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Welcome to the 53 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in March 2024! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Haiti, the United States, Wales, England, the Netherlands, Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Sri Lanka, and Australia.The most active networks were B Lab, Social Enterprise UK, The Impact Collective, and Good Market Sri Lanka. More than 3,325 enterprises across 106 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Cara Collective engages job seekers, employers, and other organizations to break the cycle of poverty in the United States through the power and purpose of employment. They began in 1991 with a workforce readiness program in Chicago and now have four entities and a nationwide network. Cara provides a pathway out of poverty for motivated job seekers through personal and professional training, job placement, support services, and resources. Cleanslate creates transitional jobs and provides communities with environmentally responsible litter abatement, snow removal, landscaping, and exterior maintenance services. Cara Connects sources quality job candidates to fill critical entry-level and temporary positions at Chicago-area companies. Cara Plus engages with nonprofits and employers across the United States to expand workforce development solutions and integrate diverse, inclusive workforce practices. Cara Collective is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
London, England, United Kingdom
Climate Explorers highlights climate solutions, raises environmental awareness, promotes physical and mental wellbeing, and drives environmental change in organizations, businesses, community groups, and individuals. They offer talks, workshops, training programs, and eco-adventures, which combine team building, outdoor activities, environmental project volunteering, and sustainability education. Each eco-adventure includes donations to local charities and environmental initiatives. Climate Explorers also organizes specialized eco-adventures and film projects. Their Pedal 4 Parks project was a cycle over land and sea from the Orkney Islands to the Isles of Scilly with visits to innovative projects and national parks along the way. The trip has been shared as an adventure documentary and raised resources for the National Parks Protectors Fund. Climate Explorers is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), a certified B Corporation, and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
TABOO supplies organic cotton period products and helps eradicate period poverty in Australia. Their pads and plastic-free tampons are manufactured with renewable energy, packaged in recycled cardboard, and sold online, through retailers, and to schools, workplaces, venues, and community centers. TABOO partners with organizations across Australia that support people at risk of period poverty. They use resources from product sales and their Pad It Forward program to provide free period products and menstrual health education to people in need. They educate the public about period poverty and other menstrual related issues through their Period Posse Ambassadors and through presentations, workshops, and speaking engagements. TABOO is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC). They reinvest all profits towards their mission.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Under The Mango Tree (UTMT) promotes beekeeping with indigenous bees to enhance local ecosystems, increase agricultural productivity, and improve the livelihoods of marginal farmers in India. They offer single-origin honey sourced directly from beekeepers, including tulsi honey from the Himalayan foothills, jamun honey from the Deccan Plateau, wild forest honey from the Narmada River valley, eucalyptus honey from the Himachal Pradesh and Punjab border, and organic certified honey from the Panch Kedar Mountains. Under The Mango Tree has developed a network of farmer cooperatives, master trainers, carpenters who supply bee boxes, and women’s self-help groups who produce bee veils, swarm bags, and other supplies. Their non-profit trains and equips small-scale farmers, and their for-profit focuses on fair trade market development.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago Fair Trade cultivates a community dedicated to an economy that values the labor and dignity of all people. They increase support for economic and environmental justice through consumer education, advocacy, and promotion of local fair trade businesses. They also retail Chicago Fair Trade organic coffee blends and other fair trade products through an annual holiday pop-up shop, local farmers markets, and a space at the Andersonville Galleria. Chicago Fair Trade brings together member businesses, educational institutions, congregations, nonprofits, volunteers, and activists for a wide range of events and campaigns. They were the driving force behind Chicago being named a Fair Trade City and a Sweatshop-Free City, they launched the Chicago Fair Trade Museum, and they host annual World Fair Trade Day events. Chicago Fair Trade is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Vi Bella provides training and employment opportunities in Haiti and Mexico to help artisans and their families break free from extreme poverty and build sustainable livelihoods. They specialize in handcrafted jewelry, accessories, and housewares and prioritize local and sustainably sourced materials like latania palm