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Welcome to the 50 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in April 2024! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Lebanon, Turkey, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, England, Scotland, Portugal, Canada, the United States, and Argentina. More than 3,374 enterprises across 106 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
İzmir, Türkiye
Türetim Ekonomisi Derneği brings together responsible producers and prosumers to establish an ecologically and socially fair economy for the future of the planet. They conduct research, educate the public, implement projects, and organize events to promote the transition to a prosumer economy in Türkiye and beyond. A prosumer is a person who treats others as they would like to be treated themselves and, through their actions, creates values for society and the planet. A prosumer economy is an ecosystem of prosumers and producers who have synergistic and circular relationships. This system minimizes extraction of wealth, negative environmental impacts, social exploitation, and waste. Türetim Ekonomisi Derneği prioritizes the participation of socially disadvantaged groups when creating their projects. They are registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission. Türetim Ekonomisi Derneği is part of Ashoka and Vegan Sofralar.
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Curt’s Cafe improves outcomes for young adults living in at-risk situations through work and life skills training. They offer cafes in Evanston and Highland Park and a catering service in the Chicago area with freshly brewed coffee, homemade bakery items, sandwiches, soups, and more. Curt’s Cafe prioritizes local products and suppliers and makes everything possible from scratch. Their student trainees are between 15 and 24 years old, and many have been in contact with the judicial system, experienced homelessness or food insecurity, or dropped out of school. Curt’s Cafe provides paid work, transportation assistance, meals, workforce and life skills training, cultural exposure trips, on-site case workers, mentorship, and job placement support. Graduates have had a 5 percent recidivism rate compared to a youth recidivism rate above 85 percent for the rest of the state. Curt’s Cafe is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Berlin, Germany
Purpose Foundation supports the steward ownership movement to keep businesses independent and purpose-driven and create an economy that works for people and the planet. They are developing an ecosystem of resources, expertise, and capital to make transitioning to steward ownership and raising capital on alternative terms easier for businesses. Their nonprofit activities focus on knowledge sharing, education, and networking to make steward ownership more accessible. They also assist with research and efforts to change legal infrastructure. Steward ownership is an alternative corporate ownership structure that redefines traditional notions of ownership to better serve the purpose of businesses. In this model, the company’s assets are dedicated to its mission rather than to maximizing shareholder profits. This ensures the purpose of the company is maintained in the long term. Purpose Foundation is steward owned and registered as a not-for-profit organization. All surplus is reinvested towards their purpose.
Teneriffe, Queensland, Australia
Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) is growing a sustainable, innovative, and vibrant social enterprise sector in Queensland that delivers transformative and future-focused solutions for people and the planet. As a member organization, they foster connection, peer learning, and collaboration through newsletters, an online community space, roundtable discussions, capacity-building workshops, webinars, and other events. They also increase sector awareness and engage in advocacy and policy development to generate opportunities for purpose-led businesses. QSEC has a diverse membership base and a democratically elected management committee. They work closely with Social Enterprise Australia, the national peak body, and the peak bodies for other states and territories. QSEC is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Jisr El Bacha, Lebanon
arcenciel has been supporting Lebanon’s most underprivileged and marginalized communities and working for sustainable development since 1985. They started during the Lebanese civil war to serve people with war-related physical disabilities and now have programs in Mobility and Health, Social Support, Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Responsible Tourism, and Youth Empowerment throughout Lebanon. arcenciel helps integrate people living with disabilities through mobility equipment, adapted living spaces, health services, and policy action. They offer employment opportunities, a social support system, and a network of boutiques for secondhand clothing and upcycled furniture and housewares. Their environment program runs sorting centers for recyclable waste and treatment centers for the majority of Lebanon’s hazardous hospital waste. They also manage the Domaine de Taanayel, which focuses on sustainable agriculture innovation and technology dissemination, an ecolodge, a traditional Lebanese restaurant, the Cirquenciel social circus school, and many other initiatives. arcenciel reinvests all surplus towards their social and environmental work.
