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Welcome to the 76 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, community initiatives, and networks that became Good Market Approved in September 2026! This month’s roundup includes new members from Türkiye, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, the United States, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Portugal, Spain, Scotland, England, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Croatia, Romania, and Georgia. You can see half of them below. Part 1 is here. More than 5,648 enterprises across 133 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Commerce City, Colorado, United States
Spring Back Colorado recycles post-consumer mattresses and box springs, provides redemptive employment, and promotes environmental stewardship and social justice. They collect and break down mattresses into steel, foam, ticking, cotton, and wood, and recycle or repurpose the individual components to divert waste from landfills. Spring Back Colorado employs formerly incarcerated and other disenfranchised people facing barriers to employment, pays fair wages, and provides a sober work environment, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities to support recovery. Employees have access to health care benefits, short-term housing, auto loans, and financial education. Spring Back Colorado provides affordable mattresses to Volunteers of America, sober living facilities, and other community programs. They are a member of the Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective.
Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Dhatu Organics brings traditional, minimally processed Indian foods back into everyday kitchens, supports regional producers, and promotes environmentally responsible farming. They offer sprouted flour, millet, heirloom rice, cold-pressed oils, ghee, nut and seed butters, lacto-fermented pickles, spices, and other natural and organic products online and at their vegetarian restaurants and stores in Mysuru and Bengaluru, Karnataka. Dhatu Organics sources raw produce directly from traditional farming communities across India and maintains long-term purchasing relationships. They prioritize processing through sprouting, malting, fermentation, activation, and cold milling to add value to organic ingredients while preserving their traditional character. Dhatu Organics runs nutrition education workshops and awareness campaigns, organizes farm visits for customers, and supplies discounted meals to community tree-planting programs. Many of their products are certified India Organic under the National Program on Organic Production (NPOP).
Den Haag, Netherlands
Yespers drives positive change in the food system in the Netherlands by producing healthy, sustainable products that optimize the entire food supply chain. They offer fruit juices, fruit spreads, dried fruit, overnight oats, granola, crackers, nut spreads, and other breakfast foods that fully utilize all ingredients without additives or waste. Yespers True Value method includes working directly with growers, sourcing as locally as possible, processing at source, using raw materials as fully as possible, and focusing on real food with natural nutrition. For example, spent grain from breweries is used to make crackers, and imperfect apples are used to make cut dried fruit, juices, and powders. Yespers employs people facing barriers in the labor market, offers Dutch language lessons to newcomers, and partners with social workshops to pack their products. They are PSO 30+ certified and a member of Social Enterprise NL and Future Up.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Urban Alchemy Denver heals neighborhoods by employing the unique talents of returning citizens to transform communities and urban spaces. They connect people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and behavioral health challenges to shelter, support services, and resources, and they manage The Aspen, a non-congregate homeless shelter in the Central Park neighborhood. Urban Alchemy creates career pathways to stability for formerly incarcerated citizens, primarily those who were serving long-term sentences. Their practitioners bring lived experience, trauma-informed care, and consistent engagement directly to the streets through compassionate outreach, crisis response, and community-based public safety. Urban Alchemy is a member of the Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Amarante, Portugal
ONZE Coletivo de Impacto transforms ideas into real impact through innovation and entrepreneurship in Douro, Tâmega, and Sousa, Portugal. Their ONZE CAMP program helps young people discover and validate ideas with social impact. ONZE LAB supports professionals from regional organizations in creating, testing, and implementing financially sustainable social impact solutions. ONZE SCALE provides an ecosystem of knowledge, networking, and resources that help impact startups scale strategically and sustainably. ONZE Coletivo de Impacto’s incubation program for impact entrepreneurs provides coworking spaces, training courses, networking opportunities, and financial support for eligible projects selected through a competition. Most of their programs are free, and they prioritize the inclusion of unemployed people and others facing vulnerability.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ctaste changes perceptions surrounding visual impairment through dining-in-the-dark experiences and creates meaningful employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired people in Amsterdam. They offer brunch, lunch, high tea, and dinner packages, team-building workshops, and custom packages for groups. By having guests dine and participate in activities in total darkness, they reverse the roles. Their blind and visually impaired staff become the experts, guiding the sighted guests. Ctaste provides accredited hands-on hospitality, marketing, and communications training, work placements, and jobs for blind and visually impaired people who face barriers to employment. They keep their experiences accessible by offering an entry-level discovery package and discounts for groups that visit for educational purposes. Ctaste prioritizes local suppliers, collaborates with other social enterprises, and participates in networks focused on social entrepreneurship and inclusive employment.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
