coconut shell cups, roti and dosa made from kurakkan millet, banana flower vade, butterfly-pea flower blue string hoppers, halapa, and other traditional foods.
www.goodmarket.global/gamirasa
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