Mildura, Victoria, Australia
Christie Centre provides individualized support for people with a disability in the Mallee region and increases opportunities for social participation, inclusion, wellbeing, and meaningful occupation. In addition to providing services, programs, support, and care under Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), they have multiple social enterprises that create training and employment opportunities for people in the Mildura area. GrowAbility is a native plant nursery that supplies local drought-resistant and climate-acclimatized plants to the public and institutional buyers. Mildura Chocolate Company produces chocolate bars and chocolate-coated locally grown almonds, oranges, and sun muscats. Spark Kiosk provides food, drinks, regional mementos, and tourism information in the Powerhouse Precinct. AroundAgain offers secure document destruction services and collects and resells recyclable materials and secondhand goods. ArtRageUs specializes in original artwork, mosaic creations, and gift cards. Christie Centre is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
London, England, United Kingdom
Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL) collaborates with professional networks and their community to ensure London’s natural environment is understood, protected, improved, and enjoyed for the benefit of nature and the people that live in and visit the capital. They mobilize, collate, manage, and share detailed information on London’s wildlife, parks, nature reserves, gardens, and other open spaces. GiGL invests in robust survey and monitoring programs and good data stewardship. They provide access to data, information, and services to support customers’ research and help them make informed decisions. Fees are on a sliding scale based on customer turnover. Surplus is used to provide free support to members of the public, students, and a network of community groups and nature specialists. GiGL is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK, the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC), and the National Biodiversity Network.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marcas que Marcan (MQM) harnesses the social potential of individuals and organizations, empowers them as catalysts for change, and fosters positive impacts on both people and the planet. They specialize in brand strategy, conscious marketing and communication, project design and development, workshops, training, consulting, and mentoring for social enterprises and triple-impact businesses. They also work with local partners to help migrants, refugees, and people living in low-income areas improve their businesses through branding and communication tools. MQM is a nonprofit civil association and a member of Red Impacto LATAM.
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Mother Kombucha creates healthy beverages that are cleanly sourced, fairly made, and rich in probiotics, amino acids, and antioxidants. They brew small-batch living kombucha from fair trade organic teas, tisanes, and natural flavors and offer kombucha-infused sparkling water. Mother Kombucha sources their tea from a regenerative organic farm in Bangladesh that is bringing a community out of poverty. Their production facility has solar rooftop panels, and the organic waste from their brewing process is composted with local community gardens in Pinellas County, Florida. All full-time employees start at or above local living wage levels. Mother Kombucha provides paid volunteer hours and in-kind donations to local nonprofits including Reach St Pete, CASA Pinellas, Water Warrior Alliance, and Girls Rock St Pete. They are a certified B Corporation, a WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise, and a member of Sustany, Florida For Good, the Climate Collaborative, and SME Climate Hub. Their products are certified USDA Organic and Verified Vegan.
Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia
CandleXchange reduces landfill waste and makes natural candles and home fragrances more affordable through their return and swap model and refill service. Their candles are made from responsibly sourced soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks, essential oils, and fragrances that are free from harmful chemicals and additives. They are packed in handmade reusable pouches from Earth Worthy and shipped in plastic-free compostable materials with carbon neutral delivery. Empty containers can be refilled or returned for a 30 percent discount on a swap purchase. CandleXchange accepts donations of used candle containers through their UpCandle programs, refills them, and provides them as housewarming gifts to organizations that support refugees and survivors of domestic violence. They also support nonprofits through fundraising programs and candlemaking workshops. CandleXchange is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Boomerang Labs, Better Business Partnership, and Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA).
San Francisco, California, United States
Pezzy Pets works with small-scale fishers in Mexico and the United States to turn overly abundant, invasive species of fish into natural pet treats for dogs and cats. They offer single-ingredient devil fish strips, lionfish sticks, and silver carp chips, pet food toppers, and fishcuits made with upcycled oat flour. All products are free from synthetic preservatives, fillers, and additives and packed in compostable packaging. The devil fish, or armored catfish, arrived in Mexico about 20 years ago, and quickly began outcompeting native species and decimating freshwater fisheries and local livelihoods. Lionfish are invasive in Caribbean and Atlantic coral reefs and caught with harpoons by divers. Silver carp have invaded the Mississippi River basin. Pezzy Pets creates well-paid jobs throughout southern Mexico and the midwestern United States, enables local fishers to double or even triple their daily income, removes tons of invasive fish, and helps restore native fisheries.