One World Shop was started in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1983 to reduce poverty by sourcing and selling fair trade goods from around the globe. They offer food and drinks, clothing and accessories, personal care essentials, housewares, toys, and gifts online and through their shop at St John’s Terrace. One World Shop fosters a more informed and conscious community and helps create a deeper connection between consumers and the people behind the products they buy. They host talks and events, nurture volunteers, and advocate for fair trade education and trade justice. One World Shop helps churches, schools, and workplaces set up fundraising stalls, provides discounted goods, and takes back unsold products. They are a member of Edinburgh Fair Trade City Group, Scottish Fair Trade, BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK, and Social Enterprise Scotland. One World Shop is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Yumeko aims to change the world sleeping by structurally shifting the sleep and textile sectors toward fairer supply chains, healthier ecosystems, and higher standards. They work with their partners to create duvets, pillows, mattresses, sheets, blankets, towels, sleepwear, and other bedroom and bathroom textiles from sustainably sourced, responsible materials. Yumeko offers down and mattress recycling services so materials can be reused instead of ending up in landfills or incinerators. They develop FairChains, ethical and transparent supply chains that have a positive impact on the environment, people, and animals, demonstrate that ethical, sustainable production is possible, and make it easier for other companies to join in. Yumeko is Fairtrade and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified, uses Regenerative Organic Certified, Downpass, Global Recycled Standard, and OEKO-TEX certified materials and plastic-free Forest Stewardship Council certified packaging, and prioritizes sea transport through GoodShipping. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of Social Enterprise NL.
Denver, Colorado, United States
R&R Head Labs operates community barbershops, inspires personal growth, and provides a platform for formerly incarcerated individuals and other returning community members in Denver, Colorado, to flourish and showcase their talents. They offer on-site hair care and grooming services and off-site services for weddings and events. R&R Head Labs hires formerly incarcerated men and women and supports them to build careers through training, apprenticeships, financial aid, licensing, and employment. They participate in free cutting events throughout the city for homeless people and low-income students and offer a free first haircut for people released from incarceration. R&R Head Labs provides pathways to renewed self-esteem, skill development, and community integration. They are a member of the Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective.
Glostrup, Denmark
All Ears was established in 1995 to provide training and employment to visually impaired people in Denmark. They specialize in telemarketing, fundraising, appointment setting, lead generation, telesales, and customer service for commercial, public sector, and non-governmental organizations. All Ears employs people with visual impairments and other disabilities who are disadvantaged in the labor market and provides assistive technologies to help them work independently. Their office is fully accessible, guide dogs are welcome, and they help employees get to work when needed. All Ears is a member of Sociale Entreprenører i Danmark. They reinvest profits towards their social mission.
Malino, Croatia
Arteco Pavletić connects art, nature, education, and sustainable development in rural Croatia and encourages people to actively participate in creating more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities. Their eco-educational space hosts excursions, team-building activities, and other gatherings, offers climate art experiences and workshops, and provides meals and accommodation. It includes an open-air art park with sculptures made from natural materials like reclaimed wood, driftwood, and vines to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable resource use. Arteco increases rural tourism and creates employment and income generation opportunities for local artists, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs. Their youth club supports personal and professional development of young people through informal education and artistic, environmental, and civic participation projects. They prioritize social integration and inclusion of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), people with disabilities, minority groups, and others with limited opportunities. Arteco is a not-for-profit association and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Esperanza Productions turns waste into custom products and provides training and supportive employment opportunities for people facing barriers in Denver, Colorado. They upcycle and repurpose waste banners, billboards, event signage, lanyards, clothes, and other materials into durable one-of-a-kind bags, laptop sleeves, pouches, picnic blankets, aprons, and more. Esperanza Productions also offers garment repair and alteration services to promote reuse, divert textile materials from landfills, and counter fast fashion. They partner with local nonprofits to provide hands-on training in industrial sewing, upcycling, and printing to immigrants, people impacted by the justice system, those experiencing homelessness or recovering from addiction, and mothers who need flexible work schedules. Esperanza Productions also connects employees to wraparound support services such as case management, housing assistance, food access, financial coaching, and childcare. They are a member of the Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Breugem Bier brews artisanal beer in Amsterdam and uses their brewery and Breugem Meeting Point to bring people together and create employment and development opportunities for those facing barriers in the labor market. They produce craft beer, including alcohol-free and gluten-free options, organize brewery tours, operate a tasting room, serve lunch and dinner, and host meetings and events. Breugem adapts work to what a person can do, rather than excluding them because of things they cannot do easily. They structure roles, tasks, support, and the work environment in a way that enables people with diverse capabilities to genuinely participate and grow. Breugem prioritizes local ingredients, collaborates with other social enterprises, seeks partnerships with organizations committed to socially responsible procurement, and openly shares their knowledge and experience regarding inclusive employment practices and the creation of sustainable work and development opportunities. They are PSO 30+ certified and a member of the Sociale Werkkoepel Amsterdam.
