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New community members for August 2021

Welcome to the 42 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in August 2021! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Colombia, Costa Rica, the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and New Zealand. More than 2,004 enterprises across 66 countries are now part of the Good Market commons.

Equal Exchange

West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States

Equal Exchange is a worker-owned cooperative that has been bringing together small farmers and citizen-consumers since 1986. Through their success, they aim to demonstrate the contribution of cooperatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic, and sustainable world. Equal Exchange forms direct, long-term partnerships with small farmer organizations worldwide. They started with organic coffee, tea, and chocolate, and later expanded to banana, avocado, olive oil, dried fruit, nuts, and more. Products are available online and supplied on a wholesale basis to stores, cafes, offices, churches, and other community partners. Equal Exchange has more than 130 worker owners and a network of citizen-consumers that join together for shared learning, events, and campaigns to build a more democratic food system. They donate 10 percent of pre-tax earnings to mission-aligned not-for-profit organizations and are part of Fair Trade Federation, Green America, Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, Provender Alliance, US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, National Organic Coalition, and Fair World Project.

www.goodmarket.global/equalexchange

Asali Bali

Belega, Bali, Indonesia

Asali Bali aims to develop and promote the bamboo construction industry by engaging highly skilled artisans from local communities and applying traditional Balinese knowledge in a modern context. The team integrates structural engineers, project managers, and experienced bamboo craftspeople. Together with a network of professional architects and partners, they provide a full spectrum of services from engineering consulting to construction and full project delivery of bamboo structures. Projects include eco resorts, spas, retail boutiques, restaurants, schools, warehouses, offices, bungalows, and more. Asali Bali has developed sustainable approaches to procurement, design, construction, and aftercare. They share this information through online resources and structural bamboo workshops.

www.goodmarket.global/asalibali

Más Compost Menos Basura

Bogotá, Colombia

Más Compost, Menos Basura prevents waste from entering the Doña Juana landfill in Bogotá, Colombia. They make it easy for homes, restaurants, and companies to compost their food waste by providing air-tight buckets, wood shavings for odor prevention, and weekly pick-up services. In return, they supply bags of compost fertilizer or fresh ecologically grown produce on a quarterly basis. Más Compost, Menos Basura uses their platforms to raise environmental awareness and coordinate local environmental action. They conduct workshops and training programs on home composting, gardening, and related environmental topics and provide logistics support for local environmental partners that offer cooking oil collection, plastic recycling, and refill services. Más Compost, Menos Basura is a social enterprise initiative of the local not-for-profit organization Sugamuxi Tu y Yo.

www.goodmarket.global/mascompostmenosbasura

Social Venture Circle

Canaan, Connecticut, United States

Social Venture Circle (SVC) is a membership network that connects, empowers, and finances entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders that are working toward a global economy that is regenerative, just, and prosperous for everyone. It was founded in 1987 as the Social Venture Network, a peer organization dedicated to demonstrating the “triple bottom line” potential of valuing people, planet, and profit. In 2018, they merged with Investors’ Circle, the nation’s first impact investing network, and in 2020, they formed an alliance with the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) and began combining memberships. ASBC serves as the policy and advocacy group for the alliance, and SVC focuses on connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leadership teams with the funding and capabilities needed to create businesses that contribute to a regenerative economic system. Social Venture Circle is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

www.goodmarket.global/socialventurecircle

Elvis & Kresse

Kent, England, United Kingdom

Elvis & Kresse rescues raw materials from landfill, transforms them into ethically handcrafted bags, accessories, and housewares, and donates 50 percent of profits to charities related to the reclaimed materials. They have been working with their signature material, decommissioned London fire hoses, since 2005. They also rescue parachute silk, offset printing blankets, jute and hessian coffee bags, shoe boxes, tea sacks, and auction banners. Since 2017, they have been partnering with the Burberry Foundation to help rescue and transform Burberry leather off-cuts. Profits from the fire house collection are donated to the Fire Fighters Charity, and profits from the leather collection are donated to Barefoot College to train female solar engineers. In 2021, Elvis & Kresse transitioned their headquarters to New Barns Farm to work towards being Net Regenerative by sequestering carbon and improving biodiversity. They are an accredited Living Wage Employer, a certified B Corporation, and a member of Social Enterprise UK.

