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Welcome to the 35 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in August 2023! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Australia, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, the United States, and Canada. More than 2,914 enterprises across 98 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Footscray, Victoria, Australia
L2R actively engages and fosters artistic talent in Melbourne’s West while empowering and transforming the lives of children and young people through the power of dance. They provide free dance programs, arts leadership opportunities, and employment pathways for children and young people traditionally underrepresented or absent from mainstream arts and culture. They believe dance has the power to break down social barriers, create meaningful connections, and strengthen the community through creativity, belonging, and wellbeing. L2R showcases some of Melbourne’s most respected and dynamic emerging and professional artists. They can be booked for hip hop dance performances, floor shows, site activations, takeovers, school incursions, and community workshops. They are also available for choreography, movement direction, and casting. L2R Dance is a registered charity and reinvests all surplus towards creating social change through dance.
Ettlingen, Germany
AfB social & green IT protects the environment, promotes inclusion, and creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities through information technology (IT) refurbishment and remarketing. They purchase used computers, phones, servers, and other hardware from large businesses and institutions, safely delete the data, and thoroughly test, clean, refurbish, and upgrade the equipment for remarketing. Devices that are no longer marketable are professionally dismantled in-house and handed over to certified recycling companies in Europe to recover the raw materials. By extending the product life cycle, AfB conserves natural resources, contributes to a circular economy, and reduces emissions. Refurbished products are available online and through more than 20 locations in Germany, Austria, France, Slovakia, and Switzerland. All facilities and processes are barrier-free because half of the workforce has disabilities, and people with and without disabilities work hand in hand. AfB is registered as a gemeinnützige GmbH, a not-for-profit company. They are a member of Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND) and have ISO 14001 certification for their environmental management systems.
İzmir, Türkiye
KEP Textile Atelier manufactures clothing under the highest ethical and environmental standards and creates stable employment for disadvantaged women in Turkey. They offer a range of services for ethical fashion brands and other collaborators, including market research, design, material sourcing, pattern making, sampling, production, quality control, and packing. KEP Textile Atelier uses GOTS-certified textiles, deadstock or waste fabrics, and other environmentally responsible materials. Patterns are cut to minimize waste, and scraps are either composted or upcycled into new designs. Their production facility collects rainwater for ironing and is fully powered by solar panels. They provide living wages, comfortable working conditions, childcare, and capacity development training. All surplus is reinvested in KEP NGO to support social campaigns and provide textile training and women empowerment workshops. KEP Textile Atelier is a member of Yekpare Social Enterprise Turkey.
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
GreenHouse17 offers support, counseling, advocacy, shelter, education, and prevention services to end intimate partner abuse and support survivors in 17 central Kentucky counties. They provide crisis intervention and stabilization services from a shelter in rural Fayette County and two satellite offices in their service area. The GreenHouse17 farm surrounds the shelter and provides opportunities for nature-based healing, nutritious field-to-table produce, and job training for survivors. Their services are based on the trauma-informed care model. Adults living in the shelter have the opportunity to participate on the farm, should they choose, in exchange for an hourly stipend. GreenHouse17 offers a community-supported agriculture (CSA) membership for agrichemical-free summer flowers. They also use flowers and herbs from the farm to create their Handmade by Survivors range of soaps, lip balms, bath salts, and soy wax candles. GreenHouse17 is a community-driven and community-supported not-for-profit organization and a member of Social Enterprise Alliance. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Lancing, England, United Kingdom
Toby Tiger has been creating organic cotton baby and kidswear since 1998. They offer a wide range of sleepsuits, bibs, pajamas, tops, bottoms, dresses, and more in a bright rainbow palette with timeless, nature-inspired appliques and prints. By choosing organic cotton and azo-free dyes, their products are softer, longer lasting, and better for delicate skin, farm and factory workers, and the planet. Toby Tiger works with a factory that pays fair living wages and meets strict ethical standards. They offer a return-and-earn service so families can easily send in outgrown pre-loved clothing and get cash off on their next order. Toby Tiger has Soil Association Organic and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification.