Rochdale, England, United Kingdom
Cornerstone Place creates ethical and sustainable social housing across the United Kingdom. They work with local authorities, charities, and registered providers to unlock homes for people in housing need while ensuring the assets remain in the hands of the impact makers. Cornerstone Place repurposes private sector property development strategies for the social sector, underpinned by bank-grade due diligence to deliver sustainable social impact. This results in stronger balance sheets and increased unrestricted income for partners. It also results in high-quality homes and a superior quality of life for residents and their families. Their newly built homes use modern methods of construction and are net zero in operation. They incorporate building management technology to check for dampness, volatile organic compounds, energy usage, and more. Cornerstone Place is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
New York, New York, United States
Sprout Enterprise® is an initiative of Friends of Tilonia to develop artisan enterprises in rural communities with few economic alternatives. They draw on indigenous skills, locally available materials, and the rich cultural heritage of these communities to create unique collections of handmade housewares and accessories. Sprout Enterprise® supports artisan partners to build and manage their own enterprises, increase profitability and artisan wages, and create value through owning their brand and distribution channels. Services include entrepreneurial coaching, business development, product design, sales and market representation, sourcing and import facilitation, and investment through the R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund. Sprout Enterprise® is a Fair Trade Federation Verified Member and a member of Social Enterprise Alliance and the Aspen Institute Artisan Alliance. They are registered under a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and use a portion of their earnings to support community development initiatives including a girls’ school in rural Bihar.
Albany, New York, United States
New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) was established in 1975 to create jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities. It has more than 100 member organizations throughout the state that provide support services and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and qualified veterans. NYSID and its members are a procurement solution for both government agencies and private sector customers. They help companies diversify their supply chain and meet corporate social responsibility goals, and they make it easier for state and local agencies and public authorities to comply with New York law and purchase approved goods and services provided by New Yorkers with disabilities. NYSID enables member organizations to expand employment opportunities so that more individuals with disabilities benefit from the financial security, self-worth, and personal relationships that can come with long-term employment. They are registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Institut Keusahawanan Negara (INSKEN) strengthens Malaysia’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. They offer coaching, training, and entrepreneurial capacity-building programs. They also manage the government’s social enterprise accreditation program. INSKEN works with practitioners, professionals, and other government agencies to ensure programs are aligned with industry needs. They are committed to inclusion and actively serve informal entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises. INSKEN is a public agency under the auspices of the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP).
Cheadle Hulme, England, United Kingdom
Gooseberry Fool specializes in ethically handmade organic baby clothing and gives back by supporting women and children in need. They partner with rural women artisans in southern India to create crocheted jumpers, cardigans, rompers, booties, hats, blankets, toys, and more from GOTS-certified organic cotton. Gooseberry Fool is committed to fair pay, empowering work, and collaborative working relationships. They produce in small batches and focus on timeless designs that are made to last so they can be passed on to siblings, family, and friends. Customers who want to donate pre-loved pieces receive discounts on future purchases and pre-paid shipping labels. Their items are sent to Early Essentials and Cascade Family Essentials, two local charities that provide baby clothing to families across Greater Manchester. Gooseberry Fool contributes a portion of each sale to support projects in the artisans’ communities through Community Seva Centre and to support street children in Delhi through Harmony House.