leaves, seagrass, horn, seeds, paper beads, tin, and textiles from recycled plastic waste. Vi Bella provides steady fair wages, safe and healthy working conditions, and a supportive community. They offer free counseling for survivors of domestic violence and gender abuse, sign language interpretation for deaf artisans, medical assistance for amputees and other artisans in need, and educational funding for artisans’ children. By providing sustainable employment, they help keep families together and reduce the likelihood of children ending up in orphanages or living as restaveks. Vi Bella is a member of Social Enterprise Alliance. They operate under a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Foster Trees provides expert tree care in Portland, Oregon to ensure the health and longevity of urban trees, keep urban spaces safe and beautiful, and provide ecosystem benefits to urban residents. Their team of certified arborists provides consultations and risk assessments and specializes in tree pruning services, emergency tree removal, fruit tree care, tree cabling and bracing, and habitat creation for birds and other wildlife. Foster Trees educates clients about the importance of trees for urban temperatures, air quality, wellbeing, and biodiversity and works with them to retain trees whenever possible. They follow arboricultural best practices and provide continuing education to employees in every role. Foster Trees offers pro bono support to nonprofits, affordable rates to low-income clients, and no-fee payment plans to clients who need extra time to pay for tree work. They are part of The Intertwine Alliance and make regular donations to nonprofits that share their ethics and commitment to environmental stewardship.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Community TV Network (CTVN) empowers Chicago’s youth through the creative and collaborative process of modern video production. They started as a special project of the Alternative Schools Network in 1974, became an independent nonprofit in 1980, and launched Hard Cover as a youth-produced local cable news program in 1986. CTVN offers professional development workshops, in-school and after-school programs, a digital media leadership track program, and professional video production services for Chicago area clients. Hard Cover is now available online and is one of the longest-running youth-produced shows in the United States. All CTVN programs promote youth voices and positive community development. They give students the awareness, motivation, and tools they need to create positive futures for themselves and the people around them. CTVN is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Code Sociale Ondernemingen (CSO) recognizes social enterprises in the Netherlands that put impact first. Applicants that endorse the five principles of the Code are thoroughly assessed by a Review Board. CSO coordinates assessments, maintains the Dutch Register of Social Enterprises, monitors compliance, and oversees formal reassessments every two years. This process increases the visibility of social enterprises in the Netherlands, strengthens trust, and opens opportunities with governments, financiers, and corporations. Impact areas include increasing labor participation of a vulnerable target group, improving care, increasing social cohesion in districts and neighborhoods, circular and sustainable production, energy transitions, food transitions, and international development. The Code was developed at the request of Social Enterprise NL and is registered as an independent not-for-profit Foundation.
Bend, Oregon, United States
Purpose In Expenses (PIE) transforms operating expenses into passive, recurring nonprofit donations that accelerate solutions to social and environmental challenges. Businesses select PIE as their reseller partner for existing services like software subscriptions, hosting, internet and phone services, payment processing, and energy, and PIE donates 50 percent of their top-line recurring compensation to create new passive donation streams for nonprofit partners. PIE members are able to expand support for their favorite nonprofits and deepen their social and environmental impact without any increases in cost, complexity, or risk. Nonprofits are able to build reliable, passive, unrestricted donation streams to support ongoing social and environmental work. PIE is a certified B Corporation, a PIE Certified Member, and a member of 1% for the Planet.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Companies Creating Change (C3) helps mission-driven founders unlock opportunities and accelerate their social and environmental impact. They work with a network of trainers, experts, investors, and institutional partners to provide curated learning journeys for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. The first step is the C3 Impact Hub, which includes self-assessment tools, masterclasses, and a curated directory of resources. Eligible startups are able to apply for a C3 Impact Accelerator on energy and food, education and skill development, financial empowerment, human health and wellbeing, creative industries, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. C3 also partners with corporations, government institutions, and international organizations to develop programs for specific challenges or geographical areas. Accelerators are free for participants and include training, investor readiness, access to C3’s international network, and post-program support. C3 has Social Enterprise Mark accreditation.