Budapest, Hungary
Impact Hub Budapest accelerates inclusive and sustainable innovation in Hungary through shared workspaces, community, and business development support. They provide coworking, meeting and workshop rooms, and event spaces in an historic building for impact entrepreneurs and innovators working to solve social and environmental challenges. Impact Hub Budapest also offers incubation programs and connects entrepreneurs to large organizations, partners, investors, and the public sector. They support women and underrepresented entrepreneurs, young people, the unemployed, migrants, and refugees through training, consulting, mentorship, and Hungarian-language classes. Impact Hub Budapest is a member of the global Impact Hub network. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Arise Baking Co offers artisanal baked goods and empowers young adults facing barriers to employment in Denver, Colorado, through meaningful training and work. They produce pastries, cakes, cookies, brownies, and other bakery items for pre-orders, catering, and retail partners. Arise Baking Co focuses on reaching vulnerable and disconnected young people in a way that nurtures talent, fosters resilience, and creates a supportive community where every individual can build a brighter future. They provide goal-setting and resource navigation support, leadership coaching, financial education, savings incentives, and professional job coaching that includes resume writing, career exploration, application support, and interview prep. Arise Baking Co is a member of the Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Happybots designs social robots to help people share their feelings and increase understanding and connection. Their Felix social robot is used by mentors, like caregivers, nurses, psychologists, teachers, or other support workers, to support people with intellectual disabilities, language development disorders, mental health issues, or limited communication abilities. The device changes color and eye expression to portray different emotions, and users can press it to save a mood to an online feeling calendar. Felix is designed for durability and shared use and has been applied within hospitals, special education, primary education, and welfare programs and organizations focused on elderly care, intellectual disability care, mental health care, and addiction care. Happybots also offers “sleeping bags” that are handmade by knitting and sewing clubs across the Netherlands for storing or transporting Felix. All proceeds from sleeping bag sales are returned to the clubs to promote connection and social inclusion.
Commerce City, Colorado, United States
Community Uplift Partnership (CUP) helps young people in Adams County, Colorado, overcome obstacles, launch into independence, and develop strategies for a purpose-filled life. They operate coffee houses that employ young adults, provide mentorship and hands-on job training in a healthy, supportive work environment, and host 12-week Youth Empowerment Programs (YEP). Beyond the Job program participants learn customer service, communication, teamwork, and responsibility, identify and develop individual strengths, and connect with mentors for encouragement, problem-solving, coaching, and support as they take meaningful steps toward a stronger future. Weekly YEP classes cover personal growth, financial knowledge, substance abuse prevention, and healthy relationships. CUP is a member of the Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Bishop’s Waltham, England, United Kingdom
Union of Surf produces environmentally responsible eyewear and apparel with a focus on reducing plastic waste and ocean pollution. They specialize in sunglasses made from reclaimed wood, plant-based bioplastics, and other recycled and biodegradable materials to reduce the need for virgin plastic and minimize waste to landfill. Union of Surf also offers graphic tees made from certified organic cotton, sunglass cases made from sustainably sourced natural cork, and neoprene pouches made from upcycled wetsuits. They source from audited ethical manufacturers and ship in compostable packaging.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
AB COM helps organizations in Latin America build relevant, healthy cultures rooted in more human, social, and environmentally responsible purposes. They specialize in organizational culture change, strategic internal communication, employer branding, employee engagement, crisis management, leadership coaching, and organizational sustainability. AB COM has a flexible work model with a reduced workweek and remote work options. They provide pro bono consulting services to civil society organizations. AB COM is a certified B Corporation.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Extreme Yard Care provides reliable yard care services and gives back to local communities in Denver, Colorado. They offer affordable lawn care, irrigation maintenance, and cleanup services in Extreme Community Makeover (ECM) neighborhoods. ECM is a not-for-profit voluntary initiative that brings people together to complete home and neighborhood improvement projects, build relationships, and cultivate commmunity. Extreme Yard Care hires from within the neighborhood, uses electric equipment, offers discounts to residents who cannot afford full price, and reinvests all surplus towards ECM community projects. They are a member of the Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
OpenEmbassy turns the lived experiences of newcomers building their lives in the Netherlands into practical knowledge that informs integration and inclusion policies. They use an evidence-based Indicators of Integration framework to conduct action and impact research with, rather than about, people with a migration background. Newcomers share their experiences, wishes, and challenges through an accessible and multilingual survey panel and can ask questions about education, language, work, care, or housing through an online helpdesk. OpenEmbassy uses the collected data to design, develop, measure, and evaluate integration policies, services, and programs for employers, municipalities, national government, housing corporations, care providers, and social organizations. They work with community organizers with lived experience and compensate newcomers for contributing their time, knowledge, and experience. OpenEmbassy is a member of Social Enterprise NL, participates in Nieuwe BuurThuis, and is a part of Platform Nieuwkomers en Werk.
