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Welcome to the 73 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in July 2024! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Chile, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, the United States, South Africa, Cameroon, Spain, France, England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Türkiye, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. More than 3,596 enterprises across 109 countries are now part of the Good Market commons.
Dexter, Oregon, United States
Communities Magazine was founded in 1972 to share information, stories, and ideas about intentional communities, including urban co-ops, cohousing groups, ecovillages, and rural communes. They explore the joys and challenges of cooperation and provide an educational platform for people interested in intentional community and other cooperative arrangements that emphasize sharing and living locally in balance with one another and the rest of the planet. This includes creating and enhancing community in workplaces, activist organizations, and neighborhoods. Communities Magazine is sustained through subscriptions, donations, and values-aligned advertisements. Each quarterly issue focuses on a specific theme, and subscribers have access to the full archive of back issues for online viewing or download. Communities Magazine is published by Global Ecovillage Network – United States, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. They are a member of the Foundation for Intentional Community, the Cohousing Association of the United States, the Communal Studies Association, and the Global Ecovillage Network.
Magdalena Apasco, Mexico
Studio Xaquixe creates recycled glass products in Oaxaca using traditional glassblowing techniques and renewable energy. The team collects discarded bottles and used cooking oil from local restaurants and hotels, transforms the washed and crushed bottles into artisanal drinking glasses, mezcaleros, jugs, vases, and other tableware, and powers their glass furnaces with the used cooking oil and energy from their onsite biodigester. Studio Xaquixe has been committed to environmentally responsible production processes since 2002, and now shares their experiences with other energy-intensive local industries like ceramics and artisanal mezcal. They started Procesos Proambientales Xaquixe (PPX) to develop and produce solar and gas ovens, biodigestors, clean technology, and renewable energy solutions. Studio Xaquixe reinvests their profits toward applied research and helping other artisan groups transition to sustainable production practices. They also make monthly donations to Josefino Shelter in Oaxaca.
Camp Hill, Queensland, Australia
Endeavour Foundation was founded in 1951 to remove barriers and support people with disability in Australia to live, learn, work, and flourish. They provide disability services in Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales with a focus on individualized support, learning and lifestyle hubs, accessible housing, supported independent living, and employment pathways. Their supported employment programs include custom packing solutions, electronic waste recycling, confidential document destruction, waste transfer stations, reuse shops, and wood manufacturing from responsibly sourced timber. These programs create opportunities for people with disability to learn new skills, build confidence, and earn an income in a safe, caring work environment. Endeavour Foundation is a registered not-for-profit organization and reinvests all income toward their mission. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Singapore
Fairtrade Network of Asia & Pacific Producers (NAPP) helps farmers and workers in the Asia Pacific region access better markets, get fair prices, and ensure decent working conditions. The network trains members on the Fairtrade system and standards, reviews compliance and certification audit reports, and provides monitoring and evaluation support. Fairtrade-certified producers secure better deals for their products, which improves their livelihoods and lifts communities out of poverty. Fairtrade NAPP promotes sustainable farming practices such as eliminating harmful chemicals and conserving biodiversity to minimize the environmental impact of agriculture and mitigate climate change. They support community development projects funded through Fairtrade premiums with a focus on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives. Fairtrade NAPP is a member of Fairtrade International.
Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom
Fruits of the Forage creates natural vegan preserves that fight food waste and protect heritage fruits in North West England, West Midlands, and North Wales. They offer jams, marmalades, chutneys, sauces, pickles, cordials, liqueurs, and syrups made from sustainably harvested wild plants, surplus local produce, and fruit from abandoned orchards and hedgerows and small-scale heritage fruit farmers. Ingredients include dandelions, elderflower, hogweed seeds, crab apples, blackberries, sweet cicely, ground elder, damsons, sloes, and heritage varieties of plums, apples, and pears. Fruits of the Forage partners with schools, farms, and community groups to plant fruit trees using traditional agroforestry methods in small-scale orchards and hedgerows. They educate people about local foods, create wildlife habitat, increase biodiversity, and preserve local heritage.
L’Ametlla del Vallès, Spain
Humana Spain collects, sorts, and resells used clothing and shoes to protect the environment and improve the living conditions of communities in developing countries. Since 1987, their secondhand stores have been diverting textile waste from landfills, creating green jobs, and contributing to a circular economy. Unwearable items are sold to recycling companies. Humana Spain uses their proceeds to fund environmental awareness, urban agriculture, and other local initiatives in Spain and development cooperation programs in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. International work has focused on education, health, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and community development. Humana Spain has ISO 14001 and Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification. They are a member of Asociación Española de Fundaciones, Federación Española de la Recuperación y el Reciclaje, Fundacions en Cataluña, and the Humana People to People Federation.