Westmont, Illinois, United States
WorldFinds offers handmade accessories and empowers women in marginalized artisan communities through fair trade. They work with artisan partners in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh to create jewelry, pouches, bags, and housewares from wood scraps, upcycled cotton sari and kantha quilts, repurposed Kutch embroidery, and brass. WorldFinds maintains long-term fair trade relationships based on mutual respect, shared decision-making, living wages, healthy and safe working conditions, and environmental sustainability. They invest in artisan community projects, maintain a Girls Education Fund for the children of artisan partners, and create cause bracelets to mobilize resources for nonprofits working on specific issues. WorldFinds is a Fair Trade Federation Verified Member, a Green America Gold Business Member, and a Chicago Fair Trade Business Member.
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Cumbria Health makes it easier for the population of Cumbria to access quality healthcare services. They started by providing primary health care to rural communities outside of normal office hours, and they have expanded to provide a wide range of services 24 hours a day. Cumbria Health maintains a fleet of vehicles for visits to rural communities and manages multiple treatment centers and rural primary care practices. Their employees choose a charity of the year and organize events and fundraising campaigns to mobilize resources for the selected organization. They also maintain a social enterprise committee to support local communities, causes, and events. Cumbria Health has Social Enterprise Mark accreditation and is a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
www.goodmarket.global/cumbriahealth
Portland, Oregon, United States
OKAPI Reusables is supporting the transition to a circular economy by making it easy and affordable for cafes to offer reusable cups. They provide an app-based borrowing system, a thoughtfully designed range of reusable cups, and a set of signs, displays, and return bins. Their standard cups are double-wall stainless steel with internal fill lines and silicone lids. The cups and lids are dishwasher safe and nest when stacked so they don’t take up much space. OKAPI also offers borosilicate glass cups for juices, smoothies, and other drinks. Customers use the app to check out a cup and can return it at any cafe in the network. The cups keep drinks hot or cold longer, prevent the waste and microplastic consumption associated with traditional disposable cups, and use less energy over their lifecycle than compostable cups. OKAPI works with their network of customers, cafes, and community partners to raise awareness about single-use plastics and reusable alternatives.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Blend Creative has been offering comprehensive graphic design services and creating work opportunities for designers with disabilities since 1990. They specialize in accessible design, logos, icons, infographics, illustrations, marketing materials, websites, and more. Blend Creative has developed and trademarked a Socially Inclusive Design badge so their clients can demonstrate their support for social inclusion. They reinvest their surplus to provide tailored training for their design team and assist partner nonprofits with pro bono design work. Blend Creative is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC).
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Nalanda Innovation Hub is creating a dynamic community space in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka for rural youth, entrepreneurs, artists, researchers, creators, and innovators. They offer coworking spaces, meeting and event venues, marketplace events, capacity building, training, workshops, art classes, children’s activities, and more. Nalanda Innovation Hub prioritizes Good Market Approved suppliers, service providers, and stakeholders, has zero waste policies, and is committed to sustainability and inclusion. The space is accessible for people with disabilities, and programs are free of charge for local people from marginalized communities. Nalanda Innovation Hub operates as a self-sustaining initiative and reinvests all surplus towards its mission.
Kranj, Slovenia
Wood Belt produces belts and bags from sustainably sourced materials, creates livelihood opportunities for artisans and people with disabilities in Slovenia, and contributes to the impact fashion movement. Their belt buckles are made from locally sourced wood offcuts, and their belts are made from cork, vegetable tanned leather, recycled leather, cotton, hemp, and NUO wood textiles. They offer customizable modular designs and a Together Forever repair service. Wood Belt donates one euro from every sale to environmental conservation and restoration in national parks. Profits are used to provide training and employment to underserved groups in Slovenia.
