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Welcome to the 41 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in June 2023! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Australia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Turkey, Norway, the United Kingdom, Kenya, the Gambia, and the United States. More than 2,836 enterprises across 98 countries are now part of the Good Market commons.❤️
San Francisco, California, United States
Formr provides second chances for people and planet. They produce thoughtfully designed furnishings that repurpose construction waste and create work opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals in the San Francisco area. Each year, more than 600,000 people are released from incarceration in the United States. Most businesses choose not to hire formerly incarcerated people, and they often have few, if any, opportunities for work. Within three years, more than 50 percent are re-incarcerated. Formr provides opportunities and resources to help formerly incarcerated people turn their lives around and avoid recidivism. The team salvages wood from construction sites, sources leftover materials from construction manufacturers, and utilizes urban trees from local communities to create quality furniture, planters, tableware, artwork, and more. They specialize in innovative multi-functional furniture for tiny homes and small spaces. Formr is part of the Good Future Design Alliance, Sustainable Furnishings Council, SFMade, NEWH The Hospitality Industry Network, and Urban Vision Alliance.
Mount Victoria, New South Wales, Australia
Hotel Etico provides accommodation and holiday experiences in the Blue Mountains of Australia while creating employment and independent living opportunities for young people with disabilities. The hotel is located in the heritage-listed town of Mount Victoria and includes 15 rooms, a restaurant, bar, library, conservatory, sitting rooms, and an extensive garden. Trainees in Hotel Etico’s independence program rotate through a range of hospitality roles and contribute to the day-to-day operations of the hotel and restaurant. They stay in dedicated apartments in the hotel on their rostered work days and experience supported independent living. Graduates receive formal food and beverage qualifications and open employment positions in the hospitality sector. Hotel Etico empowers employers to create diverse and inclusive workplaces and advocates for systemic changes to create employment opportunities and enable people with disabilities to enjoy a life of dignity and independence through work. They are a registered not-for-profit charity, a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise, and a member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA).
Wayland, Massachusetts, United States
American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) is building a strong local economy movement in the United States by supporting the growth and development of local business alliances. They were founded in 2001 as part of a nationwide effort to support locally-owned, independent businesses, encourage local purchasing, and address the competitive disadvantages that independent businesses often experience due to policies and economic structures. AMIBA develops campaign toolkits, awareness programs, educational materials, and other resources that are used by members throughout the country. Well-known campaigns include Choose Indie Local, Independents Month, Move Your Money, and Buy Local. Members commit to supporting local independent businesses, building a strong local economy that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable, and working to mitigate and adapt to climate change. AMIBA works closely with the Institute for Local Self Reliance and is part of the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) and Small Business Rising.
York, England, United Kingdom
Shared Earth started in 1986 to sell fair trade, ethical, and environmentally responsible products in the United Kingdom and help create a fairer, more sustainable world. They are now the largest retailer and wholesaler of fair trade goods in the country, with an online store and shops in York and Liverpool. Shared Earth imports unique clothing, accessories, jewelry, body care, home and gardenware, toys, games, stationery, zero waste products, and more from partners in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. They pay fair prices, ensure safe working conditions, provide upfront payment, maintain long-term trade partnerships, support artisans and their local communities, and provide employment opportunities for women prisoners who are on parole. Shared Earth works with suppliers to reduce unnecessary packaging and transition to compostable or easily recyclable packaging materials. They partner with GoodShipping to switch from fossil fuels to biofuels and provide carbon neutral imports. Shared Earth is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
İstanbul, Türkiye
Good4Trust is creating a prosumer economy, a socially just economic system where people can live in peace and harmony with nature. Their digital community marketplace brings together producers and prosumers committed to the exchange of ecologically and socially fair goods and services in a community based on goodness and trust. In order to open a free shop in the bazaar, producers need to share their production processes, sign a declaration of intent, and be approved by a selection council of seven people. Prosumers purchase according to their needs, share goodness, participate in governance, and help transform production processes. All community members accept the golden rule and the values of trust, transparency, fairness, and peace. For every sale in the market, Good4Trust receives three to seven percent to ensure economic sustainability. All surplus is reinvested towards the mission. Good4Trust collaborates with Açık Açık Sosyal Girişimler, Adil Ticaret Türkiye, Adil Yaşam, Ashoka Türkiye, and other organizations and municipalities with shared values.
