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Welcome to the 37 social enterprises and responsible business that joined the Good Market community in November 2018! This month’s roundup includes schools, an online waste sharing forum, an urban heritage initiative, networks supporting reforestation, rural women, seniors, people with disabilities, and much more. See all 776 Good Market approved community members at www.goodmarket.global.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Reforest Sri Lanka is a not-for-profit community initiative to protect and extend the forest cover in Sri Lanka. They raise awareness about the importance of reforestation, develop nurseries for endemic and native saplings, organize voluntary campaigns for reforestation and habitat restoration, and support environmental policy reforms. Reforest Sri Lanka has an open and inclusive approach to environmental conservation and restoration. They share lessons learned and expense reports and welcome the public to meetings and reforestation events.
https://reforestsrilanka.goodmarket.global
Weligama, Sri Lanka
Nomad Café specializes in healthy, flavorful food and is committed to environmental responsibility. They avoid single-use plastics, source organic ingredients whenever possible, and promote plant-based foods. Nomad offer options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free diets. The Nomad Boutique features a curated collection of men’s and women’s clothing and products that are made in Sri Lanka.
https://nomad.goodmarket.global
Hong Kong
iDiscover is a not-for-profit initiative started by a Hong Kong social enterprise to keep heritage alive for a vibrant and viable urban future. They partner with local writers, photographers, designers, community members, and supporters in Asia’s heritage cities to create maps and neighborhood guides that capture the spirit of the place. Stories and maps are also shared through their free mobile app. iDiscover neighborhood guides make it easier to support local businesses, living heritage, and community events.
https://idiscover.goodmarket.global
Horana, Sri Lanka
Eco360 provides sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Products are fully compostable and made from renewable resources. They include compostable straws, cutlery, coffee cups, takeaway containers, shopping bags, and garbage bags. A fixed percent of revenue is used to support reforestation activities in Sri Lanka.
https://eco360.goodmarket.global
Kalubowila, Sri Lanka
Eco Lanka Consultants has a team of problem solvers and technical specialists to help clients implement environmentally sustainable practices in a financially viable way. Services include sustainability consultation, environmental research and design, project and program evaluation, sustainable business communications and marketing, and vertical garden development.
https://ecolankaconsultants.goodmarket.global
Maharagama, Sri Lanka
Mezzé specializes in nutritious, all natural dips and spreads made with locally sourced ingredients. For packaging, they use glass jars and recycled paper bags and offer discounts to customers that return jars for sterilization and reuse. Mezzé’s initial product range includes classic hummus and hummus with coriander and cumin, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, and roasted tomato.
https://mezze.goodmarket.global
Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka
Green Valley Essentials specializes in organic certified dried fruits, snacks, beverages, herbs, spices, coconut oil, and superfoods. They follow environmentally responsible practices and ensure that all products are made from certified organic ingredients. Green Valley Essentials supports workers’ families during times of need and regularly donates to support patients at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.
https://greenvalleyessentials.goodmarket.global
Poonagala, Sri Lanka
Tusker Coffee and Avaagama Farm are committed to developing the quality of Sri Lankan arabica coffee. They teach proper agricultural practices, quality control, and post-harvest handling, develop arabica seedlings in their own nurseries in the Uva highlands and share them with small-scale farmers, and invest in quality processing facilities. Their Tusker brand coffee is grown 4,500 feet above sea level and roasted in small batches. Avaagama Farm is part of the Specialty Coffee Association and the international permaculture community.
https://tuskercoffee.goodmarket.global
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
WasteShare is an online public forum that connects people and companies who create waste in Sri Lanka with people and companies who can use waste for good. Posts range from food and agriculture waste to cigarette butts, textiles, and rusted metal. WasteShare aims to support the transition to a zero waste circular economy.
https://wasteshare.goodmarket.global
Galle, Sri Lanka
Thomas Gall School (TGS) is an English-medium primary school on Sri Lanka’s southern coast that focuses on holistic and creative learning “for self, society, and a sustainable future.” The school has a strong focus on community engagement and environmental responsibility including upcycling activities, an active waste segregation and recycling program, an organic garden, community cleanups, and partnerships with special needs organizations and rural schools.
https://thomasgallschool.goodmarket.global
Malé, Maldives
Ecoathon was started to foster sustainability in the Maldives. They are developing a network of social enterprises, responsible businesses, and changemakers to spread best practices and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
https://ecoathon.goodmarket.global
Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Oateo Organic is an organic certified line of oats from Aussee Oats Milling in Sri Lanka. Oats are known for their nutritional value, cholesterol reducing beta glucans, and benefits for heart health. The mill was established to make high quality, whole grain oats more affordable and accessible in South Asia. Aussee is committed to socially and environmentally responsible practices. They provide meals, transport, and housing for workers, donate to community initiatives, and assist with disaster relief. Biomass fuel is used for their steam boilers to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Their organic line is sourced from EU certified producers in Finland.
