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Welcome to the 52 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in June 2021! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Colombia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the United States, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Japan. More than 1,939 enterprises across 65 countries are now part of the Good Market community.
Moravia, Costa Rica
Cambiatus is an open source platform that enables communities and other groups with environmental and social objectives to create and implement their own community currencies and collaborative businesses through social currencies on blockchain. Cambia means change in Spanish, and Cambiatus refers to a change in mindset, a change in the way we understand money, organizations, and collaboration. By making complementary currencies and blockchain technology accessible and user friendly, they enable groups to develop their own incentive mechanisms and governance structures, increase their financial resilience, and achieve environmental and social goals. For example, the Verdes currency in Costa Rica was co-designed to promote environmental conservation and local consumption in the city of Monteverde, and the MUDA currency in Brazil was co-designed by local artists and people from favelas in Rio de Janeiro to promote self care, organic food, cultural activities, and local exchange. Cambiatus is part of the Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship, Singularity University, Asoblockchain, Community Currency Alliance, and Blockchain for Humanity.
Washington, DC, United States
The Organic Center conducts and convenes credible, evidence-based science on the environmental and health effects of organic food and farming and communicates the findings to the public so people can make more informed choices. They develop partnerships and engagement opportunities with universities, research institutions, government agencies, organic farmers, and food system advocates that are working to improve and transform agricultural systems. Peer-reviewed research is shared through accessible reports, publications, explainer videos, infographics, and fact sheets. The Organic Center is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. They are a 1% for the Planet partner and have earned GuideStar’s highest seal of transparency.
Managua, Nicaragua
Agora is working towards a world in which business is genuinely driven by social and environmental sustainability. They focus on creating inclusive prosperity across Latin America by accelerating the growth of purpose-driven entrepreneurs, promoting social innovation in traditional small and growing businesses, and cultivating entrepreneurial ecosystems grounded in collaborative action and impact. Services include entrepreneurial support, technical assistance, market linkages, and access to finance. Since 2005, Agora has organized and participated in industry-leading conferences and fostered cocreation and partnership among entrepreneurs across the region. They established one of the first impact-focused investment funds in Latin America and pioneered financial instruments for social entrepreneurs. Agora is a member of Red de Impacto and the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE). They are registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
Madi, Nepal
Adobe and Bamboo Research Institute (ABARI) is a socially and environmentally committed research, design and construction firm that was established in 2006 to “examine, encourage, and celebrate the vernacular architectural tradition of Nepal.” They integrate local knowledge of natural materials like bamboo, adobe, stone, and reed with contemporary design. Modern construction is one of the most polluting and extractive industries, but ABARI shows it does not have to be so. There are healthy, beautiful, and strong natural materials that can provide comfortable, secure shelter without a negative ecological footprint. In Chitwan, ABARI is working with more than 200 farmers to plant bamboo along river banks, which increases biodiversity and protects the banks from erosion. They purchase the full grown bamboo at fair prices and train local artisans to create baskets, furniture, and homes. After the 2015 earthquake, ABARI promoted a decentralized owner-driven reconstruction (ODR) approach. They distribute free open source designs for schools and homes and support safe earth and bamboo building design and construction in natural disaster affected areas.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Zürich, Switzerland
SUGi is a people-powered platform that enables anyone anywhere to invest in nature and restore biodiversity. SUGi’s global network of rewilders use the funds to regenerate healthy ecosystems. Using a proven Japanese technique of afforestation called the Miyawaki method, SUGi forest makers transform vacant lots and abandoned sites into mini forests of native species. These forests are 30 times denser and 100 times more biodiverse than conventional tree plantations and grow very quickly, turning unused space into habitat for birds to nest, fruits to grow, and fresh and cooler air to circulate. The regrowth is trackable, transparent, and visible in a matter of months through reports, dynamic multimedia stories, and interactive experiences. SUGi partners with Afforestt, Arbor Day Foundation, Crowther Lab, One Tree Planted, Global Rewilding Alliance, WEF UpLink Trillion Tree, Voice For Nature, and UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Washington, DC, United States
New Delhi, India
Ashland, Oregon, United States
Post Growth Institute (PGI) is accelerating the shift to a society that thrives within ecological limits. Their work is international and focused on three interconnected areas. Reimagining Economics includes research, articles, presentations, events, and other resources that explore viable ideas for a fair and regenerative, full-circle economy. Reorienting Organizations includes training and consultancy services for social entrepreneurs and local leaders advancing purpose-driven initiatives and not-for-profit forms of business. Revitalizing Communities is about facilitating processes that reveal true wealth and increase the flow of resources in communities. PGI initiatives like Free Money Day and Offers and Needs Markets have spread globally, and the Alliance, a cooperative social media service, helps amplify #postgrowth content and the work of member organizations. Post Growth Institute is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and offers discounted or pro bono services for low income groups.