London, England, United Kingdom
Scarlett Arts Society aims to make art therapy and the arts more inclusive and accessible in the United Kingdom. They offer photography services, art and gardening workshops, consulting, and arts training. The funds from paid services and community donations are used to provide free art therapy for people in need, free wellbeing workshops and school programs, paid residencies, bursaries, and grants for underrepresented artists, and art activities for local community groups. Their art therapy program was developed to help people with trauma, anxiety, depression, or learning disabilities who are on waiting lists for government support and cannot afford therapy on their own. Scarlett Arts Society prioritizes environmentally responsible art supplies and works with a photography studio that uses biodegradable chemicals and recycled materials. They offset carbon through Ecologi. Scarlett Arts Society is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Community Action Sutton and Social Enterprise UK.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Measure Meant helps businesses articulate and live out their values in measurable ways, for the purpose of building social and brand capital, managing risk, and bettering our shared world. They specialize in climate planning, sustainability strategies, B Corp certification, environment, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, carbon accounting, life cycle assessments, materiality assessments, and TRUE zero waste certification. Measure Meant provides pro bono services for community organizations working on environmental stewardship and donates five percent of annual sales to nonprofit organizations. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of 1% for the Planet, B Local PDX, and Business for a Better Portland (BBPDX). Measure Meant is registered in Washington as a Social Purpose Corporation.
London, England, United Kingdom
The Justice Initiative provides free, independent forensic investigations for family court decisions to help prevent health injustice in the United Kingdom. They specialize in legal case reviews, health record reviews, medical forensic analysis, and investigative health and educational research in cases where parents believe they have been wrongfully accused of harming their children due to special educational needs, disabilities, and complex health challenges. The Justice Initiative works with a pool of pro bono medical, scientific, clinical, therapeutic, psychological, education, legal, and social care specialists to ensure factual evidence is applied to family court matters and all children and young people are able to have their voices heard and taken seriously. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Masaya produces natural loungewear and children’s bedroom accessories that preserve India’s artistic heritage, create dignified livelihoods for artisans, and empower women. Their clothing, bedding, pillows, and other accessories are made from natural and organic cotton that is hand block printed with responsible dyes, including local plant-based dyes like haldi, madder, and woad. Their packaging is made from compostable materials and printed with water-soluble inks. Masaya works in close partnership with their artisans and with other mission-aligned small businesses. They are developing a take-back program and working towards zero waste practices. Masaya is part of the Brown Living community.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Occam Advisors provides impact investment advisory services and works with foundations and family offices to design and implement mission-driven investment programs that go beyond individual transactions. They focus on long-term partnerships and help clients build programs in authentic dialog with the communities they are trying to serve. Occam Advisors leads collaborative investment diligence so that the programmatic impact is not just the investments themselves, but also the lessons learned. They donate consulting services to community organizations, provide mentoring support and internships to diverse students, and sponsor community events like PitchBlack, PitchLatino, and NW Native Economic Summit. Occam Advisors is a member of Portland Means Progress.
London, England, United Kingdom
Human Nature produces nutritious vegan foods that contribute to positive social and environmental impacts. They use lentils, peas, and other plant-based natural ingredients to produce flavorful snacks that have more fiber and protein and less fat than traditional fried crisps. Their packaging is recyclable and any plastic use is offset through the removal of ocean-bound plastic. Human Nature tracks their climate footprint from production through distribution, works on reduction targets, and offsets emissions by planting new forests. They prioritize suppliers, plastic removal partners, and tree planting partners that create fairly paid green jobs in marginalized communities. Human Nature is part of 1% for the Planet and donates at least one percent of annual sales to their Planet Impact Fund.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Construct the Present partners with organizational leaders to build stronger, more inclusive teams by interrupting systems of oppression and rebuilding equitable processes. They specialize in equity audits, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting services, workshops, and custom training for nonprofits, government agencies, and private companies. Their facilitation practices are designed to help people feel comfortable and socially connected enough to learn and grow. Construct The Present is registered in Oregon as a benefit corporation and is a certified B Corporation.
www.goodmarket.global/constructthepresent
Winchester, England, United Kingdom
The Blue Harbour Project reduces plastic pollution in waterways and promotes healthy aquatic ecosystems in the United Kingdom. They engage communities in hands-on clean-up efforts, empower the next generation through educational workshops, and foster a culture of sustainability and proactive environmental stewardship. The Blue Harbour Project is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all profits towards their environmental mission.