https://oateoorganic.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Thëmbili is organic certified coconut water made from Sri Lankan king coconuts that are grown using sustainable farming practices and harvested at the perfect time to ensure the sweetest water. The extraction and packaging process maintains the quality and nutritional value of the king coconut water with no sweeteners or additives. Thëmbili is a natural energy drink with the same electrolyte balance as blood plasma. In Sri Lanka, it is used to cure hangovers, improve digestion, support weight loss, control blood sugar, and boost skin, hair, and nail health.
https://thembili.goodmarket.global
Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
Association for the Intellectually Disabled Sri Lanka (AIDSL) is an umbrella organization that has been serving people with developmental disabilities for nearly 50 years. They provide training and guidance for a network of more than 60 centers and service organizations around Sri Lanka. Income comes from interest on fixed deposits, contributions from a network of supporters, and annual fundraising initiatives. AIDSL is now focused on support services related to independent living and suitable employment so that people with intellectual disabilities can contribute to the economy and live with dignity.
https://aidsl.goodmarket.global
Beruwala, Sri Lanka
The Coffee Corner is a family-run cafe in the southern town of Beruwala that provides healthier alternatives to conventional ice cream, cordials, and sweets. They serve coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, milkshakes, smoothie bowls, and other treats made from locally sourced ingredients. Vegan options are available. The Coffee Corner is committed to waste reduction and offers reusable and compostable straws, cutlery, and packaging.
https://thecoffeecorner.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Healing Island produces personal care and wellness products from natural, organic, and environmentally responsible local materials. They focus on fair trade relationships with workers and suppliers. Products are handmade in small batches by a team of craftswomen and include aromatherapy oils, massage oils, essential oil blends and base oils, hair serums, soaps, face scrubs and masks, bath salts, and hand-rolled incense.
https://healingisland.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Emiko’s Kitchen creates healthy, Japanese inspired condiments, snacks, and meals with a focus on vegan options. They source organic ingredients from producers who are verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system. Their popular shoga shoga ginger dressing can be used on salads, noodles, roasted vegetables, and more.
https://emikoskitchen.goodmarket.global
Kandana, Sri Lanka
Don Coco specializes in naturally flavored coconut snacks made with organic Sri Lankan coconut. They aim to make healthy, export-quality products easily available in the local market. Their flagship product is salted kithul treacle coconut chips.
https://doncoco.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pendi offers interior design consultancy, product design services, and a curated collection of housewares and interior lighting. Pendi supports a community of young, predominantly female, designers that work with artisans and craftspeople from all over Sri Lanka. They specialize in creating unique contemporary pieces from sustainably sourced local materials including metalwork, woodwork, clay, wicker, reed, batik, and other textiles.
https://pendi.goodmarket.global
Horana, Sri Lanka
Kalé uses sustainable farming practices to raise animals and grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices on a 10-acre integrated farm near Colombo. They focus on enhancing biodiversity, improving soil quality, and converting degraded land to forest. Kalé aims to develop a farming model that is economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. They believe in the power of simple living and want everyone to have access to food that is that is grown naturally.
https://kale.goodmarket.global
Matale, Sri Lanka
The Ceylon Soap Company creates personal care products for people who live consciously. Their focus is reducing packaging waste by providing shampoo bars, conditioner bars, and soap bars that tempt people to make the transition away from liquid shampoos, conditioners, and shower gels in plastic packaging. The Ceylon Soap Company is based in Matale and aims to create a local hub for employment and environmental awareness in the Central Province.
https://theceylonsoapcompany.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fairway Colombo organizes weekly events on Hospital Street in central Colombo. They showcase traditional dance and martial arts and provide opportunities for local artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Events include the Fairway Colombo Jam, Art and Jazz on the Street, the Colombo Cultural Show, and the monthly Street Food Festival. All events are free, open to the general public, and accessible to people with disabilities. Fairway Colombo is committed to waste reduction and sustainability. They have been transitioning to paperless operations and phasing out single-use plastics.
https://fairwaycolombo.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Nester specializes in bird nests, bird houses, and home decor made from wood offcuts and other natural materials. They source from local suppliers and prioritize people with disabilities or from disadvantaged communities. The founder supports a rural school in Habarana and has assisted with facility development and school supplies including computers, musical instruments, and bicycles. Future proceeds from The Nester will be used to support disadvantaged suppliers and rural school development.
https://thenester.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sunrise Senior Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that aims to serve elders in Sri Lanka through forums, gatherings, charitable services, and a magazine. The magazine includes profiles of inspiring senior citizens and information on healthy living, medical care, financial planning, relevant policy issues, accessible public spaces, service providers, gardening, humor, and more.
https://sunriseseniorfoundation.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Women.lk is a not-for-profit initiative started by the Centre for Humanitarian Affairs to provide economic opportunities for rural women in Sri Lanka. Funds for Her is a crowdfunding campaign to support women-led startups, Jobs for Her helps women find flexible employment opportunities, and Business for Her provides branding, marketing, legal, financial, and other business development services. Popular products developed through Women.lk services include garlic pickles and lunu dehi lime pickles.