www.goodmarket.global/elvisandkresse

Emas Hitam Indonesia

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Yayasan Emas Hitam Indonesia is a grassroots permaculture organization that aims to promote, support and develop regenerative solutions across Indonesia. Their name means “black gold” and refers to their belief that healthy soil is the key to regenerating food systems and communities. Emas Hitam provides permaculture and regenerative agriculture training, design services, and consulting throughout Indonesia and has developed their own project site and farmer community in Petulu village in Bali. They focus on sharing practical, local, and cost-effective techniques to improve farmers’ livelihoods, promote ecological restoration, and help communities adapt to climate change and the Bali water crisis. From their Petulu garden, they offer seeds, compost, fresh produce, value added products, farm-to-table experiences, and Permaculture Garden Days. Emas Hitam Indonesia is registered locally as a not-for-profit organization. They partner with Slow Food Bali, Navdanya International, Ubud Food Festival, IDEP Foundation, Udayana University, Food Tank Bali, Goddess Kitchen, Kiss the Ground, and Alila Hotels.

www.goodmarket.global/emashitamindonesia

Homeward Bound of Marin

Novato, California, United States

Homeward Bound of Marin started as a single emergency shelter in 1974 and has evolved to become a leading force in ending homelessness in Marin County, California. They provide shelter, transitional housing, counseling, job training, credit repair and money management classes, and a wide range of other services to adults and families experiencing homelessness. The heart of their job training program is Fresh Starts Culinary Academy, which works closely with their social enterprise ventures: Wagster Treats dog biscuits, The Key Room event space and catering service, Halo HomeMade truffles, honey, and preserves, and Fresh Starts celebrity chef events. Homeward Bound of Marin is registered as 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and pioneered the first nonprofit IPO, an “Immediate Public Opportunity…to end homelessness” by offering fundraising “shares” to develop new facilities. They have since helped other nonprofits with IPO-style fundraising initiatives. Homeward Bound belongs to local chambers and social enterprise communities like Catalyst Kitchens and REDF.

www.goodmarket.global/homewardboundofmarin

The Color Caravan

Naggar, Himachal Pradesh, India

The Color Caravan is a creative social venture in the Indian Himalayas that supports traditional artisan communities, sustains indigenous craft skills, and empowers rural women. They specialize in handknit and crocheted clothing, accessories, housewares, and toys. Artisans are able to work from home, which enables women to earn additional income while managing their domestic and social responsibilities. The Color Caravan upcycles waste fabrics, works with natural dyes, and prioritizes natural materials like wool, cotton, and jute when possible. In 2018, they started a creative learning and cultural initiative called Kala Jamghat that uses theater, storytelling, art, craft, nature, and music to teach life skills and social awareness to young people in the village of Naggar. The founder of The Color Caravan serves as a mentor and volunteer for multiple social initiatives and craft enterprises and facilitates cultural immersive experiences focusing on indigenous crafts, food, and forest healing. The Color Caravan is part of Flourish and Creative Dignity.

www.goodmarket.global/thecolorcaravan

Designs in Mind

Oswestry, England, United Kingdom

Designs in Mind is a working studio in Shropshire, where adults living with mental health challenges work together on ambitious, experimental art and design projects. Together, they are finding ways to live life, challenge mental health stigmas, and transform what a mental health “service” looks and feels like. Members develop studio skills with print making, textiles, glass, ceramics, wood, wire, and recycled materials, learn to work within a group, and create commissioned artwork, public art spaces, and retail products that are sold online and through Jolt, their high street shop. Tasks are broken down so that on a bad day, when decision making seems impossible, makers can help with backup tasks. Members are creatively challenged and work with purpose, building their self-worth and discovering new aspirations for the future. Designs in Mind offers a virtual studio for new referrals, design workshops, and support from “listen and connect” team members and volunteers. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK.