Arvada, Colorado, United States
Second Story Cards elevates the creative talents and voices of people who have experienced homelessness in the United States. They offer greeting cards, birthday cards, gift cards, stickers, mini notebooks, and prints designed by people trying to get back on their feet and create a new story. Cardmakers receive 15 percent of each sale and can donate an additional 10 percent to a nonprofit of their choice. Second Story Cards provides individualized support and connects cardmakers with community services and personal development programs, including healthcare, public benefits, job training, and employment opportunities to support long-term well-being and stability. The cards are printed on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Second Story Cards is a member of the Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective.
London, England, United Kingdom
Yarra One helps charities, social enterprises, and mission-led organizations communicate their impact clearly and make impact information more useful and accessible to stakeholders. They turn static reports into a living, customizable, web-based reporting system that team members can update and publish as the work evolves. Their digital reporting tools are designed to build internal capacity, reduce repetitive reporting work, and help organizations share outcomes with funders, communities, and other stakeholders. Yarra One includes building, hosting, maintenance, and unlimited publishing with clear, upfront pricing. Teams own their own content, data, and reports and can export them at any time.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Ruby’s Market celebrates refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs and local businesses through a multicultural artisan and food marketplace in Denver, Colorado. They offer food, art, and other goods at their brick-and-mortar store and provide event catering services with global cuisines prepared by refugee and immigrant chefs. Ruby’s Pantry collects donated food and hygiene items and delivers them to partner agencies that support refugee and immigrant families affected by cuts to food assistance benefits. Ruby’s Market was founded to support the mission of R Bazaar, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that helps refugees and immigrants connect and share their culture with the Colorado community through pop-up markets.
Moorooka, Queensland, Australia
Kin Group Consulting helps values-led organizations across Australia build psychosocially safe, equitable, regenerative, and human-centered workplaces. They specialize in human resources (HR) and team culture consulting, leadership development, and coaching. Their Thriving Workplaces Framework maps eight interconnected conditions to understand what people need to feel safe, supported, and able to do their best work. Kin Group Consulting offers sliding-scale pricing and uses revenue from premium consulting for larger organizations to cross-subsidize discounted and pro bono support for under-resourced not-for-profit organizations and small businesses, particularly those serving women, refugees, and migrant communities. They publish open resources and frameworks to shift the conversation about work from compliance to justice.
Littleton, Colorado, United States
DIRT Coffee Bar operates coffee shops in Littleton and Park Hill, Colorado, and cultivates intentional workspaces for neurodivergent young adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain meaningful, integrated employment. They offer job coaching, paid work experience, and individualized career support, such as interest exploration, resume writing, and interview preparation. DIRT Coffee Bar also provides consultation and training to help employers hire and retain neurodivergent employees. They raise awareness about the low employment rate for neurodivergent people through a mobile coffee truck. Their shops have ramps, Braille menus, sensory-adjusted lighting, and sign language-trained staff. DIRT Coffee Bar is a member of the Colorado Green Business Network and Denver Employment Social Enterprise Collective. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Esperanza, Argentina
La Roca recycles post-consumer expanded polystyrene (EPS) plastic waste into industrial raw materials in Esperanza, Argentina. They collect, grind, and reuse EPS in lightweight concrete, mortar, slabs, planters, and housewares. La Roca also offers sustainable construction courses for entrepreneurs. They are a worker-owned cooperative.
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Access Democracy makes democracy in Australia accessible, equitable, and strong by helping individuals, small businesses, not-for-profits, and community groups in Australia understand how government really works and how to engage with it effectively. They offer how-to guides, training, and skills development and assist with engagement plans, advocacy strategies, submissions, and grant applications. Access Democracy provides non-partisan advice and helps clients build skills, confidence, and capability to advocate for themselves without paying professional lobbyists. They maintain free online resources and offer discounted or pro bono support to social enterprises and organizations with clear social or environmental objectives. Access Democracy is a member of Hunter Community Alliance.