London, England, United Kingdom
Kalinko produces timeless, long-lasting handcrafted housewares and creates sustainable livelihood opportunities for artisans across Burma. They offer furniture, lighting, home textiles, tableware, wall art, baskets, toys, and decorative accessories made from rattan, wood, brass, marble, lacquer, recycled glass, bamboo, papier mâché, and handwoven fabrics using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Kalinko works directly with makers and provides sustainably sourced materials, training, business guidance, and other support as needed. They transport products from Myanmar by ocean freight and ship from the United Kingdom in fully biodegradable and recyclable packaging. Kalinko has worked with Deep Trace, a global risk consultancy, to develop a robust human rights due diligence methodology that is adapted to the Burmese context and grounded in international human rights directives. They reinvest all profits to support the sustainable growth of their artisans’ businesses.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Studio ROOF creates affordable, environmentally responsible artwork that sparks the imagination. Their colorful wall art, mobiles, and sculptures are inspired by nature, made from recycled cardboard, printed with vegetable inks, and sold in flatpack sheets with simple assembly instructions. Their Atelier Toit range is made from Forest Steward Council certified wood and handpainted with water-based paints. Studio ROOF sells online, through retail partners, and through their own store in the heart of Amsterdam. They partner with Trees for All to plant a tree every year for every design created. Studio ROOF supports Karm Marg, a home for underprivileged children in Faridabad, India.
Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia
Magpie Goose creates new economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by partnering with Aboriginal artists in regional and remote communities to design powerful statement clothing. The designs are hand-screen printed onto biodegradable natural fiber fabrics with water-based inks and made into clothing by local manufacturers. Magpie Goose reduces waste by designing their products to last, shipping in plastic-free packaging, and creating upcycled accessories from their fabric offcuts. They hire First Nations service providers, photographers, designers, and models and pay artwork licensing fees to Aboriginal artists, art centers, and community organizations. Each artist’s designs tell unique stories of people, place, and culture. Their clothing can serve as conversation starters and enable the broader community to learn about, connect with, and celebrate Aboriginal culture and Country. Magpie Goose is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
İstanbul, Türkiye
Onarım Atölyesi | Regenerative Impact Space advocates for new business models and economic paradigms that facilitate systemic transformations. They specialize in impact-oriented project design, process design, program curation, consultancy services, corporate learning workshops, media content, and community building. Onarım Atölyesi brings together diverse stakeholders and works through collaborative projects with the private sector, civil society, local government, social enterprises, and other community organizations. All projects support regenerative systems, prioritize disadvantaged groups, and follow a distributive revenue-sharing model. Onarım Atölyesi organizes Doughnut Economics Türkiye and is a member of the Doughnut Economics Action Lab.
Puerto Varas, Chile
Chilote Shoes offers slow-crafted house shoes and accessories that empower artisan women and communities in Patagonia. Their slippers, leg warmers, neck warmers, wrist warmers, and headbands are hand-knit using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. Chilote Shoes uses locally sourced natural, renewable, and upcycled materials like raw sheep wool, salmon leather, and vegetable-tanned saddle leather to support the region’s farmers and producers. Their community-based production model enables artisan partners to set their own schedules and remain with their families while earning fair wages and reliable year-round income. A QR code inside each pair of slippers links to more details about the artisans who made them. Chilote Shoes finances native tree planting through Fundación Reforestemos to help regenerate unique Patagonian ecosystems.
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Braw Talent makes creative arts activities more accessible for children and young people, amplifies marginalized voices and stories, and helps build a more inclusive, diverse, and representative creative sector in Scotland and beyond. They work with community groups, schools, and other organizations to provide participant-led filmmaking, animation, and visual arts education programs. Their bespoke creative workshops and educational resources enable young people aged 8 to 25 to express themselves and tell their stories, regardless of the barriers they may face. Specialized equipment is available for those who need it including wheel chair tripods and voice activated devices for film and photography workshops. Braw Talent is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK and Social Enterprise Scotland.
Kingston, Queensland, Australia
Substation33 offers electronic waste and container recycling services that divert waste from landfills, contribute to a circular economy, and create employment pathways for marginalized and disadvantaged people in Logan. They provide a supportive and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can learn new skills, build confidence, and transition to long-term employment opportunities. Substation33 collects, sorts, and deconstructs e-waste into basic components. Refurbished goods and recyclable materials are sold, and unrecyclable materials are repurposed. Their innovation and coworking space is used to commercialize upcycled products and host community workshops, hackathons, and start-up weekends. Substation33 provides low-cost refurbished computers to schools, charities, and the public, hosts food recovery drop-offs, and supplies free groceries to people in need. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council. Substation33 operates under YFS, a not-for-profit organization, and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Diversity Arts Australia works to create an inclusive, vibrant, accessible, and thriving creative sector that authentically reflects Australia’s cultural diversity, promotes cultural understanding and empathy, and empowers marginalized communities. They focus on training, mentoring, consultancy, advocacy, research, brokering connections, knowledge exchange, and strategic projects. Diversity Arts is led by culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) artists and cultural workers and recognizes that ethnocultural diversity cannot be viewed in isolation from other systemic barriers to access and participation. Their training programs, conferences, and events are free for people from low-income and marginalized communities, and they provide Auslan interpreters, live captioning, audio descriptions, accessible websites, and accessible facilities for people with diverse abilities. Diversity Arts reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Klinik Kenit offers comprehensive services to help children achieve their full potential through health, good nutrition, responsive caregiving, safety and protection, and early learning opportunities. Their services include general medical consultation and treatment for children and adults, minor surgical procedures, vaccinations, nutrition and dietetic services, basic blood tests, health screening, and health education. Their Setiap Kenit program provides developmental screenings, assessments, and subsidized early interventions for at-risk children and refugee families in Malaysia. They also provide a toy library that offers access to a variety of age-appropriate toys and educational materials that support children’s learning and development. Kilinik Kenit integrates research and practice and hosts undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and healthcare and business professionals to promote early childhood development. They are a Government of Malaysia Accredited Social Enterprise.