Berlin, Germany
Orelon is passionate about connecting people through multilingual and barrier-free event communication. An average of three million events take place in Germany every year, but only a fraction of these are equally accessible to everyone. For Orelon, diversity is the standard. They offer multilingual, sign language, and simplified language conference interpreting, live captioning, audio descriptions, and post-production services to ensure holistic accessibility. Orelon uses cost-saving modern technology and engages a team of experienced translators and interpreters. They are members of International Association of Conference Interpreters (AICC), the German Association of Conference Interpreters (VKD), and Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND).
Quetta, Pakistan
Pomegranate Seeds works with Afghan refugee women to create handcrafted accessories and housewares, build sustainable futures for themselves and their families, and preserve traditional hand embroidery techniques of the Balochistan region, like Suzani, Taar Kashi, Khotro, and Teke. The women artisans come from marginalized communities with patriarchal norms and aren’t able to access conventional employment. By visiting women at home, Pomegranate Seeds is able to provide a dignified source of income, fair wages, and flexible work opportunities. They also organize medical camps and provide financial assistance to refugee families in need. Pomegranate Seeds is committed to environmental sustainability. They use responsibly sourced natural fibers, minimize waste, and ensure all products are made to last. Pomegranate Seeds participates in MADE51 by UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency.
Darwin City, Northern Territory, Australia
Pathfinders NT creates safe spaces where young people in the Top End of Australia’s Northern Territory feel emboldened to speak their minds, have fun, and live with a sense of belonging and purpose. They support National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and other young people to reach their full potential through therapeutic mentoring and adventure-based programs like stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, geocaching, fishing, walking, and bushcraft. Activities are designed to be accessible and promote social-emotional competencies, coping skills, resilience, and community connections. Pathfinders NT also delivers social-emotional wellbeing programs in schools and comprehensive training for youth workers. Topics include trauma-informed care, adventure-based programming, and leadership development. Pathfinders NT is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Youth Workers Association, Northern Territory Outdoor Education Association, Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy, and Australia and New Zealand Mental Health Association.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
Richardson Media Group specializes in paid media planning, media buying, and search engine optimization (SEO) management with an educational approach. They work closely with design, copywriting, video, and web development teams to guide the implementation of campaign deliverables and landing pages and provide robust media metrics and ongoing campaign optimization. They also guide clients on best practices for data privacy and accessibility. Richardson Media Group is committed to the health and wellbeing of their employees and provides a hybrid office model, flexible paid time off, professional development opportunities, and regular status checks. They donate to environmental and educational organizations like The Bee Conservancy, Brave Trails, Change is Simple, The Ecology School, and The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire, provide pro-bono marketing services to select non-profit partners, and use their communication channels to generate awareness about sustainability and social responsibility. Richardson Media Group is registered as a New Hampshire Benefit Corporation, is a certified B Corporation, and is a member of New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility and 1% for the Planet.
Benicia, California, United States
Will & Atlas supports traditional artisans, promotes ethical and sustainable practices, and offers artisanal housewares and accessories that are made to last. They partner with fair trade groups in Bangladesh to create bags, baskets, rugs, and tableware from jute and palm leaves and aprons, tea towels, and more from handwoven unbleached cotton. Products with their Fair Trade Promise meet the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) ten principles of fair trade. Will & Atlas supports skill development training and programs to improve quality of life for the women artisans and their families. They also donate products and funds to organizations that support women and children in their local community. Will & Atlas is a member of Social Enterprise Alliance.
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Destiny disrupts the cycles of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Kolkata by providing tailored holistic support for vulnerable women and girls and training and employing survivors to create environmentally responsible handmade products. They specialize in bags, scarves, notebooks, blankets, and other housewares made from recycled saris and block print local cotton fabrics and fill custom orders for partners around the world. Destiny runs a community center in one of Kolkata’s largest red light districts and focuses their outreach on nearby brothels and shelter homes. Each person has different requirements, but safe accommodation, education, economic empowerment, and a long-term community of friends and mentors are the key pillars for success. Destiny Reflection is registered as a business and contributes all surplus to Destiny Foundation, a registered charity that focuses on outreach, training, and other support services.