Bogotá, Colombia
Socialab is a global open innovation platform and community of more than 600,000 creative problem solvers working to create a better world. They enable governments, companies, and other organizations with practical social and environmental challenges to post open innovation calls and identify sustainable and scalable solutions. The best ideas from the community are selected and transformed into projects with technical support, networks, and seed capital to boost their impact. Socialab has offices in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Uruguay but they have been transitioning to remote work and global services. They partner with Sistema B and are part of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and Next Leaders’ Initiative for Sustainability (NELIS) Global.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Bird Eyewear makes pioneering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and blue light blocking glasses from sustainably and ethically sourced materials. They use certified woods, bio-based acetate, recycled aluminum, and renewable cork. Their bamboo, wood, and acetate frames can be composted, and their laminated aluminum frames can be separated and recycled. Customers are able to send back old frames for 50 percent off a new pair. Bird works with a local frame repair company to reuse elements from the frames and minimize waste. Bird is currently carbon neutral and is working towards extracting more carbon than they produce. Their cleaning cloths are made from recycled plastic bottles, their mailer bags are made from sugarcane, and their packaging is reusable, recyclable, and compostable. For every pair of glasses sold, Bird distributes solar lights to families in Zambia and Malawi through their Share Your Sun partnership with SolarAid. Bird Eyewear is a certified B Corporation and part of Surfers Against Sewage and the Better Business campaign.
Kirtipur, Nepal
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Pomogrenade aims to make ethical, slow fashion more accessible, reduce the amount of fabric that ends up in landfills, and create opportunities for people from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Fabrics are sourced from local partners like Malkha and Ants Crafts that prioritize local cotton, traditional weaving, and natural dyes and made into clothing by local fair trade partners like Jacobs Well and People Kraft. Pomogrenade focuses on designs that minimize waste and silhouettes that fit all body types. They keep their margins and prices as low as possible so that more people are able to transition away from fast fashion and choose socially and environmentally responsible clothing. They are working towards closing the loop by taking back pre-loved Pomogrenade clothing.
Effingham, England, United Kingdom
Sea Change offers a range of environmentally responsible wines that directly support ocean conservation. Their award-winning red, white, rosé, sparkling, and organic wines are sourced from vineyards in Italy, France, and Spain that have a shared commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Packaging is minimized to reduce environmental impact and waste. Sea Change uses lighter-weight glass bottles and renewable plant-based closures with no plastic wrap. The label paper is made from certified sustainable forests and grape waste. They ship in compostable boxes made from recycled materials and provide carbon neutral delivery within the United Kingdom. For every bottle sold, Sea Change donates to marine conservation charities including Ocean Generation, Sea-Changers, The Olive Ridley Project, A Plastic Ocean Foundation, SeaKeepers Asia, Bermuda Zoological Society, Ocean Wise, and Rendu Ocean. The team also organizes and participates in local beach cleanups.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
The Experience Co. creates curated, immersive experiences, residencies, roadtrips, and festivals that spark creativity and enable collaborations for a better world. BHX is a one-week growth residency that brings together 20 founders and creators in a shared beach house or hill retreat for opportunities to start new initiatives or grow current ones. RTX is a curated road trip experience for 16 artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, storytellers, impact makers, culture shifters, and doers that creates opportunities to connect, collaborate, and engage in local projects while traveling. F of X is a residential forest festival that’s designed to help people find and explore their creative purpose. The curated spaces include Heart for meaningful conversations, Mind for insights, hacks, and learnings, Soul for wellness and spiritual practice, and Body for dynamic hands-on workshops. The Experience Co. supports their growing community to connect, collaborate, and expand their impact across and beyond specific events.