Buéa, Cameroon
Centre for Livelihoods and Support to Sustainable Development (CLISSD) works with women and youth to build sustainable, healthy, empowered, poverty-free communities and address economic, social, development, and conservation issues in Cameroon. They organize workshops and training programs focused on women’s empowerment, menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, entrepreneurship, regenerative agriculture, and climate change. They also assist other small nonprofit organizations with public speaking, grant writing, project management, budgeting, documentation, and report writing. CLISSD is committed to community-centered programs, active participation, and self-sustaining models. Women can borrow seeds for planting and repay at harvest to support others. They can also learn how to produce reusable sanitary pads for their own use, for sale, or to donate to people in need. CLISSD is registered in Cameroon and the United States and has 501(c)3 not-for-profit status.
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Moon Rabbit Social Enterprise Cafe and Catering was founded by Bridge Darebin—a not-for-profit organization that has been serving the Darebin community since 1982—to reimagine hospitality by putting people and the planet first. Their affordable cafe and catering menus focus on seasonal, local produce and are developed to minimize food waste. Any unavoidable food waste is converted into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer for the herb garden beds behind the cafe and for local community gardens. Moon Rabbit is working towards zero waste operations and offers compost bins, reusable cutlery, and fabric napkins for zero waste events. Their Bridge to Work program provides practical training and work experience for young people who are neurodiverse or have mental illness or high anxiety issues. They reinvest their surplus to help fund Bridge Darebin community programs like Laneway Lunches. Moon Rabbit is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Network Victoria.
Shah Alam, Malaysia
RE-KAYU collects and reuses waste wood to make environmentally responsible furniture while creating employment pathways for disadvantaged groups in Malaysia. They produce home furniture like beds, tables, and shelves and street furniture like benches for the Puchong local government. RE-KAYU minimizes wood waste disposal costs, diverts waste from landfills, and contributes to a circular economy. They offer basic woodworking classes and employment opportunities for low-income youth, people recovering from substance abuse or mental health issues, people with learning difficulties, and ex-offenders. The program helps them build confidence and self-esteem, develop new skills, and overcome employment barriers. RE-KAYU is a Government of Malaysia Accredited Social Enterprise and a member of Rakan Muda and Rakan Alam Sekitar.
Springfield Lakes, Queensland, Australia
Our Race recognizes lived experience as the highest level of expertise, supports story holders to create, curate, and control their stories on their terms, and educates and advocates for safe, ethical storytelling policies, processes, and practices. They offer training, collaborative consulting, workshops, storytelling circles, and other events. Their Transformational Ethical Story Telling (TEST) framework helps story caretakers flip the balance of power and enable story holders to be the creators and directors of their own stories. Their Story Holder Fund helps provide fair compensation to those who have been historically silenced and ensures their stories are shared with dignity and respect. Our Race has a pay-as-you-feel approach, does pro bono work for small, not-for-profit community organizations and social enterprises, and provides free online resources. They are a registered charity and a member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA). All profits are reinvested towards their mission.
Salisbury, Queensland, Australia
Green Fox Studio delivers professional creative work to clients and helps people experiencing disadvantage build their skills, experience, and confidence, access meaningful employment, and rebuild their lives. Services include digital and print design, branding, advertising, marketing, campaigns, web development, animation, 3D modeling, tenders and reports, packaging design, copywriting and editing, and creative direction. Green Fox Studio provides flexible design training, work experience, and employment pathways to prisoners, detained and at-risk youth, women leaving the criminal justice system, and women from disadvantaged, migrant, asylum seeker, and refugee backgrounds. They established Australia’s first not-for-profit creative training facility in a high-security prison. Green Fox Studio offers reduced rates and donates hours to other impact-led businesses. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
AutonomyWorks employs people with autism to deliver business process outsourcing services while building independent lives for employees and changing the way the world views people with autism. They specialize in digital marketing, transaction processing, data management, quality assurance, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. AutonomyWorks leverages the special talents of people with autism such as focus, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. They reinvest all profits to expand opportunities for their team by providing training, job coaching, professional skills development, and increased pay. AutonomyWorks supports the autism and disability communities through policy and advocacy efforts. They are an Illinois Benefit Corporation and a member of Autism Speaks and DisabilityIn.