www.goodmarket.global/designsinmind

Amplify

Dublin, Ireland

Amplify is a climate donation tool that amplifies the good of spending with sustainable brands. Conscious consumers are able to quickly create an Amplify account, choose a high-impact climate charity to support, and connect an existing debit or credit card through an encrypted card linking technology. When a purchase is made with a sustainable brand in the Amplify network, the brand automatically donates two percent of the purchase price to their customer’s chosen climate charity through the Amplify software. Brands are able to offer a personalized donation experience and incentivize sustainable spending. Customers are able to easily find and prioritize sustainable brands for everyday goods like food, clothing, personal care, and household items, support the environmental causes they care most about, and track earned donations through their Amplify account. Environmental organizations receive funds to expand their impact. By bringing together this community of changemakers—conscious consumers, sustainable brands, and climate charities—Amplify aims to accelerate our response to the climate crisis.

www.goodmarket.global/amplify

The Key Room & Catering

Novato, California, United States

The Key Room & Catering is a social enterprise of Homeward Bound of Marin that helps low income adults and people transitioning out of homelessness build employment skills and career prospects. They offer a flexible meeting and event venue, a showcase kitchen for chef demonstrations and private cooking parties, and full service catering provided by graduates of Fresh Starts Culinary Academy. The Key Room operates as a certified Bay Area Green Business with efficient lighting and rooftop solar panels for electricity and hot water. Fresh produce is often sourced from their own gardens, and service items are compostable, recyclable, or reusable whenever possible. All proceeds are used to support Homeward Bound, Marin County’s largest provider of shelter and training services for homeless adults and families. The Key Room & Catering is a model member of Catalyst Kitchens, a national affiliate group culinary social enterprises.

www.goodmarket.global/thekeyroom

Almost Heaven Farms

Suryodaya, Nepal

Almost Heaven Farms is a permaculture demonstration, training, research, and resource center and self-sustaining farm in the Ilam district of Nepal in the eastern Himalayas. Going beyond sustainable agriculture and organic farming, they work with local farmers to transition to agroecology and regenerative agriculture, adapt to climate change, and restore local soils, water sources, and ecosystems. Almost Heaven Farms also offers design, consulting, and ecological restoration services, four-week permaculture design internships, two-year diplomas, biofertilizer training, fermented food workshops, volunteer experiences, and other hands-on learning opportunities. The farm is known for its organic Nepali kimchi, fermented chili pepper sauce, and mango, pineapple and apple vinegars. They are part of a network of communities committed to regenerative development across the Himalayan bioregion.

www.goodmarket.global/almostheavenfarms

Christopher Brosse

Savegre de Aguirre, Costa Rica

Christopher Brosse works with citizens, entrepreneurs, corporations, and other institutions to transition from linear to circular practices. The founder writes articles, gives talks, and conducts training programs on sustainability, upcycling, and the circular economy. He also provides mentoring and consulting support for the development of circular products, services, and communication strategies. Christopher Brosse is the author of La Basura No Existe. Talks and consulting services are provided at reduced rates for low income groups, and 10 percent of the book profits are put in a fund for circular entrepreneurs. Christopher Brosse is part of Social Skin, Premios Latinoamérica Verde, and Next Leaders’ Initiative for Sustainability (NELIS).

www.goodmarket.global/christopherbrosse

Jaggery

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Jaggery creates livelihood opportunities for people from disadvantaged communities and transforms industrial waste from northern India into bags, cases, and other functional everyday gear. They source, clean, and repurpose old seat belts, cargo lashing straps, decommissioned military canvas and parachutes, tarpaulins, inflatable bouncy castles, textile offcuts, and other waste materials and use high quality new hardware fittings to ensure durability. Products are designed to use materials as efficiently as possible and minimize waste. Jaggery employs staff from communities that have been discriminated against, what the Indian government calls Other Backward Classes and Economically Disadvanted Sections. They provide fair trade wages, English classes, and training in basic computing skills. Jaggery uses their platforms to raise awareness about waste, fair trade, and the transition to a circular economy. They partner with Trees for the Future to plant a tree for every purchase.