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Época Mezcal offers sustainably sourced mezcal and other agave-based drinks from Mexico to customers in the United Kingdom and uses their proceeds to fund social projects in both countries. They work in collaboration with Mujeres del Mezcal y Maguey, a social collective run by women in the agave spirits industry in Mexico, to identify artisanal producers in marginalized areas and build long-term relationships. Their current collection includes mezcal made from espadín, cupreata, and alto agave, roasted in earthern pits, fermented in wooden vats, and distilled in copper pots. Época Mezcal offers fair trade prices and supports sustainable development projects in producers’ communities. In the United Kingdom, they aim to provide holistic support, skills training, and employment opportunities to disadvantaged groups. Época Mezcal is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Maharagama, Sri Lanka
Kandygs was started in 1971 to nurture the traditional handloom industry in Sri Lanka and provide training and secure, fair employment for women weavers. They offer a wide range of handloom textiles, housewares, clothing, accessories, and toys online, through their own retail outlets in Sri Lanka, and through export partners around the world. All products are handmade by rural artisans from cotton or bamboo yarn. Kandygs has its own dyeing, weaving, and sewing units and has trained more than 300 women artisans who work in these units or from their own homes. They provide fair wages, safe working conditions, health insurance, interest-free loans, flexible work arrangements, and education and training programs. They also support suppliers through capacity-building initiatives, advance payments, and on-time settlements. Kandygs donates money, goods, and services to community projects and provides scholarships and school supplies for local students in need.
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
In Focus offers arts-based learning and photography workshops for all ages and abilities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. They specialize in visual arts education and creative personal development for young people considered at-risk or vulnerable and those not in education, employment, or training. Their approach empowers people to express themselves, communicate, and connect with others in new ways. They also support and deliver Arts Awards and digital badges. In Focus works from an environmentally responsible location with efficient heating and cooling, recycling, bike storage, and easy access to mass transit. They use refurbished secondhand equipment, avoid single-use plastic and paper waste, and source locally whenever possible. In Focus is registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) and is a member of Southampton Cultural Education Partnership.
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ocelot Chocolate sources premium ethical and sustainable ingredients and creates artisan chocolate in their Dundee, Scotland studio. All of their chocolate bars are OF&G certified organic, made with raw organic cane sugar, and free from emulsifiers and preservatives. Ocelot Chocolate uses sustainable paper stock from the United Kingdom for their outer packaging and compostable film for their inner wrapper. Their Sea Salt dark chocolate bar uses Atlantic sea salt from the Blackthorn salt tower on the Scottish West Coast. Their Femme dark milk chocolate bar uses rare Amelonado beans grown by an all-female cooperative in Eastern Congo. Ocelot Chocolate’s supplier and sister organization, Original Beans, ensures that all cocoa farmers receive more than a living income and are able to not only look after their own families but also protect the environment and communities around them.
Prides Crossing, Massachusetts, United States
Made Simple offers organic skin care and oral care products that are healthier for you and for our shared planet. Their vegan toothpastes, tooth and gum tonics, deodorants, moisturizers, face washes, scrubs, masks, serums, and toners are crafted in small batches in Massachusetts from sustainably sourced ingredients. Made Simple supplies their products in reusable glass bottles and jars and covers the shipping costs for packaging to be returned and sterilized for reuse. They ship in cardboard boxes with repurposed packing paper. Made Simple has USDA Organic, USDA Biobased, Vegan, and PETA Cruelty Free certifications. They contribute a percentage of all sales to small progressive charities working on plastic pollution, animal welfare, criminal justice reform, and the arts.
London, England, United Kingdom
Bridget’s Cafe is an initiative by ASL Aspire Support Learn to enrich the lives of people with Down Syndrome or additional needs by providing work-based training and a pathway to employment. Their cafe and community center in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park offers coffee, baked goods, catering, event space, a training academy, and performing arts classes. They also offer team-building days for corporate teams. ASL Bridget’s creates a nurturing environment that fosters confidence, independence, and lifelong learning through social engagement and skills workshops. Their tailored programs and services are designed to support individuals in reaching their full potential. ASL Aspire Support Learn is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Akhirah Eco gives plastic an afterlife and creates livelihood opportunities for women artisans in India. They collect discarded plastic bags from companies and local traders, weave the plastic waste with cotton thread to produce handloom fabric, and use the upcycled fabric to create functional bags, pouches, planters, coasters, and other housewares. Akhirah Eco maintains low margins to keep their products affordable and accessible. They actively raise awareness about plastic pollution, waste reduction, and upcycling.