North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Assembled Threads creates employment opportunities for refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant women in Australia and delivers circular economy solutions for uniforms and personal protective equipment. They use locally made fabrics and recycled materials to manufacture high-visibility safety vests, medical scrubs, work shirts, and other workwear. Assembled Threads diverts textile waste from landfills by recycling offcuts, providing end-of-life uniform recycling and upcycling services, and selling upcycled products through their online Retread shop. They recruit people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who struggle to find employment due to limited language skills, workplace experience, or educational qualifications. Assembled Threads provides paid training and apprenticeships, ethical wage employment, and a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Their manufacturing hubs are embedded in disadvantaged communities to ensure easy access for those most in need. Assembled Threads is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC).
West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Specialisterne Australia expands employment opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent people by helping employers understand, value, and integrate their unique perspectives and skills. They specialize in inclusive recruitment, neurodiversity training and education, workplace support, and strategic advisory services for creating neuroinclusive workplaces. Their neurodiversity hiring programs remove barriers for neurodivergent candidates and enable employers to see the breadth of their capabilities. All services to job seekers are free of charge. Specialisterne Australia is a Social Traders Certified Enterprise and part of the Specialisterne Global Network. They are a registered not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Whole Health Partners works to close the health equity gap in the United States by bringing health to people where they live, work, and play. They partner with community-based organizations to evaluate programs, identify health disparities, and create and implement holistic evidence-based solutions to promote human flourishing. Whole Health Partners focuses on a train-the-trainer approach and offers a range of health modules adapted to local community needs, such as movement, nutrition, relationships, stress transformation, chronic disease, and substance abuse. They incorporate behavior modification techniques and practical tools that result in lasting lifestyle change. Whole Health Partners prioritizes environmentally responsible supplies, minimizes paper use, and segregates waste. They are a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia
EcoWalks Tours provides guided tours that acknowledge and respect the natural, historical, social, cultural, and traditional values, heritage, and diversity within Sydney Harbour National Park. They specialize in bush walking tours, bushcraft workshops, and overnight camping courses. EcoWalks Tours plans, facilitates, and sponsors community volunteer programs, assists with site and infrastructure improvements, and promotes “leave no trace” principles of outdoor ethics. They offer concessionary rates for students, veterans, seniors, and health care cardholders and adapted tours for people with learning disabilities, mobility constraints, and post-traumatic stress disorder. EcoWalks Tours is an accredited NSW Parks Eco Pass tour operator and has ECO Certification from Ecotourism Australia.
Blackburn, Victoria, Australia
The Big Sister Experience works with students, educators, and families to inspire self-love and self-confidence in the next generation. They offer transformative wellbeing and life education programs for female-identifying students in years 5 to 12 and provide workshops and resources for teachers and families. The Big Sister Experience creates safe environments where young people feel comfortable sharing and acquiring valuable tips, tools, and strategies to navigate the challenges of school and home life and recognize when they need to reach out for help. They address the causes of entrenched disadvantage, such as low self-esteem, unsupported or untreated mental illness, and lack of community. The Big Sister Experience runs their programs through schools so that students do not have to pay to participate. They mobilize funds to subsidize costs for low-income schools.
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Cahaya Society develops alternative education programs for stateless and disadvantaged people in Sandakan, Sabah with a focus on advocacy, community, and solidarity for impactful social change. The Cahaya Learning Centre (CLC) offers a safe space for underprivileged children to improve their literacy and develop their knowledge and skills. The Cahaya Alumni Club supports CLC graduates. Cahaya Society also organizes medical outreach, youth camps, sewing and screenprinting training, community research, and training of trainer programs. They are a Government of Malaysia Accredited Social Enterprise.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Collective Leisure reduces health inequity and enables wellbeing in New South Wales. They partner with local government, local health districts, schools, and other organizations to co-design and deliver inclusive sports, recreation, and well-being activities for underserved communities. Their programs are culturally responsive and tailored to the needs of specific groups including children and young people, seniors, and people with disabilities. Collective Leisure also offers employment pathways in the sports and recreation sector for people from marginalized communities, including people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. They provide training and work experience for sports coaches, swim teachers, pool lifeguards, and bike instructors. Collective Leisure is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Social Enterprise Council NSW & ACT (SECNA). They reinvest at least 50 percent of profits towards their mission.
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Evergreen Collective makes it easier to find ethically and sustainably sourced home and body essentials. They offer a curated range of bath and body, cleaning, kitchen, home, garden, and pet products with a focus on transparency, fair labor, and low waste. Their retail shop in Saint Paul, Minnesota includes bulk refill stations for skin care and cleaning products and TerraCycle dropoff boxes for hard-to-recycle waste. Evergreen Collective supports local brands whenever possible and serves as a collection point for local community-supported agriculture (CSA) farms. They are a Minnesota Public Benefit Corporation and are certified by the Green Business Bureau.
Morayfield, Queensland, Australia
Caboolture Workers Co-op creates meaningful employment for people with disabilities in the Moreton Bay region. Since 2006, they have provided many thousands of hours of supportive, flexible employment for their worker-members through lawn mowing, office cleaning, newspaper delivery, car washing, administration, and hospitality services. They currently serve coffee and takeaway food to medical staff and visitors at the Morayfield Health Hub. The coffee shop prioritizes compostable packaging and encourages customers to bring their own coffee cup. Caboolture Workers Co-op is a Social Traders Certified Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Portland, Oregon, United States
TORRAIN creates unique upcycled bags and travel products that support environmental protection and community empowerment. They use discarded feed and cement bags to produce durable, lightweight, and water-resistant duffle bags, backpacks, crossbody bags, tote bags, yoga mat bags, wallets, toiletry bags, and other accessories. TORRAIN diverts waste from landfill and creates livelihood opportunities for artisans in Cambodia. The bags are designed to last and come with a five-year guarantee. Liners are made from recycled plastic bottles, and all products are shipped in compostable packaging. For each item sold, TORRAIN donates one dollar to organizations that contribute to social justice, healthy communities, and sustainable practices.
