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San Ramón, Costa Rica
The International Analog Forestry Network (IAFN) promotes analog forestry as a restoration tool for degraded landscapes and an income alternative for rural communities. Developing food forests and food gardens according to analog forestry systems contributes to biodiversity, environmental stability, and food sovereignty. IAFN offers training programs, demonstration sites, knowledge and seed exchange opportunities, and certification. The Forest Garden Product (FGP) certification and label gives added value to products grown in analog forest systems and improves market access. IAFN also supports participatory guarantee systems for local markets. The global network includes farmer groups, NGOs, enterprises, government entities, researchers, and academic institutions. IAFN is a member of IFOAM Organics International and the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA).
https://iafn.goodmarket.global
Koggala, Sri Lanka
Tri is a sustainable luxury hotel on Koggala Lake in southern Sri Lanka. The spiral design mirrors nature’s Golden Ratio and incorporates living walls, green roofs, solar arrays, recycled jak wood, cinnamon sticks, and other local materials. Water gardens, swales, and rainwater channeling minimize erosion. Tri has worked with the Carbon Consulting Company to reduce its environmental footprint through solar power, rainwater harvesting, energy efficient systems, and careful monitoring of water and electricity consumption. They plant indigenous trees and bushes to increase flora and fauna diversity and have initiated a mangrove planting and shoreline protection program to tackle lakeshore erosion. Tri offers fresh, locally sourced food and a wide range of experiences, including lake and beach activities, yoga, Ayurveda, and other holistic treatments.
https://tri.goodmarket.global
London, United Kingdom
UpCircle is a pioneering skincare company that gives salvaged natural ingredients a new lease of life. The United Kingdom sends 500,000 tons of coffee waste to landfill per year, where it rots and produces methane. UpCircle collects used coffee grounds from London’s finest cafes and restaurants and transforms them into a range of circular economy beauty products. Their cleansers, exfoliants, and serums are vegan, cruelty-free, and made in the UK from natural and organic ingredients. UpCircle is committed to leaving the world better than they found it. Priority is given to fully compostable or recyclable packaging including cardboard boxes, aluminum tubes, polypropylene caps, and glass bottles.
https://upcirclebeauty.goodmarket.global
Dexter, Michigan, United States
Maggie’s Organics produces comfortable, durable, and affordable clothing, socks, and other accessories from organic certified fibers. Maggie’s is committed to environmental sustainability, real fair trade, continuous improvement, and transparency at every step of the process from the farmers who harvest the raw agricultural crops, to the spinners who make the yarn, to the knitters who knit the fabric, to the sewers who cut and sew the finished products. They develop long-term relationships with cooperatives and family businesses that meet fair trade and organic standards. Maggie’s Organics is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and the World Fair Trade Organization.
https://maggiesorganics.goodmarket.global
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Mgreens aims to revolutionize the local food system through environmentally responsible agriculture and consumer education on the benefits and uses of sprouts and microgreens. Their vision is an urban microfarm in every city delivering fresh healthy greens to the local community. Mgreens uses organic seed and cultivation practices and is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
https://mgreens.goodmarket.global
Bengaluru, India
SELCO was started in 1995 as a social enterprise to provide sustainable energy solutions to under-served households and businesses in India. They sell, install, and service decentralized energy products that support health, education, livelihoods, financial inclusion and an overall improvement in quality of life. Over the years, SELCO expanded to a family of organizations to address additional gaps in the energy access ecosystem. SELCO Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that includes an open source innovation research lab and an incubation program for other clean energy enterprises. SELCO Fund is a registered impact fund that provides debt and equity financing on a patient capital basis to energy access enterprises.
https://selco.goodmarket.global
Polgasowita, Sri Lanka
îlot Colombo handcrafts cement tiles in Sri Lanka using a traditional manufacturing process. The technique for decorative encaustic tiles was developed in the 1870s in southern France and quickly spread across Europe and around the world. In the 1950s, cheaper industrial porcelain tiles were on the rise and many of the traditional workshops closed down. Now, with the growing interest in authentic and sustainable products, handcrafted cement tiles are experiencing a revival. The production process requires minimal energy and water and because the colors are made from natural pigments and minerals and inlaid into the tile, the finished product is highly durable and resistant to wear and tear. îlot Colombo is committed to environmentally responsible and ethical practices, fair trade working conditions, and living wages. They aim to create quality employment opportunities for local women.