www.goodmarket.global/jaggery

Jessica Scranton Photography

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

Jessica Scranton provides photography services to organizations that do meaningful work and want to showcase their accomplishments. She specializes in connecting quickly with subjects, putting them at ease, and capturing images that tell a compelling story. Past assignments include commissioned portraits, international development and corporate responsibility projects, travel stories, editorial features, and international campaigns. Her work for organizations focused on women’s empowerment, health, conservation, and other global issues have taken her off the grid and to places with unstable political situations. Depending on clients needs, she can work with creative teams on the ground or coordinate logistics and photograph solo in the field.

www.goodmarket.global/jessicascrantonphotography

Buy Good. Feel Good.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Buy Good. Feel Good. helps connect conscious consumers with brands that focus on the common good through innovative social missions, fair trade, and environmental stewardship. BGFG started in Toronto with an annual expo and grew to become North America’s largest exhibition dedicated to social enterprises. They now offer a year-round online marketplace to promote businesses that that put people and planet ahead of profit. BFGG Marketplace is a one-stop-shop for ethical and sustainable clothing, accessories, housewares, personal care, coffee, tea, spices, and more. They work with Fairtrade Canada, Fair Trade Federation, World Fair Trade Organization, B Lab, Social Enterprise Alliance, Causeartist, and other mission aligned partners.

www.goodmarket.global/buygoodfeelgood

Miharu

Durgapur, West Bengal, India

Miharu supports and revives traditional crafts of West Bengal through contemporary design. They specialize in handmade Dhokra brass jewelry and housewares and handwoven Baluchari silk saris and dupattas. Dhokra is a lost wax form of metal casting that has been practiced in India for more than 4,000 years. Miharu jewelry and housewares are made from recycled brass and are packed in recycled fabric bags and plastic free packaging. They support artisans with education for family members, medical expenses, machinery, housing, capacity building, and other needs and donate five percent of profits through GiveIndia. Miharu is certified by Craftmark.

www.goodmarket.global/miharu

Stage Six

Washington, District of Colombia, United States

Stage Six helps commercially viable social enterprises use a franchise model to scale rapidly and sustainably. They provide advisory services to a diverse range of clients focused on essential needs like health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, housing, and clean energy. These social enterprises choose a social franchise model because it expands access to their products and services, creates opportunities for local business ownership and meaningful work, and enables more people to live healthy and productive lives with dignity. Stage Six maintains a free social franchise resource library, offers below market rates for social enterprises in low income communities, and helps social enterprises leverage local resources and find external financing for franchise development. They are part of the International Franchise Association (IFA) Social Sector Task Force, which provides mentoring and educational opportunities for social enterprises interested in franchising.

www.goodmarket.global/stagesix

The Ethical Gift Box

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

The Ethical Gift Box offers curated gift boxes, a build-your-own gift box service, and corporate gifting options that prioritize people and the planet. They work with socially and environmentally responsible brands to carefully select food and drinks, personal care, accessories, stationery, and home and garden products that are ideal for gifting. Priority is given to products that are plastic free, made from recycled or upcycled materials, vegan, fair trade, or British made. The Ethical Gift Box tagline is “gifts that give twice” because they donate a portion of each sale to one of their charity partners. Customers can chose to support Survival International, Anti Slavery International, The Ocean Clean Up, or Carbon Footprint. The recipient of the gift box receives an information card with details on the products and the selected charity. The Ethical Gift Box prioritizes compostable packaging made from recycled content and uses their platform to encourage conscious consumption and sustainable living. They are a member of BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK.

www.goodmarket.global/ethicalgiftbox

Philly & Friends

London, England, United Kingdom

Philly & Friends produces children’s books, wall art, toys, and games designed to encourage confidence and positive values through the power of representation. When the founder had her daughter, nicknamed Philly, in 2017, fewer than one percent of children’s books in the United Kingdom featured a black main character. Philly & Friends was created out of the desire to raise well-rounded children who believe they can be anything and the conviction that all children deserve to see themselves and others represented in the books they read, the toys they play with, and the media they consume. In addition to creating children’s products, Philly & Friends writes articles, gives talks, conducts workshops, and offers consulting services to promote diversity in the play room and the classroom. They also empower literacy in partnership with Books 2 Africa. For every purchase of a Philly & Friends product, a book is shipped to an underprivileged child who would otherwise not have access to books.