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Midigama Fruit Farm was established in 1996 to promote agroecology and regenerative farming, improve local livelihoods, and contribute to food security and socioeconomic development in the village of Midigama in southern Sri Lanka. They grow tropical fruits and fresh vegetables using a traditional three canopy multi-cropping system that optimizes land utilization, increases biodiversity, supports ecological pest management, and improves water conservation and soil health. Midigama Fruit Farm offers fruit and veggie boxes, guided farm tours, fruit tasting, vegan lunches, workshops, training programs, and farmstays. Visitors are able to see fruit forests, raised vegetable beds, bee hives, water conservation ponds, compost and liquid fertilizer production, a traditional kitchen, pack house, farm gate shop, eco center, meditation area, and spiritual walking paths. Midigama Fruit Farm provides fresh fruits and vegetables at discounted rates to workers and local farm huts and reinvests profits towards ecological improvements.
Santa Clara, California, United States
Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship accelerates social entrepreneurship to end poverty and protect the planet with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and climate resilience. Founded in 2003 as a Center of Distinction at Santa Clara University, they fuse the entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley with the university’s heritage of social justice, community engagement, and global impact guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They offer an investment readiness accelerator, scaling and replication initiatives, executive-level mentoring, impact investment opportunities, and ongoing alumni support. Miller Center also provides opportunities for Santa Clara University students to learn and work with social enterprises that are on the front lines of poverty eradication and sustainable development in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the United States.
Manly, New South Wales, Australia
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Registry (TCMCR) was created to support Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners and patients by improving recordkeeping, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes. Acupuncture and other forms of TCM are affordable health care options used by people all over the world. The TCMCR software makes it easy to record patients’ symptoms, diagnoses, treatment interventions, and outcomes and manage clinical records. It uses a diagnostic format called the Traditional Chinese Medical Diagnostic Descriptor (TCMDD) which was developed by practitioners for practitioners and validated through academic research. Participating practitioners are able to search TCMCR’s de-identified database for treatment strategies specifically appropriate for their patient’s TCM diagnostic profile. The Registry will also facilitate the collection of quality data for university research, education, and continuous improvement. TCMCR is committed to affordability and provides discounts to practitioners in lower-income countries. Fifty percent of profits are donated to Evidence Based Acupuncture, a not-for-profit organization that collates and disseminates quality TCM research.
Batu Caves, Malaysia
Athena Empowers produces sustainable menstrual products, reduces period poverty, and supports a healthier and better lifestyle for women and girls in Malaysia. They offer washable cloth sanitary pads and reusable bags, as well as washable adult diapers, baby diapers, and nursing pads. Many schoolgirls in Malaysia are forced to stay home during their menstrual cycle, resulting in a high rate of dropouts, early marriages, and pregnancy and limiting their capabilities to work and start productive careers. Athena Empowers uses donations and proceeds from product sales to provide free sanitary kits and Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) education to women and girls in need. This improves school attendance and creates a foundation for good reproductive health choices. Transitioning to washable cloth pads also saves money, minimizes resource use, and reduces waste and environmental pollution.
Seattle, Washington, United States
Redesign Collective is a grassroots textile recycling and reuse company in Seattle. They help interior design, printing, and manufacturing firms divert textile samples, remnants, deadstock, and unsellable inventory from landfill and achieve their sustainability goals. Redesign Collective conducts waste material assessments, develops material management plans, and offers monthly textile waste collection services. They partner with local sewists to upcycle these materials into housewares, clothing, accessories, office supplies, artwork, custom gifts, and more. This reduces demand for virgin materials, prevents waste, creates local employment opportunities, and reinvigorates domestic manufacturing. Redesign Collective is committed to community manufacturing and is working to establish a national supply chain with hubs that collect local waste and pay local sewists to scale manufacturing. They strive for a 10-mile radius from waste material collection to finished product. Redesign Collective is neurodivergent-owned and understands that everyone works best in their own way. They operate an indoor quiet workshop with noise-proof headsets and adjustable temperatures.