https://ilotcolombo.goodmarket.global
Cape Town, South Africa
Turqle Trading was founded in 1997 to support the fair and ethical trade of quality food products and generate sustainable jobs for South Africans. The team develops spice blends, sauces, and condiments under their Ukuva iAfrica and Cape Treasures brands and partners with South African producers that share their love of food and their commitment to fair trade. This includes Khoisan Natural Salt for sea salt, Nantekara for mustards, Fynbos Foods for relishes, seasonings, and sauces, Aphro Shack for smoked olive oil, Cecil Vinegar Works for balsamic and red wine vinegars, Cape Herb & Spice for spice blends and flavored salts, and St Louis for sauces. Cape Mental Health, a workshop for people with metal disabilities, makes the wire heads and tassels on the Ukuva products. The company contributes 2.5 percent of turnover to the Fair Trade Trust to support the education of workers and their families. Turqle Trading is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization and actively contributes to local and international conversations on fair trade.
https://turqle.goodmarket.global
Moneragala, Sri Lanka
Moon Shade offers accommodation, Sri Lankan village experiences, and meals on an organic farm in Handapanagala that’s verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system. They used natural building methods to develop the initial dormitory-style accommodation, and they are working on additional cabanas. Their long term goal is to develop Moon Shade as an ecovillage that heals the planet and sustains the wellbeing of the local community. Visitors have the opportunity to pick fresh organic produce from the garden, enjoy a river bath, go for boat ride or traditional cart ride, and participate in music nights with local musicians.
https://moonshade.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
MG EZS is a fully electric zero-emission sports utility vehicle with a chargeable range of more than 330 kilometers. Their mission is to provide transport solutions that are affordable and environmentally responsible. The MG car company started in the United Kingdom as Morris Garages. MG vehicles are currently distributed in Sri Lanka through Micro, the country’s first automobile manufacturer. Not only does the MG EZS minimize air pollution and potential carbon emissions, it is also economical. The cost per kilometer is 75% less than the cost of the same model petrol vehicle.
https://mgezs.goodmarket.global
Beruwala, Sri Lanka
Barberyn Ayurveda Resorts offers Ayurvedic food, medical treatments, courses, and accommodation at three locations in southern Sri Lanka. Their commitment to sustainability extends beyond economic, social, and environmental considerations to include balance and harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. All guests participate in an individual Ayurveda treatment plan that may include massages, shirodhara, herbal baths and inhalations, herbal pastes, elixirs, and decoctions, acupuncture, and personalized menus. The resorts also offer yoga, meditation, and local excursions. Profits are reinvested or donated to the Sudana Rodrigo Sahana Foundation to support education, health, and humanitarian programs and operate community Ayurveda clinics, including a dedicated clinic for patients with chronic kidney disease. Barberyn preserves indigenous knowledge and biodiversity through a medicinal plant database and herbarium in collaboration with the University of Ruhuna and Kew Gardens London.
https://barberynayurvedaresorts.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Disabilities Swashakthi Foundation is a membership organization for people with disabilities following accidents, injuries, or illness. Most members are wheel chair bound and some are quadriplegic with all four limbs paralyzed. They focus on financial, social, and psychological self empowerment. Members produce upcycled cards, bags, key tags, and other crafts to generate income. They contribute 10 percent of profits to support quadriplegic members who are unable to engage in the income generation activities. Disabilities Swashakthi Foundation engages in activities in rehabilitation hospitals and wards to encourage other people who are differently abled. They highlight and celebrate members’ capabilities.
https://disabilitiesswashakthifoundation.goodmarket.global
Carlsbad, California, United States
Matteo Pistono is a writer and meditation teacher. As an author, his purpose is to communicate narratives that uplift and educate individuals and society. Matteo’s writings have been translated into multiple languages and include the following books: Roar: Sulak Sivaraksa and the Path of Socially Engaged Buddhism, Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind, Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Tertön Sogyal, and In the Shadow of the Buddha: One Man’s Journey of Discovery in Tibet. Books are donated to prisons and to libraries in low income communities. Matteo contributes a percent of profits from book sales to not-for-profit organizations focused on environmental conservation and ocean cleanup like Surfrider Foundation and Changing Tides Foundation.