www.goodmarket.global/phillyandfriends

Thambiliwatte

Batuyaya, Sri Lanka

Thambiliwatte is a family farm in northwestern Sri Lanka that is committed to a simple, natural lifestyle and sustainable farming methods. They cultivate a diverse range of crops including coconut, king coconut, four varieties of banana, passionfruit, lime, rose apple, guava, cashew, avocado, soursop, beli, wood apple, mango, paddy, cassava, sweet potato, finger millet, and seasonal legumes, vegetables, spices, and herbs. Thambiliwatte is supporting a farmer network for local women and working with neighboring farmers to transition to organic practices. In the future, they plan to offer ecotourism farm visits and home stays, festivals, and harvest promotions. Thambiliwatte is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).

www.goodmarket.global/thambiliwatte

Free the Mind Co

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Free the Mind Co offers skills and tools to people of all ages to develop social emotional learning (SEL) and live a life of meaning and fulfillment. Through their work, they have found that when people develop their emotional intelligence and have greater self awareness, they understand their connection to other humans and the environment and are more motivated to create a positive impact and a more caring and loving society. Free the Mind Co started with the publication of Freeing Freddie the Dream Weaver, an illustrated book for children and adults, and expanded to a series of publications, curriculum guides, webinars, online courses, custom training programs, and more for families, schools, organizations, and companies. They offer discounted rates for people in need and free training and materials for not-for-profit partners. Free the Mind Co is part of Ashoka, Catalyst 2030, and Karanga: The Global Alliance for Social Emotional Learning and Life Skills.

www.goodmarket.global/freethemindco

Superfoodio

Ruislip, England, United Kingdom

Superfoodio creates plant-based snacks that are made from simple, natural ingredients with no refined sugar or palm oil. Their vegan peanut butter chocolate bars contain up to 18 grams of plant-based protein, are handmade in a local facility, and are wrapped in recyclable packaging. A percent of profits from each purchase is donated to Oarsome Chance, a charity that supports disadvantaged youth in the United Kingdom. Superfoodio is part of the Impact Hub King’s Cross Feeding the City program.

www.goodmarket.global/superfoodio

Redefined Objects

London, England, United Kingdom

Redefined Objects aims to redefine the lifecycle of industrial fabric waste and showcase the traditional skills and craftsmanship in different areas of India. Their ethically sourced clothing and accessories are designed from salvaged deadstock, offcuts, and leftover materials and include block printed fabric, khadi handloom fabric, chikan embroidery, and natural dyes. Redefined Objects also offers handmade bamboo housewares from artisans in Jharkhand, wooden utensils from Uttar Pradesh, black clay pottery from Nizamabad, and cane and grass fiber products from tribal women in Uttarkhand and Assam.

www.goodmarket.global/redefinedobjects

Enter Heart

London, England, United Kingdom

Enter Heart specializes in environmentally responsible gift box sets that include handmade jewelry and unique illustrated gift cards. They prioritize local artists and suppliers in the United Kingdom to support the local economy, ensure ethical and sustainable practices, and minimize their environmental impact. The jewelry is designed and made by artisans from recycled sterling silver, recycled whiskey barrels, and other responsible materials. The gift cards, boxes, and packaging are plastic free and made from materials that are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, recyclable, or compostable. Enter Heart maintains low margins to increase the accessibility of ethical and sustainable gift options.

www.goodmarket.global/enterheart

Just.Good.

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Just.Good. empowers local changemakers to establish sustainable projects in their own communities. They fundraise to provide initial support and a kickstarter donation. Examples of changemakers include Henry who started a women’s sewing initiative in central Ghana, Margaretha who works with children on the island of Sumba in Indonesia, and Binod who is supporting isolated communities in the Gorkha district of Nepal. These initiatives are based on local priorities, use locally sourced goods, and benefit the local economy.

www.goodmarket.global/justgood

Fauna Brewing

Arundel, England, United Kingdom

Fauna Brewing develops premium craft beers that support wildlife conservation. They offer a Wild Dog IPA, Cheetah Lager, and Pango Table Beer and partner with the Painted Dog Conservation Fund in Zimbabwe, the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia, and the African Pangolin Working Group. Their brews are made with British malts in a living wage brewery, and their packaging is made from recycled materials. Fauna Brewing uses their platform to raise awareness about endangered species and environmental conservation.