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Impact Collective brings strategy to social impact and helps organizations integrate their purpose into how they run their business. They provide personalized coaching for social impact leaders and work with teams to develop and execute a comprehensive social impact strategy and achieve B Corp certification. This process often includes employee engagement, external communications, and an impact scorecard. The Impact Collective is a certified B Corporation, a Purpose in Expenses (PIE) Certified Member, and a member of 1% for the Planet. They are part of the Female Founder Collective, Portland Means Progress, and Business for a Better Portland.
Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States
MADE FREE offers bags and accessories that create self-sustaining jobs and address the root cause of human trafficking, modern slavery, and poverty. Each item is meticulously handcrafted by small factory teams that meet World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) standards. MADE FREE uses organic cotton canvas, recycled polyester, vegetable-tanned leather, and other sustainably sourced materials. They minimize fashion waste by focusing on quality and providing a lifetime guarantee. MADE FREE reinvests a percentage of profits to benefit makers. They are a member of Social Enterprise Alliance.
Helston, England, United Kingdom
One Blue Eye works with individuals, businesses, and communities to give plastic waste value. They collect ocean plastic and other post-consumer plastic waste and transform it into affordable jewelry, accessories, housewares, and recreational equipment like surf wax combs, bodysurfing handplanes, and surfskates. They also organize guided beach cleans, offer plastic recycling workshops, and raise awareness at local events. One Blue Eye is part of the Precious Plastic community.
Buxtehude, Germany
ChargeHolidays promotes sustainable travel and helps travelers make informed decisions. They provide an accommodation booking platform with transparent sustainability assessments, integrated carbon reduction and offset tools, and a rewards system that supports social and environmental projects. They also provide sustainability coaching services based on design thinking principles. ChargeHolidays works with partners that are recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and is part of ECPAT to prevent the exploitation of children in the hospitality industry. Their platform is optimized for people with disabilities and provides transparent information on inclusion and accessibility. ChargeHolidays is a steward-owned company with a golden share held by Purpose Foundation to ensure their profits always remain in service of their purpose.
Zürich, Switzerland
elleXX offers financial products and services that are tailored to the needs of women with a focus on addressing structural inequalities and discrimination in society and the economy. The financial gaps that affect women start in childhood with pocket money and continue throughout a woman’s financial life with financial education, wages, investment, founding, partnership, property, inheritance, and pensions. elleXX raises awareness and works to close the gaps. They offer financial advisory services, investment products, pension solutions, legal support, and a membership program that includes live coaching, premium content, tools, discounts, and more. Their one-for-one membership model provides free memberships for women in need. elleXX focuses on partnerships and investments that take into account equal opportunity, fair employment, diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, and sustainability. They support female founders and donate to projects that empower women, including Girls in Tech, Women for Women, Malala Fund, and the umbrella organization of women’s shelters in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (DAO).
Miami, Florida, United States
Docklands, Victoria, Australia
iSTEM Co. creates employment opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with a focus on women of color and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Australia. Women represent only 29 percent of the university-qualified STEM workforce in Australia and face a gender pay gap of 22 percent. Fifty-six percent of STEM-qualified females in Australia are internationally born, but they face four times higher unemployment than women born in Australia. iSTEM offers research, consulting, and talent sourcing services to address these gaps. They partner with STEM organizations to provide direct recruitment, internship recruitment, mentorship, and retention support, leadership development programs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops. They also offer a recruit-tech platform and a community for women in STEM. iSTEM Co. is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
YouMeWe Social Impact Group grows and amplifies conscious leaders and sustainable social impact. They started by interviewing pioneering women leaders across Africa for the YouMeWe Amplified podcast. They now interview women internationally, host a global community, organize tours and events, participate in speaking engagements, publish online resources and books, and offer coaching, consulting, workshops, and training programs. YouMeWe focuses on creating an inclusive and collaborative culture to maximize meaning while attracting, engaging, and retaining colleagues, customers, and collaborators. They are committed to accessibility and provide their podcasts and much of their content for free. A portion of all earnings goes to the YouMeWe Foundation to provide scholarships for women in Africa.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Shwet offers hand-embroidered clothing, accessories, and housewares that preserve traditional Chikankari embroidery techniques and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women from marginalized communities near Lucknow. They provide skill training to self-help groups of women artisans and work with them to develop production systems and market access for their finished products. Shwet uses natural cotton fabric and specializes in affordable office wear. They are a Craftmark-certified economic empowerment initiative by Safe Society and HCL Foundation. Safe Society is part of the Consortium for Street Children, Girls Not Brides, and Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children.