Lagos, Nigeria
International Centre for Leadership Development Nigeria (ICLDNG) equips next generation leaders with skills and tools so they can realize their full potential and bring sustainable change to their communitities. Their school program is designed for teenagers from low income families in public high schools. ICLDNG provides a four-week training series on values-based leadership, self discovery, goal mapping, career development, mentorship, and safe internet use. After the four weeks, participants conduct a Pass It On exercise and offer a mini training for at least 10 other teenagers in their school or community. ICLDG also offers a youth empowerment program for young leaders between 18 and 30 years old and organizes awareness campaigns for cyber crime prevention and Safer Internet Day. ICLDNG is a Nigerian affiliate of the International Institute for Global Leadership in the United States and part of Next Leaders’ Initiative for Sustainability (NELIS) Global. They are registered as a not-for-profit organization.
Haputale, Sri Lanka
The Woods is an eco retreat, permaculture farm, and rewilding initiative in the Sri Lankan hill country. They offer a cabana, cottage, bungalow, and camping facilities in an ideal location for meditation, bird watching, hiking, and river bathing. The Woods hosts Permaculture Network Sri Lanka and serves as a permaculture and agroforestry training and demonstration center for introductory workshops and full permaculture design courses. The team has been developing sustainable buildings, establishing responsible waste and water management systems, and transforming a disturbed piece of land back into a diverse and thriving forest. Using principles of natural succession, they established crops like pepper, cinnamon, coffee, and vanilla while protecting wildlife, native plants, and other species. The Woods team created a butterfly and dragonfly garden to increase biodiversity and invites local school children and community members to visit the land and learn about healthy ecosystems.
Bogotá, Colombia
Panaji, Goa, India
Osaka, Japan
ubies is an incubation and matching platform that increases the visibility of young Asian creatives and helps them connect with each other and with new job opportunities around the world. They function as a diverse creative agency that transcends languages and national borders, enables cocreation, and supports a new model of creative work. ubies organizes a series of talks and events called COGI and a mentor-supported design tournament called ubisum. Profits are used to help creators. ubies is part of Next Leaders’ Initiative for Sustainability (NELIS) Global.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
HashHackCode provides inclusive tech education and mentorship to all individuals regardless of background, abilities, gender, or age. They are building an ecosystem where neurodiverse individuals can learn computer programming and digital expression and access meaningful careers where they can grow, contribute, and be valued for their work. HashHackCode offers one-to-one online mentoring sessions and independent interactive learning for students that have autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, Down syndrome, hearing and speech impairments, and other learning challenges. The curriculum is designed to embrace the diversity of the human mind and stimulate curiosity-based learning, logical thinking, and creative problem solving. To ensure full inclusion, HashHackCode is developing a scholarship fund to support single mothers and families from marginalized backgrounds. As part of their broader community work, HashHackCode organizes the Tech Careers for Differently Abled Individuals event series and the Full Spectrum pledge where companies commit to employing individuals with autism.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
GiftAbled is working toward an inclusive society where people with disabilities find equal opportunity in all aspects of their lives. They offer accessibility consulting, diverse talent acquisition and onboarding support, experiential employee engagement and CSR impact programs, sign language classes and interpreter services, and a range of customizable workshops. Their Svastya initiative helps people with disabilities and their caregivers access therapies, assistive devices, educational services, independent living programs, and quality health care. Their Swatantra initiative offers direct training and train the trainer programs to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and economic independence for rural people with disabilities, their caregivers, and other marginalized groups. Through these programs, GiftAbled provides a range of stationery, office supplies, bags, and toys that are ideal for inclusive gifting. GiftAbled is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are a provisional member of the World Fair Trade Organization.