Nairobi, Kenya
Blooh creates modern handcrafted jewelry, supports artisan livelihoods, and funds girls’ education in Kenya. They work with artisan partners that are committed to transparency, fair labor practices, environmental stewardship, and circular design. Artisans set their own prices, receive 50 percent upfront payment and direct payment transfers, and are eligible for microgrants. Blooh follows a made-to-order model to minimize waste, prioritizes environmentally responsible materials like recycled brass and upcycled local horn, and uses compostable packaging materials. A portion of profits is used to keep girls in school, and the balance is reinvested towards their purpose.
Oslo, Norway
Sustie aims to improve purchasing decisions and transform fashion through sustainable storytelling that is simple, honest, and impactful. Their online tool enables fashion brands to calculate and display the carbon footprint of their products and demonstrate climate action for every transaction. Customers are able to directly see the impact of their purchase on people and the planet. Sustie has developed systems for calculating product impact, integrations with all major ecommerce platforms, and partnerships with social and environmental impact organizations like Trefadder, Empower, Eden Reforestation Project, WeForest, and One Tree Planted. They are part of NF&TA and Common Objective.
Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Aksa Home Decor offers environmentally responsible fair trade products in Australia and creates livelihood opportunities for artisan families in India. They specialize in handmade housewares, games, jewelry, and bags made from renewable or upcycled raw materials. Aksa Home Decor sources from World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) guaranteed members, provides 50 percent advance payment to cover raw materials and production costs, and pays the balance when the items are ready to ship so that artisan groups don’t bear the risk of transit damage. They invest in capacity building training, children’s education, medical camps, and other social and economic initiatives in artisan communities. Aksa Home Decor works with their artisan partners to avoid plastic packaging. They do not use plastic tags, plastic stickers, printed packaging slips, or invoices. Orders are shipped in compostable mailers via Australia Post which offsets carbon for all deliveries. Aksa Home Decor donates to Greening Australia every year to help conserve native plants and wildlife. They are part of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand and an endorsed Fair Trader of Australia.
Serrekunda, The Gambia
Unique Foundation serves underprivileged children, young adults, and women in rural communities with a focus on education, awareness campaigns, community service, and skill development. They started in The Gambia and expanded to Nigeria where they are known as Unique Development Aid Foundation. Unique Foundation provides after-school learning and support programs, tuition-free remedial classes, coaching programs for competitive exams, and digital literacy courses. Their mobile library service, outdoor reader hubs, mini libraries, and book distribution programs help spread the joy and culture of reading. Unique Foundation offers a second chance education program focused on adult literacy and empowering women and young adults with income-generating skills to become self reliant and break the cycle of poverty. They are part of multiple local networks including the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO). Unique Foundation reinvests all resources towards their purpose.
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Radical Business provides actionable steps for companies that want to make a positive impact. The focus is on returning to the root purpose of business—meeting a customer’s need, solving a problem, and providing value—and taking small steps towards positive change in seven key areas called the Seven Seeds: supply chains, employees, customers, community, competitors, environment, and self care. The concept is shared through a book that is printed on paper stock from sustainably managed forests. A Radical Business audio book is available for the visually impaired.
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Sonoran Rosie creates gender-neutral, cruelty-free, all-natural herbal goods in Tucson, Arizona from sustainably hand-foraged Sonoran Desert plants. They use ingredients like creosote, prickly pear cactus fruit, sage, brittlebush, ponderosa, cypress, juniper, and caliche natural clay to produce soaps, creams, salves, lip balms, deodorant, dry shampoo, botanical sprays, candles, incense, and more. Their products are designed for dry desert conditions and are used to heal irritated and sensitive skin. Sonoran Rosie trades products for other goods and services, provides discounts to people in need, and offers scholarships for workshops. They started Arizona Poppy, a shop in downtown Tucson, and Desert Air Market, an outdoor popup event, to support the local artisan community. Sonoran Rosie is committed to environmentally responsible operations, avoids plastic, uses compostable packaging materials, and donates a percentage of profits to Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Tucson Wildlife Center.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been working in Sri Lanka since 1967 to help eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, build resilience, and achieve sustainable human development. They work closely with the government, civil society, the private sector, and communities to collectively understand development needs, priorities, and responses and address gaps in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP Sri Lanka focuses on Inclusive Governance, Climate and Environment, and Youth Innovation. They support startups and enterprises through their HackaDev Enterprise Incubator, Social Innovation Challenges, Global Climate Fund (GCF), and Small Grants Programme (SGP). They also work with companies to adjust business models, catalyze sustainable business development, and deliver on the SDG targets. UNDP works in Sri Lanka under a Standard Basic Assistance Agreement (SBAA), a legal contract with the national government that outlines general conditions for cooperation.
Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Community Development Professionals (CDP) was started in 2003 to help communities across the United States thrive. They provide strategic coaching, training, tools, and services that help local nonprofits, social enterprises, community partnerships, and affordable housing initiatives get organized, access funding, and operate more efficiently and effectively. CDP is committed to an affordable service structure with monthly membership options, payment plans, and scholarships. They donate 10 to 15 percent of all surplus to nonprofits that contribute to thriving communities by providing food, clothing, shelter, and opportunities to people in need. CDP is a member of the Social Enterprise Alliance, Christian Community Development Association, and Butler County Housing and Homeless Coalition.
Kallady, Sri Lanka
SPM Enterprise uses cutting-edge technology and engineering expertise to deliver innovative solutions, drive positive change, and create a more inclusive and sustainable future. They employ talented young software, electronics, mechanical, and business development professionals in eastern Sri Lanka and offer a range of services related to design, website and app development, internet of things (IoT), 3D modeling, printed circuit boards, artificial intelligence, data science, and more. SPM Enterprise has produced business software systems, plastic recycling machines, IoT-based hydroponic systems and biogas systems, bikes for children with special needs, and more. They reinvest in research and development, community events, and supporting initiatives that address local needs, including educational programs, healthcare services, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation efforts. SPM Enterprise works with local partners focused on innovation and enterprise development, including Hatch, CurveUp, Thuru, DreamSpace Academy, and UNDP Sri Lanka.
Congleton, England, United Kingdom
Sintra Naturals offers plastic-free, vegan body care, cleaning products, stationery, and accessories with a focus on wellness and contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. They use quality, natural ingredients to produce cold-pressed soaps, body butters, creams, balms, masks, scrubs, oils, serums, deodorants, shampoo and conditioner bars, mineral sunscreens, pet care, aromatherapy room sprays, and dish wash. They also offer tree-free stationery, upcycled bags, and zero waste gift sets. Sintra Naturals maintains small margins to make natural, vegan, zero waste products more accessible and affordable. They donate to Surfers Against Sewage and reinvest all profits towards their mission.
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Whitewater works with artisan communities in India to create unisex kidswear, textiles, and toys from organic and natural materials that are gentle on the skin and the environment. Their designs are inspired by read-aloud poems and Indian folklore and are hand-printed or hand-embroidered using natural and azo-free dyes on GOTS-certified organic cotton fabric. Whitewater offers simple, comfortable, mix-and-match garments with an adjustable fit and quality craftsmanship to ensure longer wear. They also produce organic cotton blankets, swaddles, kapok and mustard seed pillows, towels, and washcloths. Their natural dye collection includes plants with medicinal properties like madder, turmeric, and indigo. Whitewater works with production partners that follow fair trade principles, enable women artisans to work from home, and minimize waste. Products are packed in reusable cloth bags with handmade paper tags made from upcycled textile waste.