https://matteopistono.goodmarket.global
India, Sri Lanka, Portugal
Soul & Surf offers surf and yoga retreat holidays, massage and therapy treatments, cafes, and retail outlets in carefully selected locations. They started in Kerala, India in 2010 and have since expanded to Sri Lanka, Portugal, and multiple popup locations. At each site, Soul & Surf aims to work with and for the local community. They are part of 1% for the Planet and donate 1% of sales to Surfers Against Sewage. They also contribute to SISP in Kerala and offer free surf lessons and equipment to village kids.
https://soulandsurf.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ophir specializes in natural personal care products with the antioxidant and therapeutic benefits of Ceylon black, red, pink, green, and white teas and locally sourced herbs, botanical extracts, and essential oils. No harsh synthetic detergents, preservatives, colors, or fragrances are used, and products are never tested on animals. Ophir offers guest amenities for hotels and villas, spa products, and retail collections of handmade soap bars, liquid soap, creams, lotions, body oils, massage oils, scrubs, bath salts, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, mosquito repellents, and more.
https://ophir.goodmarket.global
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Gajaba Organic Farm specializes in traditional heirloom rice varieties like pachchaperumal, madathawalu, ran kahawanu, kaluheenati, kuruluthuda, and suwandel and markets it under the Kamatha brand name. Their mission is to produce healthy, organic food while maintaining soil ecosystems in a sustainable way. Gajaba Organic Farm is verified under the local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS). They provide purified drinking water and low-cost organic rice to the surrounding community.
https://gajabaorganicfarm.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Perera-Hussein Publishing House was founded in 2003 to publish innovative work by emerging and established writers. They aim to increase the visibility of talented South Asian writers who inspire, provoke, and entertain. Perera-Hussein is “saving the planet one book at a time.” To offset the environmental cost of their printed and electronic books, they plant trees in Puttalam, a semi-arid region of Sri Lanka. They also donate to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society.
https://pererahussein.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
The ARTisan provides an affordable retail space and marketing for ethical and sustainable brands. The store concept was developed by several Good Market community members looking to share costs and make it easier for consumers to consistently access socially and environmentally responsible products. The ARTisan uses natural and LED lighting, natural air filters, and furnishing made from wood pallets and other recycled materials. Profits are reinvested to promote participating brands.
https://theartisan.goodmarket.global
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
The Healthy Snackers produces tasty, healthy, low carb snacks in Sri Lanka from all natural, local ingredients. Their products include crackers made from spinach, cheese, chickpea, black sesame, and nai miris chili. The Healthy Snackers shares nutritional knowledge and provide tips on maintaining healthy eating habits.
https://thehealthysnackers.goodmarket.global
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Wonders produces natural juices and salads from local, sustainably sourced ingredients. They currently work with farmers in the Anuradhapura area and distribute at least 50 percent of the profits to the community. They also support the farmers’ children with educational expenses. By working directly with suppliers, Wonders is able to offer healthy, natural options at more affordable prices.
https://wonders.goodmarket.global
Matara, Sri Lanka
Agromart Outreach Foundation was started in 1989 as a not-for-profit organization to improve the quality of life of Sri Lanka’s rural poor. They support the development of Agromart Production Societies and provide training, technical support, and market links for single mothers and women from low income communities. The Matara societies specialize in mushroom cultivation, organic home gardening, malu ambulthiyal, and dried fish. Agromart Outreach Foundation also works with fishing societies on environmental issues like trolling, waste reduction, and community fishing harbor management.
https://agromart.goodmarket.global
Kaduwela, Sri Lanka
Ceysalt specializes in natural cold-processed soaps, scrubs, and skincare products that are made from local and sustainably sourced ingredients like tamarind, coconut, sandalwood, and aloe vera. They make it easier to access safe, nourishing, and environmentally conscious products in Sri Lanka. Ceysalt supports producers from a low income community and reinvests profits to expand their livelihood opportunities.