Germiston, South Africa
LEBO M Jewellery offers repair services and bespoke jewelry that uses recycled precious metals from Africa and creates employment opportunities for skilled jewelers who are graduates of the South African free education system. They specialize in manufacturing unique freeform art jewelry from recycled precious metal. They also provide watch and jewelry repair, maintenance, and upcycling services to extend the life of existing pieces. Instead of getting stones and precious metals from international suppliers, they source all of their materials locally. LEBO M Jewellery has a permit from the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR). They are part of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network.
Arsikere, Karnataka, India
Tengin works with farmers and women’s collectives in Karnataka to convert their coconuts to cashflow, create sustainable local livelihoods, and prevent urban migration from rural villages. They offer a range of affordable value-added products under the Tengin brand including virgin coconut oil, coconut sugar, coconut nectar, coconut chips, coconut chocolates, coconut soaps, and housewares and garden products made from coconut shells, husks, leaves, and wood. They are also known for their ragi porridge powder. Tengin offers agritourism experiences to foster transparency with customers and enable them to connect with producers. Visitors are able to create their own coconut oil. Tengin allocates five percent of all profits to support rural development.
London, England, United Kingdom
A Good Thing makes it easy for businesses in the United Kingdom to donate unwanted items to local charities, so less goes to landfill and more goes to a good cause. They provide a simple-to-use app, a matchmaking service, a certificate of giving, and recognition of supporters. Businesses are able to post offers for laptops, furniture, food, products, meeting rooms, or anything else they have to give. Charities are able to submit requests and coordinate collection. A Good Thing is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK, 1% for the Planet, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Community, Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB), Locality, ReLondon, and Sustainability West Midlands.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Luminist Films produces films and media that shed light on underserved communities, artists, and changemakers who have been left out of our history books and mainstream narratives. Their network of collaborators and student interns work as social justice advocates and use an observational style and participatory practices to create documentaries, short films, and features. Their award-winning films are available on online streaming platforms and screen globally at festivals, colleges, museums, and galleries. Luminist Films supports Community TV Network and the Chicago Women’s History Center.
Lisboa, Portugal
Offcoustic creates space for comfortable calls. Their affordable, environmentally responsible pods are thoughtfully designed to control noise and enable calls and other meetings in coworking spaces, open-plan offices, and workshops. They offer individual phone booths and multi-person meeting rooms made from sustainably sourced recycled PET felt and rock wool. Pods are made-to-order with a local production partner in Portugal, which increases customization options and prevents waste. Rental units are also available to ensure accessibility and encourage shared working spaces. Offcoustic plants trees for every pod sold.
London, England, United Kingdom
4YaParty Weddings and Events helps reduce waste by offering environmentally responsible venue styling, prop hire, and event decor services in South London and West Kent. They use reclaimed wood, secondhand goods, and upcycled materials to create reusable handmade props and decorations for weddings, parties, and other events. 4YaParty encourages clients to have waste-free celebrations by providing alternatives to single-use plastic and harmful decor like balloons. They offset emissions through Ecologi, plant a tree for every booking, and keep their carbon footprint low by using an electric van and maintaining a local focus. 4YParty works with clients to reduce costs and offers interest-free payment plans. They are an accredited member of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance and a member of the Party Kit Network.
York, England, United Kingdom
Yahala Mataam coordinates food-based initiatives in York that provide opportunity, build confidence, and instill dignity in the lives of refugees, asylum seekers, and those who are marginalized due to conflict. They are known for their pop-up Syrian restaurant, street food stand, online cookery school, and catering services. All initiatives are run by refugees. Yahala Mataam is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Birchall Tea offers black tea, green tea, and fruit and herbal infusions in plastic-free, plant-based packaging from the United Kingdom’s first solar-powered tea factory. Founded in 1872, they are a fifth-generation family business and one of the largest exporters of East African tea in the world. Their purpose-built tea factory and warehouse in Wiltshire has a 32,000-square-foot rooftop solar installation and air source heat pumps which enable them to generate more clean renewable energy than the factory uses. Birchall Tea has Carbon Neutral certification through One Carbon World and is a member of Ethical Tea Partnership and Climate Neutral Now. They donate to multiple charities with a focus on the conservation of mountain gorillas in Rwanda and supporting Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland
effiquency provides consulting and audit services that support business development while preserving organizational culture and values and contributing to positive social and environmental impacts. They specialize in organizational assessments, quality and sustainability certifications, risk management, internal control systems, coaching, and change management. effiquency guarantees complete cost transparency with a focus on targeted, budgeted deliverables, team training, and knowledge transfer. They use their surplus to provide pro bono services. effiquency is part of Association pour la Promotion de l’Economie Sociale et Solidaire (APRES), a social and solidarity economy network for the Geneva region.