East London, South Africa
The Dandelion Philosophy focuses on poverty reduction using a holistic model of empowerment anchored in food security. They operate zero-waste kitchens in marginalized communities to provide hot and nutritious vegetarian meals to anyone in need. The Dandelion Philosophy uses these feeding programs as a starting point to provide free vocational skills, psychosocial support, coaching, mentoring, and support for regenerative farming and business development. They equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to become self-reliant and positively change the circumstances that lead to poverty. The Dandelion Philosophy’s model creates sustainable employment opportunities and promotes a shift from dependency on charity donations to socially conscious empowerment. They replace the temporary relief provided by traditional charities with long-lasting interventions based on innovation, evidence-based research, and sound business strategy. The Dandelion Philosophy is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Scarness, Queensland, Australia
Botanical Skincare Lab combines advanced cosmetic chemistry and responsibly sourced natural ingredients to produce innovative, zero waste skin and hair care products in Hervey Bay, Queensland. They offer small-batch cleansers, moisturizers, scrubs, masks, shampoo bars, shaving bars, and more. All products are vegan, cruelty free, and made with natural clays, oils, butters, and botanical extracts. Botanical Skincare Lab is solar powered and uses cold-processing techniques whenever possible to maintain the potency of the ingredients and reduce energy consumption. They prioritize compostable, reusable, and recyclable packaging materials. Botanical Skincare Lab donates to Dachshund IVDD Support Australia.
Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
CPR Kids empowers families, educators, and caregivers with life-saving knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to illness and injury in children. They offer private sessions, public community classes, online programs, tailored corporate workshops, first aid kits, and other resources. Their immersive, hands-on classes are taught by expert pediatric nurses and midwives and include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), preventing and handling a choking emergency, and other first aid for babies and children. They reinvest their profits to provide low or no-cost classes to vulnerable communities through public hospitals and not-for-profit organizations. CPR Kids is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA).
St. Helena, California, United States
Trois Noix partners with biodynamic, organic, and sustainably farmed Napa vineyards to produce socially and environmentally responsible wines and creates opportunities within the wine industry for historically under-represented and underserved communities. They offer Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Bordeaux blends. Trois Noix offsets carbon emissions and works with winery facilities with energy-efficient systems and water reclamation processes. Their wine is sold in refillable glass bottles with natural corks and no foil capsules. All packaging and shipping materials are recyclable or compostable. Trois Noix supports local community organizations including Napa Vintners, Batonnage, and Co-Fermented. They are a certified B Corporation and Napa Green Certified Winery.
Newstead, Tasmania, Australia
Placemaking.Education was started to accelerate the growth of the placemaking movement and support an iterative, collaborative process for strengthening communities and creating public spaces that people love and feel connected to. They collect and curate placemaking concepts, tips, and resources into one place and offer self-paced online courses to make it easier and faster for people to learn. They also offer coaching and group learning opportunities. Placemaking.Education helps placemaking advocates build capability and confidence, deepen knowledge, reduce risk, and save money. The initiative is a collaboration between two not-for-profit organizations, Town Team Movement and PlacemakingX. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Oakland, California, United States
InCommon Group provides strategic solutions for healthier food and agriculture systems that regenerate communities and ecosystems and lay the foundation for a more resilient future. They support clients in building more just, sustainable, and community-first food systems through facilitation, strategic planning, research, advocacy, and transformative storytelling. InCommon is committed to equity and offers services at reduced or pro bono rates to underserved community partners.
Nuwaragala, Sri Lanka
Sashreeka cultivates a regenerative agricultural ecosystem and ensures long-term access to nutritious food by empowering farmers and fostering biodiversity. They grow fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs on their 150-acre farm in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, promote agrichemical-free techniques, organic fertilizers, soil health, and natural pest control, and work to restore and nurture the land for future generations. Sashreeka invests in innovation and knowledge sharing to help farmers improve their practices, be successful organic stewards, and adapt to a changing environment. They are committed to shared prosperity and distribute 10 percent of profits to workers.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Tisser Artisans Trust empowers artisans across India by celebrating and preserving local art forms, fostering sustainable livelihoods, creating producer enterprises, and strengthening the handmade value chain through innovation and market linkages. Their rural artisan clusters create housewares, clothing, accessories, toys and more using khadi textiles, Sambalpuri weaving, block printing, bamboo, clay, natural lacquer, Kalamkari, Madhubhani, and Warli artwork, and other traditional techniques. Tisser assists with skills training, design innovation, business development, financial inclusion workshops, and market access. Each cluster has a tailored business plan and explores certification opportunities. Tisser promotes sustainably sourced, environmentally responsible materials including natural dyes, organic fibers, and upcycled plastic waste. They are registered as a not-for-profit trust.