www.goodmarket.global/faunabrewing

Uplift Accounting

San Diego, California, United States

Uplift Accounting uses a holistic approach to help businesses be more profitable so they can have more impact on their people, community and the planet. They also offer bookkeeping and back office support services and can function as a contract chief financial officer (CFO) or financial controller for small enterprises. Uplift Accounting donates three percent of their top line revenue each quarter to support people, planet, financial literacy, and the stakeholder capitalism movement. This includes donations to fight racism and white supremacy in the United States, end poverty in the poorest areas of the world, and reduce carbon emissions and plastic pollution. Uplift Accounting is Offset Alliance certified and a member of 1% for the Planet, Leaders 20/20, and Business for Good San Diego.

www.goodmarket.global/upliftaccounting

Hammillewa Organic Farm

Kahatagasdigiliya, Sri Lanka

Hammillewa Farm in Anuradhapura aims to make it easier for Sri Lankans to access healthy, organic food. They specialize in mango, coconut, banana, watermelon, and free range eggs. Compost is produced onsite, and weeds are managed manually in annual crop areas and through grazing in perennial crop areas. All animals on the farm have free access to pasture and are cared for their entire natural lives. The chickens have a five-acre fenced area with a pond, shade trees, and shelter. Hammillewa Farm provides employment opportunities for people from low income families and training opportunities for university students. They are verified as free range for animal products and organic for crop products under a local participatory guarantee system (PGS).

www.goodmarket.global/hammillewa

Halo HomeMades

Novato, California, United States

Halo HomeMades is a social enterprise of Homeward Bound of Marin that helps low income adults and people transitioning out of homelessness gain employment skills for a stable and happy future. They specialize in natural artisanal chocolate truffles, jams, pickles, relishes, barbecue sauce, mole sauce, and honey from their Novato hives. Products are created by students and staff at the Fresh Starts Culinary Academy. All profits are used to support job training, education, and housing for people transitioning out of homelessness in Marin County.

www.goodmarket.global/halohomemades

Melissa Gisele Fine Jewelry

Holderness, New Hampshire, United States

Melissa Gisele creates fine jewelry from recycled precious metals and ethically sourced, American mined gemstones. Each piece is designed and handcrafted in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire from the lapidary stone cutting to the metal work. Melissa Gisele Fine Jewelry specializes in simple designs inspired by leaves, pine needles, mountains, lakes, and other elements of nature.

www.goodmarket.global/melissagiselefinejewelry

Pangolin Gin

Hullbridge, England, United Kingdom

Pangolin Gin crafts artisanal gin to raise awareness about the pangolin, the most trafficked mammal in the world, and help protect it from extinction. The gin is produced in the Paper Mill Distillery in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorelands using African botanicals like honeybush, rooibos, and baobab. Products are shipped plastic free in compostable packaging. For every bottle purchased, a donation is made to pangolin conservation charities working across Africa and Asia. Pangolin Gin has partnered with Born Free so that customers can adopt rescued and orphaned pangolins in the Central African Republic and support their rehabilitation and return to the wild. They also partner with Ecologi to plant trees and offset the carbon footprint of their operations. The team is currently climate positive.

www.goodmarket.global/pangolingin

Social Impact Listings

San Diego, California, United States

Social Impact Listings is a resource directory that enables changemakers to find opportunities and amplify their social impact. They aggregate information on impact enablers, service providers, programs, events, jobs, podcasts, blogs, videos, and other resources related to the social impact space. They also offer bespoke secondary research to provide customized lists and data sets for impact making organizations. Social Impact Listings is part of Next San Diego and Be Social Change.

www.goodmarket.global/socialimpactlistings

Lemniscate Candles

Freetown, Massachusetts, United States

Lemniscate creates natural aromatherapy massage candles from blends of plant-based oils like coconut, olive, rosehip, jojoba, local cannabidiol (CBD), and essential oils. When lit, the therapeutic warm oil can be applied to the skin leaving no wasted wax. Lemniscate Candles collects and sanitizes secondhand vessels for their candles, and when the candle is finished, the container can be used again. Lemniscate Candles supports Gasoline Alley Foundation and Buzzards Bay Coalition.