Denver, Colorado, United States
People and Planet Business Expo connects mission-driven enterprises in the United States, the networks that support them, and the buyers that source from them to build an economy that works for all. Their trade shows and events increase visibility and create purchasing opportunities for businesses that prioritize people and the planet. People and Planet Business Expo is organized by a national network of networks to build connections and relationships across traditional divides. They offer equity-based pricing for tickets and booths and operate under a 501(c)3 not-for-profit structure.
Welmilla, Sri Lanka
Ran Aswanu offers natural food products, preserves Sri Lankan food culture, and creates market opportunities for small-scale farmers and producers. They specialize in heirloom rice varieties like suwandel, kuruluthuda, kalu heenati, madathavalu, and pachchaperumal, chena-cultivated legumes and millets like mung beans, cowpeas, horse gram, kurakkan, tana hal, and meneri, and pure bee honey. Ran Aswanu sources directly from small-scale farming families in Anuradhapura, Padaviya, Rajanganaya, Horowpathana, Embilipitiya, and Udawalawe, pays above the standard market rate, and dries, mills, cleans, and packs in a food-safe environment. They visit farms to ensure that heirloom varieties are being cultivated with traditional techniques and are free from synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Waypoints Education helps young people in the United Kingdom explore and navigate career pathways and supports the educators who guide them. They organize student-led public speaking events and personal development workshops, offer resume writing, university application, and interview preparation support, and connect young people with real-world opportunities, especially for those who lack access to such guidance at home. They are also developing practical career guidance toolkits for educators, creating shared infrastructure, and building long-term partnerships and a network of mission-aligned schools. Waypoints Education is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Futureneers aims to give every young person in South Australia equitable access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, learning differences, or region. They deliver hands-on robotics and coding programs in schools, after-school clubs, and holiday workshops for children aged 5 to 15. Futureneers provides all equipment for their activities and offers professional development for teachers and school support services. They run recycling drives in which students build robots using recycled materials and repurposed electronics. Their programs are designed to meet the special education needs of neurodivergent students.
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Àrachas³ provides legal and business support to help mission‑driven organizations in Scotland build strong, compliant, and resilient foundations so they can deliver meaningful social impact. They specialize in strategic planning, organizational development, legal structures, governance review, board development, project delivery and implementation support, and legal and paralegal services for charities, social enterprises, community organizations, and public sector partners. Àrachas³ prioritizes organizations working to address inequality and deliver long‑term social change. They operate remotely and deliver services digitally to reduce travel and physical access barriers and provide free initial consultations, transparent pricing, flexible payment plans, and pro bono and discounted services for organizations that would otherwise struggle to access specialist support. Àrachas³ offers a community for founder-led social enterprises to meet, share ideas, and get support from peers and experts. They are a member of Social Enterprise Scotland and Glasgow Social Enterprise Network.
London, England, United Kingdom
Surna’s Empowerment & Social Hub provides autism and neurodiversity support and reduces social isolation through inclusive community spaces in Walthamstow, London. They host free wellbeing sessions with board games and community activities where adults with autism, their families, and their caregivers can connect, participate, and thrive. They also provide peer support, benefits advice, and signposting to help them access local services. Their sessions are calm, structured, and sensory-friendly for people who need reduced sensory input and extra processing time. Member suggestions shape how support is delivered. Surna’s Empowerment & Social Hub is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Matale, Sri Lanka
Orga aims to revitalize Sri Lanka’s indigenous agricultural heritage by producing healthy traditional foods and supporting local farming families. They offer fresh fruit juice, heirloom rice cereals, millet flours, and other value-added foods made from natural, locally sourced ingredients. Orga sources raw materials directly from low-income farming families in Matale and Wilgamuwa that do not use synthetic agrichemicals. They package products in reusable glass bottles and compost organic waste.
Kalagedihena, Sri Lanka
LocalLink promotes environmentally responsible, locally made products in Sri Lanka, connects small-scale producers with market opportunities, and encourages responsible consumption. They provide digital market access, order processing, product collection, payment processing, and centralized fulfillment for micro and small-scale producers and artisans. Their shared online marketplace enables producers to reach more customers without building and managing their own ecommerce infrastructure. LocalLink visits producers to assess production and sourcing practices, makes advance payments, and enables producers to set their own prices. They prioritize housewares and accessories made from natural and locally sourced materials like coconut shells, reeds, palm leaves, jute, and wood.
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