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
Open Harmony creates inclusive social spaces and brings people together through the love of music. They offer group music sessions, a safe, peer-supported community, and opportunities for volunteering, internships, and supported employment. Open Harmony serves adults of all abilities and backgrounds in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin with a focus on people living in areas of deprivation and dealing with mental and physical health issues, isolation, loneliness, and discrimination. They provide holistic support to help community members access their services, reach goals, improve wellbeing, and thrive. Open Harmony is a Community Interest Company (CIC), Living Wage Employer, Disability Confident Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK and the Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin Health and Social Care Forum and Mental Health Forum. They reinvest all surplus to expand their social impact.
Tigard, Oregon, United States
BBTea Jars has developed reusable boba jars and boba kits to reduce single-use plastic and promote a zero waste lifestyle. Their glass drink jars are designed in Portland and come with a customizable bamboo lid, stainless steel or glass straws, and a bamboo bristle straw cleaner. The kit includes organic loose leaf tea, a mesh strainer, and tapioca pearls. Packaging materials are plastic-free, compostable or recyclable, and printed with soy ink. BBTea Jars participates in local pop-up events and uses their platform to encourage sustainable practices and promote other local enterprises. They maintain a crowdsourced list of bubble tea shops, cafes, and juice bars in the Pacific Northwest that accept reusable containers. BBTea Jars is part of Waste-Free Advocates.
New Delhi, India
23:23 Designs partners with artisan groups, social enterprises, and nonprofits in India to offer a curated range of products that benefit people and the planet. They specialize in clothing, accessories, body care, healthy foods, housewares, stationery, toys, and games made from natural and recycled materials that contribute to sustainable livelihoods for marginalized communities. 23:23 Designs assists with product co-creation, skills development and training, marketing linkages, and storytelling. They ensure that all artisans are paid fairly and treated well. 23:23 Designs is part of Creative Dignity, Women on Wings, Common Objective, and the All India Artisans and Craftworkers Welfare Association (AIACA).
Somerford Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co produces craft beer with responsibility and sustainability at the heart of all their operations. They brew with surplus bread sourced from local businesses to help reduce food waste and minimize environmental impact. The water from their brewing process is reused when possible, and the spent grain is given to local farmers for animal feed. Packaging materials are recyclable or compostable. Cotswold Lakes Brew Co is building a local community of like-minded sustainable businesses. They host and participate in People, Planet, Pint sustainability meet-ups, volunteer for local conservation initiatives, and donate one percent of their gross revenue to Cotswold Lakes Trust each year.
Trimsaran, Wales, United Kingdom
Tetrim Teas crafts wellbeing tea blends in the Gwendraeth Valley of Wales using locally sourced ingredients that naturally enhance health. They offer a rhubarb root cleansing tea that supports digestion and a Lion’s Mane mushroom tea for memory, cognition, and mental wellbeing. Tetrim Teas partners with local farmers and family businesses to reduce food miles and strengthen Welsh communities and uses plastic-free tea bags and sustainably sourced packaging to minimize waste. They blend their teas in the heart of their community at Trimsaran Community Centre, work with a local school to grow tea trees with the children, and have established a Tŷ Te group in the village to bring people together over a cup of tea. Tetrim Teas is an accredited Living Wage Employer and reinvests all surplus towards their community and their mission.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Thread helps companies find their story and use it to create better products, more inspired coworkers, and more loyal customers. They are a full-service copywriting studio that specializes in product copy, naming, inbound content, campaigns, and brand strategy. They also offer talks, workshops, and online courses. Thread provides discounted rates for nonprofits, takes on pro bono projects, and donates annually to organizations selected by their employees. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of B Local PDX and the Outdoor Diversity Alliance.
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Poulsbo, Washington, United States
SolJoy Mindfulness helps conscious business leaders and their teams experience more health, happiness, and peace through energy mastery training. They specialize in coaching, consulting, motivational speaking, and somatic mindfulness programs that integrate ancient wisdom, meditation, music, and movement. They also teach weekly qigong tai chi classes. SolJoy offers donation-based services, scholarships, and sliding-scale options. All profits are donated to their sister organization, Conscious Leadership Foundation, to fund scholarships and train educators and community leaders in cultivating mindfulness, emotional resilience, and wellbeing.