Ninh Bình, Vietnam
Ngocson Handicraft produces environmentally responsible housewares and accessories, helps preserve Vietnamese craft traditions, and creates sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural artisans. They use locally available natural resources like water hyacinth, seagrass, corn husk, and bamboo to handcraft bags, baskets, trays, light fixtures, and other functional products. Ngocson Handicraft partners with more than 300 artisans in Ninh Binh province to provide flexible work-from-home opportunities. Their emphasis on market access and contemporary design has encouraged the next generation to continue their local craft traditions. Ngocson Handicraft has Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) certification.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tutti supports wellness and mindful living by creating sustainably sourced yoga products in Sri Lanka. Their natural yoga mats are made from premium thick pale crepe rubber. They provide an alternative to synthetic rubber mats made with toxic chemicals, and they create rural employment opportunities in Sri Lanka. Tutti also offers yoga mat bats developed in partnership with Salvage. The bags are made from upcycled fabric waste and support women’s empowerment.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NWDCo delivers innovative technology solutions that support operational efficiency, environmental responsibility, and social inclusion. They offer software development, cloud infrastructure, and technical consulting services to clients around the world from offices in Mumbai, Hong Kong, and Dubai. NWDCo encourages clients to leverage technology for resource optimization, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and other environmental targets. Their own offices have energy efficiency programs, recycling systems, and sustainable procurement policies. They operate remotely whenever possible to minimize physical office needs and reduce travel-related carbon emissions. NWDCo provides discounted rates, technology donations, and voluntary services to nonprofits, social enterprises, and disadvantaged communities.
Gonerby Hill Foot, England, United Kingdom
Sandringham, Victoria, Australia
Sustainabil.IT uses the power of cybersecurity and information technology (IT) for operational strength and positive environmental impact. They work with clients to assess compliance levels for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, IT and operational technology architecture, and cybersecurity, integrate software for real-time ESG and decarbonization reporting, procure ESG-approved IT licenses and hardware, and manage IT hardware lifecycles through recycling, upcycling, or responsible waste disposal. Their software and services help companies meet reporting mandates for carbon emissions, ESG, governance, risk, and compliance. Sustainabil.IT is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia.
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Negombo Surf Company was started to celebrate Sri Lankan surf culture, provide local, ethically made products, and promote creativity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities. Their clothing and accessories are designed and made in Sri Lanka from responsibly sourced materials. Local citizens receive a 25 percent discount. Negombo Surf Company manufactures in partnership with a local apparel factory that commits to the Garments Without Guilt principles including fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility. They organize community events and surf lessons that bring people together, feed them, and expose them to new experiences and concepts. Negombo Surf Company is committed to donating a portion of monthly profits to local organizations and community initiatives.
Portland, Oregon, United States
EJP Events plans weddings, meetings, conferences, and other events with a focus on sustainability and social justice. They steer clients towards event planning and venue sourcing solutions that have a low water impact, reduce waste to landfill, and promote the use of shared transport and cycling. EJP Events celebrates all marriages and is committed to inclusive event services. Their core principle is that true hospitality welcomes everyone. They are actively anti-racist in their communication materials, business processes, sourcing, and hiring practices. EJP Events offsets their carbon through Terrapass and makes regular donations to OPAL Environmental Justice, Don’t Shoot PDX, and No More Freeways.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Rooted Official specializes in ethically and sustainably handcrafted handbags that bring together Danish design and Sri Lankan heritage and craftsmanship. They work with local artisans in Sri Lanka to create limited-edition products from reed, cane, jute, seagrass, cotton handloom fabrics, and other environmentally responsible materials. Rooted Official is committed to fair and timely wages, excellent working conditions, and supporting local economies. They are part of EthicalX by SLYCAN Trust.