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Child Protection Force provides free legal aid and mental health services for children who are abused, neglected, in trouble with the police, or in need of legal support. They raise public awareness about these issues and collaborate with local police and other child-related government authorities to improve how these cases are handled. The ultimate goal is to expedite procedures whenever a child is involved, protect the mental wellbeing of the child throughout the process, and ensure that all authorities and people responsible for the wellbeing of children work together in a more organized and effective manner. While Child Protection Force has a long term focus on systemic change, their policy is to not lose sight of individual cases. They reach out to every child affected by rape, abuse, neglect, molestation, and legal issues in the Western Province of Sri Lanka to ensure no child is left behind. Child Protection Force is registered as a not-for-profit organization.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Singapore and Köln, Germany
Get Circular was started by SD Consulting, a group of professionals who believe the circular economy is essential for climate action, regenerating our ecosystems, and sustainable development for all. They draw on experiences with research, capacity building, and system innovation related to climate, energy, water, and urban development to help municipalities, companies, academic institutions, and international development organizations define their goals, develop their circular strategy, and start their learning journey. Get Circular provides policy research and market studies, teaches courses at universities, and offers customizable training programs and workshops on innovation and circular business models. They help their partners develop networks and platforms to meet, learn from, and cooperate with relevant stakeholders in their ecosystem. Get Circular with SD Consulting is a member of EIT Climate-KIC, Europe’s climate innovation platform, and Next Leaders’ Initiative for Sustainability (NELIS).
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Tilottama, Nepal
Anjupad manufactures affordable zero waste hygiene products that are good for health, the environment, and society. They offer reusable cloth sanitary pads, menstrual cups, maternity sets, and baby diapers. Anjupad conducts school programs on the female reproductive system and menstrual hygiene, trains students how to make reusable sanitary pads, and distributes pads to female students and teachers to prevent school absences due to menstrual issues. They also offer free training to groups of rural women and raw materials for them to make their own pads.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
OurBetterPlanet is a curated marketplace that connects conscious consumers with handcrafted, ethically made, and environmentally responsible clothing, accessories, housewares, personal care, wellness products, games, toys, and more. They work with social enterprises and mindful businesses that are committed to using local, natural, and upcycled materials, supporting artisans and disadvantaged communities, paying fair trade wages and prices, and contributing to social and environmental causes. OurBetterPlanet helps their vendor partners access compostable and recyclable packaging materials like water-activated paper tape. They reduce their shipping footpring by providing transparent information and active customer support to minimize returns. OurBetterPlanet uses their platform to raise awareness about responsible production and consumption and works with sustainability advocates to organize workshops, talks, chat series, and campaigns. They support tree planting and waste reduction initiatives.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ekibeki identifies traditional Indian crafts which are at risk of extinction and works to revive them through design, training, and market interventions and the development of self-sustaining artisan clusters that empower women and young artisans. They raise awareness about dying crafts, connect designers with traditional artisans to develop contemporary new products, and help artisans study market trends, demands, pricing, and more. Ekibeki prioritizes environmentally responsible materials. Their Gond, Chitrakathi and Pattachitra folk art stationery is made from recycled paper, and their copper enamel housewares and accessories are made with scrap materials from copperware manufacturers. Ekibeki measures impact based on how many artisans have willingly joined the sector and how many are able to sustain themselves purely through practicing their craft. They are part of the Creative Dignity volunteer movement.