Troy, Tennessee, United States
OUTsideIN empowers marginalized women in rural West Tennessee through the creation of durable fabric bags and travel gear. They started in 2013 because the largest employer in their county left, taking 2,000 of the best jobs with them. OUTsideIN trains and hires women who have been chronically unemployed due to addiction, incarceration, lack of education, or other barriers to employment. Their travel gear is made in small batches from overrun stock of upholstery-weight fabric that would have otherwise been sent to landfill. They are in the process of developing a residential program for women in recovery with space for six to eight women and their children to live in community and receive counseling, recovery support, and life skills training. OUTsideIN is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are a member of the Social Enterprise Alliance.
Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka
ON Solar was established to combat rising energy costs, eliminate dependency on carbon-polluting fuels, and improve access to environmentally responsible renewable energy in Sri Lanka. They offer solar system design, solar panel installation, system integration, energy storage and energy efficiency solutions, and monitoring and maintenance services for domestic, commercial, and utility-scale solar systems. ON Solar also offers leases, loans, power purchase agreements, and other financing options to make solar energy more accessible and affordable. They have trained and certified installation engineers, use components with extended warranties, and provide a free two-year maintenance and insurance contract.
A Ver-o-Mar, Portugal
Sensihemp develops innovative and regenerative solutions to overcome the current challenges in the textile industry and creates ethical vegan clothing, footwear, and accessories in Portugal from low-impact hemp. They chose hemp because it is a natural, fast-growing, highly renewable crop that repairs the environment throughout its growth cycle. It doesn’t require synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to grow, uses much less water and land than other natural fiber plants, sequesters carbon, and revitalizes the soil. Through research and local partnerships, Sensihemp has developed a soft local hemp and organic cotton fabric and a low-impact local production process. They are committed to zero waste, circular economy, and fair trade practices. Sensihemp supports Fashion Revolution and Planet Caretakers.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
The Biodiversity Project is a volunteer-driven initiative in Sri Lanka that promotes diversity by providing a safe and inclusive environment and acknowledging, accepting, respecting, and protecting all forms of life, including microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. They raise awareness, offer mental health support and mindful living retreats, provide consulting services, coordinate and amplify research, organize environmental conservation and restoration projects, and advocate for policy change. They are committed to accessibility and ensuring information is available in all local languages. The Biodiversity Project partners with other local animal rights, environmental conservation, and mental health organizations. They operate as a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Salinas, California, United States
It’s Cactus Fair Trade fights poverty through art. They specialize in Haitian metal sculptures that are handmade from recycled steel oil drums by artisans in Croix-des-Bouquets. Their online store also features textiles, wood carvings, paintings, and other folk art from Latin America. It’s Cactus maintains long-term trade relationships, pays in advance, and uses profits to support education and microloan projects. They are a member of Fair Trade Federation.
Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
Lala Studio creates functional upcycled products that support sustainability and inclusion and enable people to wear their values. They use discarded pants and other garment waste from the textile industry in Sri Lanka to produce gender-neutral clothing, bags, belts, and accessories and celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride year-round. They provide local alternatives to products that are normally imported and help reduce material consumption, energy, and landfill waste. The studio is solar powered and committed to zero waste practices. Packaging is made from upcycled saree materials and product tags are made from scrap wood. Lala Studio supports local causes including Foundation of Goodness, The Biodiversity Project, Underdogs Sri Lanka, Delete Nothing, Equal Ground, and Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN).
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Savage Souls Botaniks helps people feel empowered and connected through the power of plants. They offer herbal teas, salves, fire cider herbal tonics, tinctures, bath salts, flower essences, herbal consultations, and reiki sessions with a commitment to ethical and environmentally responsible sourcing for all materials and supplies. Savage Souls Botaniks supports the Sierra Club, United Plant Savers, TigerMountain Foundation, and other not-for-profit initiatives.