https://ceysalt.goodmarket.global
Matale, Sri Lanka
Farm Gate specializes in fresh milk, yogurt, Greek yogurt, and other natural milk products from pasture-raised cows. Farm Gate’s founder has a background in sustainable agriculture, organic farming, and community development. They work with a network of small-scale producers and offer premium prices for ethical and environmentally responsible practices. Yogurt is available in glass containers. Farm Gate is working to develop an affordable single serving yogurt in a paper cup. In the meantime, they have a collection program for plastic packaging. They offer a free cup of yogurt for every 10 used cups that are returned. Once the new paper cup is finalized, they aim to work with all yogurt producers in Sri Lanka to make the transition. Farm Gate contributes to Abhimana Child Development Federation and supports youth skill development, nutrition, child care, and education for vulnerable children.
https://farmgate.goodmarket.global
Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
Kos Mama, which means “Uncle Jackfruit” in Sinhala, specializes in value-added food made from jackfruit and other nutritious, but underutilized, village home garden products. Kos Mama promotes healthy living, creates rural livelihood opportunities, and prevents foods waste. Their product range includes jackfruit snacks, dried jackfruit for curries, jack leaf herbal tea, and chutneys, jams, and chili pastes made from jack, kohila, ambarella, and banana blossom.
https://kosmama.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Chibby’s Friends is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on awareness, voluntary action, and fundraising around four main issues: HIV education, supporting children with HIV and other medical challenges, women’s empowerment, and environmental sustainability. Chibby’s Friends is named after a child who experienced serious health complications when he was young. He is now fully recovered and is living a healthy life. The organization aims to enhance the lives of young children, like Chibby, who have poor health and live in adverse conditions. Their network of volunteers also organizes monthly beach cleanups and environmental projects.
https://chibbysfriends.goodmarket.global
Matale, Sri Lanka
Pulsezz offers affordable and environmentally responsible healthy food alternatives. They specialize in Ayurvedic herbal drinks and snacks, mains, and desserts made from pulses like mung bean, cowpea, chickpea, and soy. Pulsezz aims to raise awareness about the health and environmental benefits of pulses. As the enterprise expands, they hope to develop a network of small-scale pulse farmers with sustainable agriculture practices. Pulsezz contributes to Abhimana Child Development Federation and supports youth skill development, nutrition, child care, and education for vulnerable children.
https://pulsezz.goodmarket.global
Mattegoda, Sri Lanka
Island Malay Pickle produces a spicy, sweet, and sour condiment according to a traditional Sri Lankan Malay recipe. Their mission is to improve access to healthy, natural food and create livelihood opportunities for women from low income families. Island Malay Pickle currently employs women in the Mattegoda area, provides school supplies for children, and supports an annual festival for local harmony.
https://islandmalaypickle.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
No Car Sunday is an initiative by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to encourage the use of alternative forms of transport and travel. One Sunday per month for a six hour period, the CMC is organizing a car free zone from Independence Square to Viharamahadevi Park. The roads will be open for families to walk, cycle, and enjoy food and entertainment. Socially and environmentally responsible stalls will be prioritized. The goal is to support a culture shift and promote zero emission transport options and healthy living.
https://nocarsunday.goodmarket.global
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Elite is the product brand for HDF of Sri Lanka, a not-for-profit organization that provides technical, financial, and advisory services to low income communities and helps improve rural livelihood opportunities. They also engage in community conservation and planting programs to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Value added products under the Elite brand include dried fish, dried jackfruit, dried breadfruit, goraka paste, dried mushrooms, cinnamon, and pepper.
https://elite.goodmarket.global
Dikwella, Sri Lanka
Aruna Farm produces organic cinnamon and other perennial crops in southern Sri Lanka. The farm is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS) and was recognized for the use of mulching and live fences. Aruna Farm specializes in value-added wellness products, like cinnamon tea and cinnamon bee honey, under the name Astro Cinnamon. Their mission is to raise local awareness about the health benefits of cinnamon and organic cultivation.
https://arunafarm.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Blue Ribbon makes and sells natural food and drinks to raise funds for animal welfare services. They specialize in chutneys, jams, juices, and sweets made from local ingredients. Proceeds are used to rescue animals and cover their food and medical expenses.
https://blueribbon.goodmarket.global
Know an initiative that’s good for people and good for the planet? Encourage them to get involved. The online application is available in English, Sinhala, and Tamil at https://www.goodmarket.global/application. Urdu translation is completed, and translation into other languages is now underway. Learn more about the community translation project here.