www.goodmarket.global/lemniscatecandles

Rhodian

San Diego, California, United States

Rhodian is a marketing firm that uses a holistic creative process to help brands redefine themselves, showcase their purpose and values, and expand their reach and community. They offer graphic design, web design, content creation, creative writing, marketing, advertising, and brand management services. Rhodian is developing a platform for impact influencing to connect social benefit organization with influencers that want to support a cause. They dedicate at least 20 percent of their time to social benefit organizations and donate one percent of all profits to not-for-profit organizations through the Pledge 1% program. Rhodian is a member of Next San Diego.

www.goodmarket.global/rhodian

Gileemale Walawwa & Estate

Gileemale, Sri Lanka

Gileemale Walawwa & Estate provides accommodation in a historic manor house and immersive travel experiences focused on sustainability and community involvement. The property is surrounded by 25 acres of greenery and is ideal for birdwatching and wellness retreats. Gileemale Walawwa is committed to environmental stewardship, conserving Sabaragamuwa culture and heritage, and creating local livelihood opportunities and a sustainable rural economy. They are working to establish rain water harvesting, renewable energy, and waste management systems.

www.goodmarket.global/gileemalewalawwa

Ancient Nutra

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka

Ancient Nutra specializes in organic and natural health and wellness supplements from Sri Lankan medicinal plants. They source raw materials from small scale farmers and pay above market rate to support rural livelihoods. Products include ashwagandha, turmeric, green tea extract, tribulus, gotukola, green coffee bean, ganoderma, garcinia, heenbovitiya, beli, moringa, triphala, guduchi, margosa, sarsaparilla, papaya leaf, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, spirulina, chlorella, love in a puff, karavila, and venivel extracts and capsules. They also offer activated charcoal toothpaste and a range of natural skincare and health food products. Ancient Nutra organic products are certified according to USDA, EU, and NASAA organic standards.

www.goodmarket.global/ancientnutra

BoBo GloBal

New York, New York, United States

BoBo GloBal works with small-scale, environmentally responsible suppliers and indigenous artisans from disenfranchised communities to create ethical bohemian clothing and accessories that incorporate weaving, embroidery, block printing, and beading. They celebrate cultural diversity, raise awareness about indigenous communities and their artistic heritage, and build relationships with producers based on mutual respect, transparency, and fair trade principles. BoBo GloBal prioritizes natural, recycled, and upcycled materials and zero waste practices. They encourage conscious consumption and offer mending and alteration services.

www.goodmarket.global/boboglobal

Saintlike Herbs

Ganemulla, Sri Lanka

Saintlike Herbs specializes in natural herbal tea from Sri Lanka. They source organically grown flowers, spices, and herbs through ethical trading partnerships with local farmers. Their flagship product is blue butterfly pea flower tisane and powder. Saintlike Herbs is committed to environmentally responsible business practices and contributes to conservation initiatives. Their farmers are verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).

www.goodmarket.global/saintlikeherbs

Planet's Pick

Dambadeniya, Sri Lanka

Planet’s Pick specializes in a premium grade of virgin coconut oil that is extracted from fresh organic coconut milk using a centrifuge process. The resulting raw coconut oil is high in nutrients and has a fresh flavor and aroma. Planet’s Pick sources fresh coconut from their own organic land and from certified organic suppliers in Kurunegala, Dambadeniya, Kuliyapitiya, and Chilaw. They are committed to fair trade practices and contribute to early childhood education. The products are under USDA organic certification from Control Union.

www.goodmarket.global/planetspick

Fufu

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Fufu aims to introduce healthy Turkish food to people in Sri Lanka. They specialize in vegetarian and vegan options, prioritize local ingredients, and minimize waste.

www.goodmarket.global/fufu

NutriChef

Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

NutriChef produces natural granola and other healthy, whole grain food options. They prioritize environmentally responsible packaging and source ingredients from other Good Market approved enterprises.

www.goodmarket.global/nutrichef

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