Seaforth, New South Wales, Australia
FutureTech Australia empowers neurodivergent youth through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) learning programs and social opportunities. They offer in-person guided workshops, events, and excursions in Northern Beaches, Sydney and online programs on a purpose-built Discord server. Participants are able to explore STEAM topics of interest, develop important academic, life, and social skills in a safe and supportive environment, and connect with neurodivergent peers with shared interests. FutureTech offers discounts and pro bono services to participants who cannot afford their programs. They are a neurodivergent-led organization with neuro-affirming employment practices. FutureTech is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA), Social Change Central, and Catalyst2030. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
JustWorks Recruitment helps Australian businesses access qualified candidates who are often overlooked in traditional hiring processes, particularly the long-term unemployed, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals, refugees, asylum seekers, and skilled migrants with professional qualifications from overseas. They specialize in values-based recruitment services, candidate preparation training, candidate support frameworks, cultural agility training, and community engagement campaigns. Candidates are able to access preparation training, employment opportunities, and other services at no cost. JustWorks Recruitment is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services (JSS). They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC).
Greensborough, Victoria, Australia
Creative Community Space reduces textile waste, contributes to a circular economy, fosters creativity, builds community, and equips people in Greensborough with valuable life skills. They offer sewing classes, upcycling and mending workshops, afterschool and holiday programs, a resource recovery center, and a swap shop for textiles and other supplies. Community members can donate usable fabrics, patterns, tools, and craft supplies and receive circular credits for future purchases in the shop. The space is accessible, and workshops can be adapted for people with disabilities. Creative Community Space offers discounts for nonprofits and community organizations in need. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC).
Montellano, Dominican Republic
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
SIC aims to create more inclusive and accessible workplaces and reduce the disability employment gap in the United Kingdom. They offer online resources, training, workshops, and consulting services to help employers attract, hire, develop, and retain disabled and neurodivergent talent. Their expertise is informed by the latest data and research and grounded in their own lived experience of disability, chronic illness, and neurodivergence. SIC uses the income from their employer services to provide free events, mentor and mentee matchmaking services, and accessible e-learning support to disabled and neurodivergent professionals. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK, Unltd, and Volunteer Services Birmingham.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
People Power Services helps disadvantaged African migrant communities integrate into Queensland’s multicultural society. They provide work training and employment opportunities for refugees and migrants by offering residential and commercial cleaning services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) caregiving services in Greater Brisbane. They also offer interpreter and cultural integration services, English language classes, youth programs, and events. People Power Services is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Perth, Tasmania, Australia
The GO Company provides menstrual hygiene solutions that restore dignity and confidence for women working in environments with limited restroom facilities. Their GO bags, boxes, and dispensers include pads, tampons, wipes, disposal bags, toilet seat covers, and hand sanitizer. They prioritize biodegradable and environmentally responsible products, advocate for better access to hygienic facilities, and dismantle the stigma surrounding menstrual hygiene. The Go Company hosts a monthly gathering called Tradie Ladies to foster camaraderie and empowerment among women in trade. They donate 10 percent of their profits to charities that are combating menstrual hygiene poverty.
Paris, France
Reiner offers a curated collection of upcycled clothing and accessories by European designers to set a benchmark for circular fashion and reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry. All products available through their online marketplace and retail outlets are made from recycled materials and designed to last. Reiner works with circular fashion brands that are committed to ethical practices, prioritize local production, source materials from responsible suppliers, and partner with nonprofits and cooperatives to optimize textile waste management. They offer repair and resale services for all purchases.
Highfields, Queensland, Australia
Stirling & Truffles offers durable accessories made from sustainably sourced materials to help reduce single-use plastic waste. They supply copper water bottles, create bottle carriers, sunglass cases, wallets, dog collars and leads, bicycle bags, and other bespoke products from vegetable-tanned Australian leather, and produce natural leather conditioner from their own beeswax. Tags are printed with vegetable-based inks on recycled card. Products are packed in reusable cloth bags and shipped in home compostable mailers. Stirling & Truffles also provides sustainability consulting for businesses, events, and community groups. They raise awareness about the importance of minimizing single-use plastic, advocate for legislative change, and contribute to community fundraisers. Stirling & Truffles is a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Earth Quotient offers bioenzyme home and body essentials, helps restore ecological balance, and creates sustainable livelihoods for marginalized communities in India. Their Magic Peels product line includes plant-based laundry detergents, dishwash soaps, and household cleaners, their Indrya collection includes soaps, natural personal care, and baby products, and their Anugun range includes pet care and bioenzyme gardening and agriculture products. All products are made from natural, food-grade ingredients by women, rural communities, or people with disabilities. Earth Quotient uses a portion of their profits to fund socio-ecological projects like tree planting, water body restoration, and livelihood training. They are a founding member of the Bioenzyme Entrepreneurs Academy of India.
Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Freedom Support Network provides constructive support to women ex-offenders in London and South East England to help them reintegrate into society and rebuild their lives. They provide free coaching, counseling, workshops, and training programs for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic women who are disproportionately represented within the prison population in the United Kingdom. Their work is enabled by a community of volunteers and supporters. Freedom Support Network is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Balgowlah Heights, New South Wales, Australia
Good 4 Business offers personalized sustainability consulting services to guide small and medium-sized enterprises on their journey to B Corp certification and help them implement sustainable practices. They provide certification coaching to guide businesses through the B Impact Assessment, pre-submission checks, and recertification coaching to ensure compliance with evolving criteria. Discounted and pro bono services are available for low-income communities, Indigenous communities, and other marginalized and minority groups. Good 4 Business is a certified B Corporation and a member of Catalyst 2030, SME Climate Hub, and Design Institute of Australia.
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Pravaah facilitates conscious consumption by providing apparel and housewares that are handcrafted by Indian artisans from locally sourced, environmentally responsible materials. They offer tableware made from lead-free brass and clay, candles and air fresheners made from soy wax, herbs, and essential oils, stationery made from hemp paper, and home textiles, clothing, and accessories made from hemp, recycled cotton, cruelty-free wool, bhimal fiber, and azo-free dyes. They also offer curated hampers for responsible gifting. Pravaah pays above industry standards and ensures that all of their artisans have a safe and healthy work environment.
Cawarral, Queensland, Australia
Queen Be empowers perimenopausal and menopausal women to reclaim their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing and vitality. They offer a community, support services, coaching, courses, workshops, an annual summit, a podcast, and other resources that help women navigate the life changes brought by menopause. Queen Be operates under Learn Grow Become, which supports multiple community-based learning groups and helps people reach their full potential. They reinvest 51 percent of profits into Indigenous education initiatives and free services for disadvantaged women. Learn Grow Become is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Infinite Minds empowers people with special needs through digital technology programs. They offer courses in animation design, mobile app development, game design, programming, and circuit design. The programs are designed to help participants access new opportunities, generate steady income, and become more independent. Infinite Minds focuses on youth in marginalized and underserved communities, particularly young people with autism, dyslexia, Down Syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, and other disabilities. They are a Government of Malaysia Accredited Social Enterprise.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Kate Williams Advisory works with individuals, organizations, and multi-stakeholder initiatives to envision alternative futures and create pathways for collective action. Services include training, facilitation, participatory process design, research, strategic advice, community engagement, and partnership building. Their practice explores how to reshape governance and capital systems to serve the many, not just the few, and create conditions for Australian communities to lead self-determined futures. Kate Williams Advisory offers in-kind support and sliding-scale pricing. They donate one percent of their income to First Nations Futures.
Cashmere, Queensland, Australia
Happy Hobby Hour Junior (HHHJ) fosters digital wellbeing, life skills, and entrepreneurship and empowers young people to thrive in a digitally connected world. They reduce screen addiction through playdates, monthly meetups, workshops, camps, business launchpad programs, and other activities in North Brisbane. HHHJ provides a secure and nurturing environment where children can cultivate vital social skills and lay the groundwork for future careers. They are a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) and raise funds for Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Chuwar, Queensland, Australia
Goodness Enterprises empowers people socially, economically, environmentally, and spiritually by meeting their needs for food, shelter, skills, employment, and community. They rescue food from retailers and producers for distribution to food-vulnerable households through their community kitchen and meals program, community food co-op, and community food agency hub. They also provide traineeships in construction, hospitality, events, and conservation for disadvantaged job seekers. Goodness Enterprises is developing a social housing village to provide short-term and emergency housing, a koala and native fauna rehabilitation and education facility, and a civil emergency disaster relief center that will also serve as a youth recreation center and life skills training facility. Goodness Enterprises is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Malvern East, Victoria, Australia
BLD Engineers offers engineering consulting services, supports the professional development of women and migrant engineers, and facilitates workplace integration. Their diverse team of mechanical, electronic, electrical, civil, and industrial engineers helps deliver railway, energy, and road projects from development to construction and commissioning. BLD Engineers empowers women and migrant engineers through mentorship and training programs with a focus on promoting gender equality, reducing entry barriers, and resolving skilled worker shortages.
Five Dock, New South Wales, Australia
Impact Labs Australia helps self-employed creatives build sellable digital assets with a climate-first approach. They offer a 12-week digital asset incubator, a 10-day bootcamp, workshops, and coaching services. Their digital tools follow sustainable web design standards and are locally hosted in Australia on environmentally responsible web servers. Impact Labs Australia prioritizes refurbished technology and office equipment, environmentally responsible suppliers, renewable energy, and local hiring. They have shifted their money away from banks and investment funds that invest in fossil fuels and polluting projects, and they work with clients to do the same. Impact Labs Australia is part of Clean Creatives, Creatives for Climate, Parents for Climate, and Work on Climate.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Kumbuktanna Spices offers traditionally processed Sri Lankan spices and supports rural livelihoods. They specialize in roasted and unroasted curry powder blends, turmeric, chili, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, garcinia, and other spices sourced directly from small-scale farmers in Gampaha and Hambantota. The spices are sun-dried, hand-sorted, and processed using minimal machinery. Kumbuktanna Spices follows fair trade practices, pays premium prices, and helps farmers invest in irrigation systems and cultivation improvements.