Madrid, Spain
Andaquenó® makes unisex T-shirts and sweatshirts for all ages from organic cotton and recycled polyester. They manufacture locally in Spain without any intermediaries. This enables them to maintain high standards, minimize environmental impact, and offer durable clothing at competitive prices without compromising on sustainability and solidarity. Andaquenó® donates 15 percent of all sales to ALMA Association to support the fight against gender-based violence.
Weligama, Sri Lanka
Jamu Surf Lodge offers boutique hotel accommodation, a cafe, and yoga classes between Weligama and Midigama on Sri Lanka’s south coast. They avoid single-use plastics, minimize waste, prioritize natural, nontoxic supplies, and have invested in wastewater management systems and solar water heating. The cafe provides healthy vegan and vegetarian options made with locally sourced ingredients. They host events, meetings, gatherings, and retreats. Jamu Surf Lodge employs local community members, contributes to village development, organizes periodic beach cleanups, and donates to schools and other local organizations.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
The Functionist creates nourishing functional foods that benefit the body and microbiome while protecting environmental resources. Their organic mushroom blend includes lion’s mane, chaga, reishi, maitake, cordyceps, king trumpet, shiitake, turkey tail, Agaricus blazei, and Androdia mushrooms sourced from a USDA certified organic farm in California. They also offer an immune support blend and vegan shake powders. By sourcing directly and selling online, they aim to make functional foods more accessible and affordable. The Functionist is a certified B Corporation and a member of 1% for the Planet.
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Sustainable Weave focuses on reviving Indian handloom products and developing sustainable livelihoods in rural Jaipur to prevent urban migration. They specialize in natural cotton cushion covers, throws, bedding, and towels. They have also developed recycled products using surplus wool yarn. Sustainable Weave is an initiative by United Artisans, an artisan self-help group recognized by the local government. Profits are shared among the group members.
Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Cinnamon Trails creates value-added cinnamon products in Sri Lanka with a focus on traceability, social responsibility, environmental conservation, and economic development. They maintain their own cinnamon estate and processing facility and provide rural livelihood opportunities with above-average pay and regular bonuses. Ceylon Cinnamon Trails is committed to sustainable management practices and waste reduction. The cinnamon bark is used for sticks and powder, the cinnamon leaves are used for herbal tea, seasoning, and essential oil, and the cinnamon wood is used to make healthy, natural dog chews. Unusable leaves and branches are used to build the soil. With proper care, cinnamon can provide a sustainable harvest for more than a century.
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Vital Coffee Roasters aims to play a vital role in the communities and lives of those they serve and create a ripple effect of impact. They provide freshly roasted coffee to retail and wholesale customers, educational coffee tasting events, local catering, and consulting services for cafes and roasteries. Vital Coffee Roasters sources specialty coffee directly from coffee communities, pays fair trade living wages, and provides transparent information on the coffee farmers’ country, region, and elevation. Their goal is to source 100 percent of their coffee from suppliers with origin-level social impact initiatives like helping women and young coffee farmers and providing equitable access to education and resources. For coffees that do not directly support an impact initiative, they donate to Grounds for Health, an organization that focuses on cervical cancer prevention and treatment in coffee-growing communities.
Angoda, Sri Lanka
Blue Fish Ceylon produces natural, value-added seafood products in Sri Lanka from sustainably sourced fish, coconut oil, and spices. They specialize in kochchi tuna, tuna achcharu, and bottled mackerel and provide a local alternative to imported canned fish. Their fresh fish supplier is Friend of the Sea certified and participates in the Sri Lankan Longline Fishery Improvement Project (SLFIP) to promote ethical and sustainable fishing practices. Blue Fish Ceylon is part of the Hatch AccelerateHer program.
Sampur, Sri Lanka
Solai Organic Farm prioritizes environmental health while producing food for local people. They cultivate legumes, dry zone vegetables, and fruit in eastern Sri Lanka. Solai Organic Farm produces compost and natural inputs from local ingredients.
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