London, England, United Kingdom
topl aims to eradicate single-use by creating design-led reusable solutions that work better for customers and businesses. Their reusable insulated coffee cups include lids with a patented 360-degree spill-safe design that releases essential aromas and makes it possible to sip from any angle. They chose stainless steel for its durability, heat retention properties, lower carbon footprint, and end-of-life recyclability. topl uses responsibly sourced recycled materials and free-floating parts so that individual elements can be recycled at end-of-life.
Kaduwela, Sri Lanka
AyuVeda Wellness crafts herbal solutions that bring together ancient Sri Lankan wisdom and modern wellness with a focus on environmental sustainability. They offer herbal teas made from hibiscus, heen bovitiya, moringa, ranawara, cinnamon, and blue butterfly pea flower, coconut-based hair oil and body oil, and natural soaps made with sandalwood, turmeric, manjistha, coffee, cinnamon, honey, and other sustainably sourced local ingredients. AyuVeda Wellness was founded by a female Ayurvedic doctor. They are committed to empowering local communities, promoting preventative health practices, and supporting holistic wellbeing.
London, Ontario, Canada
Musey connects global customers with handmade products from Sri Lankan artisans, social enterprises, and small women-owned businesses that focus on traditional craft techniques, fair trade, and sustainability. They offer a curated collection of clothing, bags, and accessories made from natural and upcycled materials. Musey shares impact stories and supports business development and financial independence for marginalized artisans. They are a Buy Social Canada Certified Social Enterprise.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tote Bag House produces embroidered tote bags in Vietnam to support sustainable living and reduce single-use plastic. They focus on durable canvas bags that are compostable at end-of-life. Tote Bag House creates employment opportunities for local women, provides fair wages and safe working conditions, and actively reduces waste and environmental impact in their production process. They source raw materials from suppliers with the same values and practices. Tote Bag House engages with local communities to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage informed choices that benefit both people and the planet.
Kahawatta, Sri Lanka
Eco Abhiman produces environmentally responsible textiles in Sri Lanka and creates livelihood opportunities for unemployed youth. They specialize in naturally dyed clothing made with local flowers, nuts, bark, roots, and leaves. Participants have formed the Eco Abhiman Entrepreneurship Association to support training, skill development, knowledge exchange, and teamwork. They raise awareness about the impacts of toxic dyes on human health and the environment and offer natural alternatives.
Okewela, Sri Lanka
Skin Plus produces natural cold process soaps in Sri Lanka as an alternative to imported skincare made with synthetic fragrances and additives. They use organic certified virgin coconut oil, locally distilled essential oils, turmeric, coffee, cocoa, aloe vera, rice bran, lavalu, bael, mango, papaya, and other local ingredients with natural skin benefits. Skin Plus avoids plastic packaging and raises awareness about natural skincare. They use a portion of their proceeds to purchase school supplies for children in need.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Gampaha, Sri Lanka
EcoMa provides an alternative to clothing made with synthetic chemicals that harm the environment and human health. They use locally available materials to create affordable naturally dyed clothing and accessories in Sri Lanka. EcoMa provides training and creates livelihood opportunities for women in their local community.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
deshiya promotes healthy natural and organic foods, supports local producers and farmers in Sri Lanka, and helps preserve traditional practices. They offer kithul treacle and jaggery from forest gardens in Kothmale, honey from beekeepers in Vakare, organic certified coconut oil from farmers in Mawathagama, and other sustainably sourced natural products. deshiya ensures rural producers receive fair compensation, practices are environmentally responsible, and products are free from additives. They maintain low margins to keep healthy natural food accessible and affordable.
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