London, England, United Kingdom
Pitod produces quality, timeless clothing with a focus on positively impacting people and the planet. As a gender-neutral brand, they stand for inclusivity, celebrate diversity, fight against discrimination, and empower individuals to embrace their authentic selves. Pitod hoodies, T-shirts, dresses, pants, sweatshirts, jackets, caps, and bags are made from vegan, organic, and recycled materials in factories that are certified for ethical and sustainable practices. They offer carbon-neutral shipping and returns through carbon removal with Carbon Direct, and they plant trees for every purchase with Just One Tree. Pitod donates at least five percent of revenue to charity every year. They are an accredited Living Wage Empower, a Pending B Corporation, and a member of 1% for the Planet.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Virmansha Designs upcycles textile waste into functional products and creates livelihood opportunities for local women. They collect damaged and stained clothing and textile scraps from local tailors, boutiques, and community members. The fabric is sorted by size and color and used to produce new bags, wallets, housewares, toys, and accessories. Virmansha trains, upskills, and employs women artisans in the Lucknow area. They are committed to gender equality and fair trade practices.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
ALKE was started to create wearable art, reduce waste, and empower communities. Their studio collects local household waste and uses it to produce limited-edition handcrafted jewelry encapsulating emotional memories. They prioritize hand tools, limit water and energy consumption, minimize chemical use, reuse scrap materials, and offer cleaning, polishing, repairing, and redesigning services to extend the life cycle of each product. ALKE offers mental health awareness programs and community upcycling workshops that use jewelry making as a form of therapy. Their Wearing Emotions program teaches people to express themselves with jewelry since art can build bridges where words fail. ALKE is part of the Community Solutions alumni network, Shanthi Maargam, Good Life X, and Hatch.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Plant Based Candles creates vegan, cruelty-free candles that are better for customers and for the planet. Most candles are made from petrochemical ingredients, release pollutants into the air, and are thrown away after a single use. Plant Based Candles uses organic coconut wax, organic hemp wicks, and toxin-free fragrances for a slow, clean burn. Their handcrafted vessels are made in a nearby zero-waste ceramic studio and are designed to be locally refilled or reused as a planter or tabletop container, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. Each candle comes with a seed card for planting. Plant Based Candles operates out of a solar-powered facility. They also offer a range of plant-based soaps made with organic ingredients and infused with essential oils and natural mineral and plant colors. Packaging is plastic-free, and shipping is carbon offset. Plant Based Candles is Leaping Bunny certified. They donate 10 percent of all sales to WeForest to support a conservation and reforestation project in northern Ethiopia.
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Greenhouse Gardens is an urban market garden in Chandler, Arizona that supplies their local community with fresh, seasonal, naturally grown produce. They offer vegetables, herbs, microgreens, flowers, fruits, eggs, and more. Their onsite farmer’s market is open Saturdays from October through July and provides a space for other local vendors to connect with the community. Greenhouse Gardens partners with local chefs and hosts dinners and other events.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
No Harm No Cow produces plant-based food from organic and local ingredients and promotes healthy, sustainable living. They are known for their cashew-based vegan ranch dressing mix and vegan cheese sauce mix. All products are free from dairy, gluten, soy, preservatives, and other additives. No Harm No Cow participates in community markets and ships nationwide. They are a certified Arizona Green Business and a member of Local First Arizona.
Redditch, England, United Kingdom
MDK Jewellery creates environmentally responsible jewelry by hand in their Midlands studio. They use recycled sterling silver and recycled fine silver to handcraft necklaces, rings, earwear, and bracelets. MDK Jewellery transforms metal scraps into unique one-off pieces, uses natural alternatives to traditional jewelers’ chemicals when possible, and prioritizes UK suppliers to reduce carbon emissions and support local businesses. Packaging materials are sustainably sourced and include Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified cardboard, water-based glue, organic cotton bags, and plantable seed paper.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Iconic Cocktail Co creates handcrafted, small-batch mixers in Phoenix, Arizona from locally and sustainably sourced natural ingredients. They use fresh produce from local farmers, like prickly pear, mulberry, peach, Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and bitter orange, to create mixers for cocktails, mocktails, sodas, and shrubs, and they partner with Zak’s Chocolate and Blue House Coffee to create their popular Salted Cocoa Nib and Cascara Vanilla mixers for cocktails and coffee. Iconic Cocktail Co provides recipes, organizes interactive demos and events, and donates to local nonprofit fundraisers.
Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Zenson specializes in Internet of Things (IOT) and machine learning technology to ensure safe, clean water for all. Their flagship product, fluidZenson, provides online water quality monitoring and prediction services to improve decision-making in water management in middle and low-income countries. Zenson gives local water distribution plants an affordable alternative to imported monitoring systems. Their web and mobile apps include a dashboard for monitoring and prediction, reports, and warning alerts if thresholds are exceeded.
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Twisted Bee Farms raises awareness about the importance of bees and makes locally sourced bee products more accessible in the Phoenix area. They offer raw unfiltered wildflower, orange blossom, mesquite, palo verde, sage, cat’s claw, and clover honey, specialty infused honey, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, honeycomb, and beeswax on a seasonal basis. They are known for their chili-infused hot honey. Twisted Bee honey is included in local beers, baked goods, and other food products. They participate in community markets and sell online and through local retail partners.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Barbet offers gender-neutral children’s clothing that is ethically made in Sri Lanka. They use cotton fabrics that are hand-printed in Jaipur using hand-carved wooden blocks and plant-based and azo-free dyes. Barbet partners with suppliers that pay living wages and provide safe and healthy working conditions.