https://womenlk.goodmarket.global
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Salad Days makes affordable salads and soups from fresh organic produce and nutritious ingredients. They source from small-scale organic farmers that are verified under a local participatory guarantee system (PGS). Salad Days aims to build farm-to-table connections and promote healthy, environmentally responsible living. Five percent of income is allocated to cleaning up the Sri Lankan coastline.
https://saladdays.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ryan W Daniels Visual Storytelling offers photography, video, and documentary filmmaking services with a focus on stories that move, inspire, and connect people. Priority is given to purpose-driven organizations, education initiatives, and children with disabilities. In addition to providing freelance services, Ryan W Daniels Visual Storytelling offers training and workshops for children, young people, and adults who want to use video media to share their own stories.
https://ryanwdanielsvisualstorytelling.goodmarket.global/
Horana, Sri Lanka
Rathna Batik aims to preserve the traditional craft of batik by creating modern, functional, and innovative products. They specialize in hand-dyed batik clothing, jewelry, toys, and housewares. Rathna Batik is committed to environmentally responsible practices. They use natural dyes from plant roots, berries, leaves, bark, and wood and azo-free, fiber-reactive dyes and have an on-site waste water management system.
https://rathnabatik.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Avance creates stationery and notebooks from recycled and Forest Stewardship Council certified paper. The notebooks are designed for writers, sketch artists, painters, and anyone looking for environmentally responsible, sustainably sourced paper products.
https://avance.goodmarket.global
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Shiro Products works directly with growers to produce high quality spices and custom spice blends. They maintain long-term relationships with farmers and source cinnamon, cardamom, clove, pepper, ginger, turmeric, chili, curry leaves, moringa, tamarind, and goraka from producers in Galle, Matara, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Kandy, and Matale. Coriander, cumin, mustard, fennel, and fenugreek are from a known producer in India. Shiro Products is committed to environmentally responsible practices including rainwater harvesting and composting of organic waste materials. They offer discounts or donate products for charitable causes and religious offerings and consistently contribute resources to two elders’ homes.
https://shiroproducts.goodmarket.global
Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
Wa-Tea promotes organic tea production and consumption for health and environmental sustainability. Their organic tea comes from JAS certified farms in Japan. They donate 3 percent of profits to support organic tea farmers in Sri Lanka and encourage the transition to organic production techniques.
https://watea.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo School of Business and Management (CSBM) aims to develop innovative and socially responsible leaders who create value through business. They collaborate with global institutions to develop progressive programs with a focus on sustainable management principles. CSBM offers certificate, diploma, and executive education programs and organizes an annual conference on social entrepreneurship and green business. They also organize internships to help young people develop skills and increase their employability.
https://csbm.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Suds Soapery creates handmade soaps and other personal care products from natural ingredients including essential oils and mineral colorants. Their goal is to support healthy lifestyles by providing alternatives to synthetic commercial products. The Suds Soapery team is in the process of developing an organic farm based on permaculture principles. In the future, they hope to either grow the majority of their ingredients on the farm or source them from farmers in the nearby area.
https://sudssoapery.goodmarket.global
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Herbal Coffee roasts local coffee with a special blend of ginger, coriander, and cardamom. They focus on empowering people in rural areas by partnering with women collectors, sourcing raw materials from farmers, and offering fair trade prices. Ceylon Herbal Coffee contributes 10 percent of profits to a welfare fund, which is used for educational supplies for workers’ children, social programs, and annual bonuses.
https://ceylonherbalcoffee.goodmarket.global
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Chathoorya is a rural enterprise committed to producing natural food for a healthy society. They source ingredients directly from suppliers to produce ice cream made with local fruits, kola kenda herbal porridge, kurakkan kenda millet porridge, kithul piti kenda palm flour porridge, and traditional sweets and snacks.
https://chathoorya.goodmarket.global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Mehendi Art by Tasneem applies temporary tattoos called mehendi and produces natural henna powder, henna paste, and herbal hair treatment packs from all natural ingredients. Henna is an antimicrobial medicinal plant with cooling properties. The founder trains other mehendi artists, consistently contributes to two children’s homes, and volunteers for Rotaract and Interact club projects.
https://mehendiartbytasneem.goodmarket.global
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Sumaa produces cinnamon on their own land with no synthetic agrichemicals. They aim to develop the quality and reputation of Ceylon cinnamon as a health food. Previously, the family outsourced harvesting and processing. Now, Sumaa directly looks after all steps of the process. This enables them to employ more women from the local community, maintain the highest quality standards, and offer value-added products at lower prices. They are now educating other cinnamon growers on natural production techniques and best practices for the highest quality cinnamon. They are also upgrading roads and rural infrastructure in the surrounding area.
https://sumaa.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.