Erathna, Sri Lanka
Erathna Rainforest Vanilla supports Sri Lankan vanilla farmers and promotes natural locally grown vanilla as an alternative to imported synthetic flavoring. They specialize in whole vanilla beans and pure vanilla paste and extract. Erathna Rainforest Vanilla sources from small-scale producers in Erathna, Maliboda, Deraniyagala, Nawalapitiya, and Gampola and is part of the largest vanilla farmers’ association in Sri Lanka. They invest 10 percent of their sales in training and capacity building for farmers with a focus on sustainable production practices. Erathna Rainforest Vanilla takes back plastic packaging for recycling.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Odd Notion helps responsible brands launch and scale. They specialize in brand strategy, logo design, brand guidelines, web design and development, and brand campaigns. They also offer art direction, copywriting, photography, motion graphics, video production, and illustration services and ongoing creative support through their monthly retainer service. Odd Notion donates at least five percent of their gross revenue to provide pro bono marketing services to minority-led businesses and nonprofits. They are registered in Washington as a Social Purpose Corporation. Odd Notion is a certified B Corporation.
Kochi, Kerala, India
Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Knitty Gritty by Limon produces crochet clothing, accessories, housewares, and toys, creates rural livelihood opportunities, and empowers women. They offer crochet training programs and workshops for women from disadvantaged backgrounds, support them to develop their own brands, and employ them to create dresses, skirts, beachwear, children’s clothing, handbags, and other unique handmade products. Knitty Gritty by Limon uses cotton yarn and surplus materials from local garment factories. They support mental health and wellbeing by donating to rural meditation camps and teaching crochet to people struggling with stress and depression.
Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka
Elegance creates unique handmade products from upcycled natural materials in Imbulana, Sri Lanka. They source used burlap gunny bags from local stores and traders, extract the jute yarn, and crochet it into purses, bags, and bottle holders. Pieces are finished with coconut shell buttons and clasps from local craftspeople. The finished product provides an alternative to plastic bags and imported purses made from synthetic materials.
Matale, Sri Lanka
Hela Foods produces traditional herbal teas in Sri Lanka to reduce waste, improve health, and provide an alternative to imported beverages. They offer affordable belimal, soursop leaf, ranawara, blue butterfly pea flower, and hibiscus herbal teas using ingredients sourced from farmers in Madawala, Matale. Hela Foods is working towards zero waste targets. They reinvest their profits to support and expand their farmer network.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Eastern Soy Products provides affordable nutrition with no harm to animals. They produce fresh tofu and distribute it to Sri Lankan supermarkets and other retailers to make it easier for people to transition to plant-based diets. Eastern Soy Products is committed to responsible production practices and waste reduction. They supply okara, the byproduct of bean curd production, for use in other soy-based products.
Balangoda, Sri Lanka
Nirmani Creations uses embroidery to add value to Sri Lankan saris and create employment opportunities for local women. They source handloom sarees and fabrics from local producers in Ratnapura and add custom embroidered designs, wooden beads, handmade lace, and other local materials. Nirmani Creations is working towards zero waste production and uses all scrap materials for rugs, table mats, and sari patchwork. They donate embroidered baby products to pregnant mothers in need.
Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka
Safaya Herbal produces herbal teas from local Ayurvedic ingredients to contribute to a healthy community. They source heenbovitiya, moringa, iramusu, ranawara, thebu, belimal, nil katarolu, lunuwila, and other medicinal plants from their own home garden and from known local farmers. The harvest is carefully cleaned, dried, cut, and packed. Safaya Herbal provides free products for temples and for people in need.
Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka
Cinceylon produces Ceylon cinnamon products, creates rural employment opportunities, and protects the local environment. They source cinnamon from their own land and from other small-scale producers in Hunuwala and produce high-grade cinnamon quills, cinnamon powder, and other value-added products in Pelmadulla. Waste materials are composted and the remaining cinnamon wood sticks are used as dog chew toys. Cinceylon donates two percent of sales to a farmers’ welfare fund and provides school supplies to their workers’ and suppliers’ children.
Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka
NM Creations focuses on hand-embroidered products that reduce waste and create livelihood opportunities for Sri Lankan women. They train local women in embroidery and produce custom clothing, accessories, and housewares using offcuts and deadstock from local garment factories. NM Creations provides home-based work for women who are unable to access traditional employment. They invest in skill development and worker wellbeing.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Power Crunch produces natural, plant-based foods in Sri Lanka that make it easier for people to transition to a healthy, environmentally responsible lifestyle. They specialize in vegan cheese, meat, and butter alternatives, dips, sauces, pickles, chutneys, fruit snacks, chocolates, and granola. Power Crunch is part of EthicalX by SLYCAN Trust.
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Fashion Girl uses waste materials to produce crochet bags, accessories, and housewares and create livelihood opportunities for rural women. Their primary material is T-shirt yarn made from the textile waste of local garment factories. They use scraps and offcuts in pillows and are working towards zero waste production. Fashion Girl was started to provide training and employment for women in need. They allocate five percent of profits to support a local dhamma school.
Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Touch Lady creates livelihood opportunities for women artisans in Sri Lanka and offers an alternative to imported fast fashion. They use low-impact dyes to produce batik saree, sarong, dresses, shirts, and accessories with traditional Sri Lankan motifs. Touch Lady has an onsite wastewater treatment system, properly disposes of all dye waste, is certified by the Central Environmental Authority, and is working towards zero waste targets. They operate as a community enterprise and reinvest their profits to improve the lives of their women artisans.
Matara, Sri Lanka
Bloom Garden promotes environmentally responsible gardening for human wellbeing. They cultivate naturally grown succulents, anthurium, bonsai, fruit tree seedlings, and other potted plants in southern Sri Lanka. All products are free from synthetic agrichemicals. Bloom Garden uses locally sourced compost, clay pots, coconut shells, coconut husks, and insect-repellent plants. They provide planting advice and after-sales support.
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Chani Kiri Hala offers affordable natural dairy products from Wewalwatta, Ratnapura, supports rural livelihoods, and provides an alternative to imported milk. The farmers’ cows are domestic breeds adapted to local conditions. They have access to five acres of grassland during the day and shelter at night. Chani Kiri Hala sells fresh milk in glass bottles, which they collect for sterilization and reuse. Five percent of sales are used for a farmers’ welfare fund.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
Al-Zoubi makes natural, sustainably sourced Middle Eastern foods affordable and accessible in Sri Lanka. They offer pure extra virgin olive oil, pickled olives, and za’atar from their small family farm in Jordan. They also source Sri Lankan spices to prepare ras el hanout, kabsa, kofta kebab, mandi, shawarma, and other Arabian seasoning blends. All ingredients are directly sourced from farmers and carefully prepared using traditional manual methods.
Matara, Sri Lanka
Darshana Nursery helps people connect with nature by offering naturally grown garden plants and potted plants in southern Sri Lanka. Their products are free from synthetic agrichemicals. Darshana Nursery prioritizes locally sourced natural materials like terracotta clay pots, coconut shell pots, compost, and coconut husk.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Chey’z Recipes produces healthy natural condiments from locally grown nai miris chili to reduce post-harvest losses. They specialize in nai miris sauces, pastes, and pickles. Chey’z sources chilies from a local farmers’ society in Athurugiriya and works with them to grow without any synthetic agrichemicals.
Homagama, Sri Lanka
Hiru Products supports Sri Lankan farmers and produces healthy local flours as an alternative to imported wheat flours. They specialize in kurakkan, cassava, bada irigu, kollu, gram, and barley. Hiru Products sources directly from farmers in Ambilipitiya and Ratnapura, cleans and dehydrates their harvest, and produces fresh flour for the local market. They reinvest to help the farmers develop their farms.
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