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Audrey’s Chia Cookies are made with natural ingredients and packed with chia seeds to support healthier snacking. Chia seeds are considered a performance-enhancing superfood because they are nutrient-dense, high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, and contain all essential amino acids. They grow well in arid regions and low-quality soils with little to no irrigation. Audrey’s Chia Cookies supports Girls on the Run and other local charities.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Bagel Daddies specializes in handmade bagels and bagel sandwiches that support the Phoenix food system. They use premium Arizona flour from Hayden Mills, honey from Twisted Bee Farms, and fresh produce from urban growers. Bagel Daddies is committed to sourcing as locally as possible, caring for staff, and giving back to the community. They are a member of Local First Arizona.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Los Amayas Salsa Co offers authentic flavors from the Amaya family kitchen, uses natural ingredients, and supports local food systems. Their salsas and seasonings are made with Sonoran desert chiltepin, a pepper with a unique smoky flavor and intense heat that dissipates quickly. Los Amayas Salsa Co is a veteran-owned family business that participates in community markets and promotes other local brands.
Ragama Horape, Sri Lanka
Poowa Sri Lanka provides care, protection, and advocacy for cats in need. Through education, outreach, and community engagement, they raise awareness about responsible pet ownership, spaying and neutering, and the prevention of cruelty toward cats. Team Poowa rescues and rehabilitates cats facing abandonment, abuse, or neglect and finds them loving and permanent homes. They operate through a network of volunteers and supporters and sell secondhand goods to raise funds.
Wewathenna, Sri Lanka
Royston Premium aims to improve soil, biodiversity, and health, create employment opportunities, and contribute to social upliftment in Theldena, Badulla. They produce herbs, vegetables, fruits, grains, bee honey, kithul syrup, and jaggery on their 189-acre farm using sustainable agriculture techniques. Royston Premium works with an experienced organic farming consultant, employs local villagers, and hosts organic farming trainees through the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA). Organic fertilizers, pesticides, and biochar are produced onsite. Royston Premium is helping farmers in the surrounding communities transition to organic practices. They provide subsidized fresh produce, firewood, food packs, and school supplies to nearby families in need.
Angoda, Sri Lanka
Nasta Natural produces affordable healthy food using sustainably sourced ingredients from small-scale farmers in Sri Lanka. They specialize in spices and spice blends, dehydrated and brined vegetables, kithul palm syrup and jaggery, and pure bee honey. Their brined jackfruit, breadfruit, moringa drumsticks, innala, lotus root, banana blossom, lasia stalks, winged beans, and thibbatu help prevent post-harvest losses. Nasta Natural visits farmers to promote and monitor sustainable agriculture practices. They conduct free awareness programs on healthy living, financial literacy, and business development.
Bopitiya, Sri Lanka
Star Mushroom makes vegetarian mushroom-based products from natural ingredients and provides employment opportunities for rural women in Sri Lanka. They started in 2004 by cultivating fresh oyster, abalone, milky, and button mushrooms and expanded to value-added products like mushroom sausages, mushroom balls, mushroom nuggets, mushroom burger patties, mushroom powder, mushroom soup, mushroom sambols, chutneys, mojus, and more. They also offer mushroom bags so that people can grow their own mushrooms at home. Star Mushroom conducts rural training programs on mushroom cultivation and provides sustainable livelihood opportunities to more than 250 women out-growers.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Kala’s Dosa Kitchen serves South Indian cuisine and creates sustainable livelihood opportunities for urban women in Colombo. They specialize in dosa and paniyaram, fermented foods that are gluten free and promote gut health. Ingredients are locally and sustainably sourced to reduce environmental impact and strengthen local economies. Kala’s Dosa Kitchen avoids plastic packaging and composts coconut shells and other food waste.
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Yellow Hello produces tropical fruit leather snacks in Sri Lanka to provide employment for village women, support local farmers, reduce post-harvest losses, and provide a healthy, local alternative to imported sweets. They use mango, banana, pineapple, papaya, passionfruit, starfruit, and soursop from nearby home gardens. Yellow Hello is working to develop compost and biogas production.
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