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Thrive & Connect equips young people in Cairns with the skills, confidence, and support to navigate life’s challenges and seize its opportunities. They offer outdoor-based social and emotional skill development and community engagement programs to foster resilience, open-mindedness, resourcefulness, and empathy. They also offer workshops for families, schools, and other organizations that provide support for youth who have experienced trauma, disability, or disengagement.
Telford, England, United Kingdom
The Square Genius creates websites for purpose-driven organizations, charities, and nonprofits dedicated to making meaningful impacts. They offer website design, branding, and search engine optimization (SEO) services. The Square Genius works with THG Eco More Trees to plant five trees for every website built and support global reforestation projects that generate employment for people living in poverty. They also fundraise for Hearing Dogs For Deaf People. The Square Genius is a member of The Shropshire Charity Network.
Karachi, Pakistan
Davaam creates technology-driven refill and dispensing stations to reduce plastic packaging waste and provide affordable and reliable access to essential products. They offer customized automated machines for dispensing cooking oil, personal care products like shampoo and liquid soaps, household cleaning products, laundry detergents, and sanitary napkins. Their refill stations reduce packaging, branding, shelving, and distribution costs, save consumers money, prevent pollution at source, and contribute to a circular economy.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Hushele produces natural herbal hair and skin care products and creates rural livelihood opportunities in Sri Lanka. They offer hair masks, hair creams, scrubs, skin packs, and serums made from virgin coconut oil, black gram, mung, sesame, aloe vera, amla, tulsi, turmeric, coffee, and other local ingredients. Hushele sources raw materials from their own land in Nochiyagama and from home gardeners in Kosgama, Kundasale, and Polonnaruwa. They use solar dehydrators, package products in biodegradable or recyclable materials, and minimize energy consumption and waste. Hushele raises awareness about Sri Lanka’s endemic butterflies and contributes to conservation efforts. They are a member of Green Movement of Sri Lanka.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
SustainLabel specializes in environmentally responsible housewares and accessories that empower women and people with disabilities. They offer bags, scarves, baby swaddles, and other textile products made from plant-dyed handloom and block print fabrics, banana fiber, and other locally sourced natural and recycled materials. SustainLabel partners with nonprofit organizations and self-help groups and reinvests a percentage of profits to provide skills training and support economic independence.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Juice N Co offers fresh, nutrient-dense food and drinks to promote health and wellbeing, reduce waste, and support local farmers and rural communities in Sri Lanka. They source fruits and vegetables directly from small-scale local farms that practice composting, crop rotation, and natural pest control to improve soil health, and protect biodiversity. Juice N Co pays fair prices and provides consistent demand. They reduce food waste by donating unsold edible products, composting food scraps, and adding value to potential waste materials. They reduce packaging waste by providing reusable and compostable options and offering discounts to customers who return or refill their containers. Juice N Co aims to raise awareness about healthy living through social media campaigns and educational resources. They use a percentage of their profits to donate books and school supplies to rural children in Ranamure and Pinnawala.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Period Project helps reduce period poverty and menstrual stigma in Sri Lanka through awareness campaigns and donations. They raise funds through secondhand book sales and other initiatives, donate menstrual products to girls in local schools and orphanages, and help support the transition to compostable and reusable products. The Period Project is a voluntary effort by a group of secondary students.
Illinge, South Africa
Crosspoint Trading creates durable environmentally responsible furniture and accessories from recycled tires and textile waste. They specialize in couches, chairs, side tables, coffee tables, waste bins, and mirrors. Crosspoint Trading diverts tire waste from landfills, promotes circularity, and reduces carbon emissions. They create jobs and reduce poverty in South Africa by training local communities to produce quality upcycled furniture, marketing their finished products, and providing subcontract work. Crosspoint Trading is a member of the Nelson Mandela Business Chamber, the Chris Hani District Waste Management Forum, and the Chris Hani Women in Environment Forum.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sathya Yoga and Wellness provides a safe and nurturing space for healing, growth, and self-transformation through a holistic approach to wellness. They offer classical hatha yoga practices, pranayama, guided meditation, workshops, retreats, and corporate wellness programs. Their hatha yoga programs include Upa Yoga, Surya Kriya, Angamardana, Yogasanas, and Bhuta Shuddhi. Student discounts and financial assistance payment plans are available for people in need.
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Igniv creates natural food and personal care products in Sri Lanka to support healthy, environmentally responsible lifestyle choices. They offer sauces, jams, pickles, and other preserves made from underutilized seasonal homegarden fruits and vegetables to minimize food waste. They also produce a range of natural soaps, hair oils, serums, lip balms, body scrubs, bath salts, and candles made with natural extracts and essential oils. Igniv collects glass bottles from customers for sterilization and reuse.
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Values of the Wise (VOW) Society prepares students for the world of work with a focus on living values education, personal development, spirituality, and mental wellbeing. They organize training, workshops, conferences, and service learning projects. VOW Society is a registered voluntary student organization under the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
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