Lalitpur, Nepal
Bogotá, Colombia
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
The Circular Collective activates, enables, and facilitates discussions on the circular economy in India. They document local circular economy initiatives through case studies and their changemakers series, share research and global best practices through regular podcasts, newsletters, and blog posts, and partner with institutions around the world to offer circular economy courses. Their Coffee Miners pilot is focused on building a circular marketplace to link producers of spent coffee grounds and other coffee sector byproducts with buyers who are interested in using these waste materials in their manufacturing process. The Circular Collective is part of the Global Environments Network, the Alexander von Humboldt Network, the DAAD Network.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
The Artesan Gateway cultivates a collaborative community at the intersection of sustainable livelihoods and sustainable lifestyles. They deepen social impact by enabling mutually interdependent relationships between producers, designers, social entrepreneurs, and conscious consumers involved in creative manufacturing. The Artesan Gateway facilitates opportunities to network and partner with like-minded organizations. They organize events like the Fair Play Forum, engage next generation designers and consumers in innovative ways, share resources and best practices through articles, podcasts, and online discussions, and provide access to a wider online marketplace. The Artesan Gateway is committed to inclusion and ensures their programs and events are accessible and affordable to all.
Lalitpur, Nepal
Herveda Botanicals natural skincare and aromatherapy wellness products are formulated in Nepal using Himalayan herbs, traditional medicinal knowledge, and the lastest scientific innovations. The founder is an international research scientist who returned to Nepal after the 2015 earthquake and started studying the beneficial properties of local medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), the unfair distribution of profits in herbal value chains, and issues within the skincare industry including the local dependence on imported products with harmful ingredients and a distorted, unrealistic perception of beauty. Herveda Botanicals sustainably sources raw materials directly from smallholder farmers and farmer cooperatives and uses energy efficient processes to produce extracts, essential oils, serums, creams, moisturizers, and more. They pack their collections in handmade lokta paper boxes and collect back containers for sterilization and reuse. Profits are reinvested in Udeshya to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for underprivileged girls from remote areas of Nepal.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Collective Flow Consulting (coFLOWco) aims to create equity and impact by amplifying the strengths, voices, and creative ideas of diverse mission-driven leaders. They support social enterprises and responsible businesses with branding, content strategy, scoping, planning, pitches, proposals, contracts, processes, policies, research, business development, and more. They also work with foundations, institutions, and agencies that want to engage small businesses in an ethical, equitable way. coFLOWco is committed to closing wealth and wage gaps. They offer accessible price points, a sliding scale for startups, and low bono or pro bono services for Black, Indigenous, and people of color founders. As a collective, they are reimagining the future of work. coFLOWco is a certified Woman Owned Business and Women’s Business Enterprise and is working towards B Corps certification and registration as a public benefit corporation and worker owned cooperative. They are a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles and a member of the Women’s Funding Network, Women’s Center for Leadership, For Women Who Roar, Business for a Better Portland, and Catalyst 2030.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Organic Farmers Market is a collective initiative by a group of organic farming enthusiasts to develop a consistent, transparent, and affordable supply of safe and healthy food, ensure fair pricing for both farmers and consumers, improve rural livelihoods, and strengthen the local economy. The group has opened multiple outlets and “Safe Food Sunday” popup events across Chennai that supply organically grown fruit, vegetables, leafy greens, millets, heirloom rice, whole grain flours, pulses, cold pressed oils, spices, seeds, nuts, dried fruits, natural sweeteners, and more. They prioritize native crops that are less water intensive and suited to the local climate. All products are traceable to the farms where they were grown, and all farms are regularly visited and audited by OFM members. Organic Farmers Market operates as a not-for-profit social enterprise. Any surplus is reinvested to benefit rural farmers and shop workers from low-income urban communities. They work with other mission-aligned groups across India including Alliance for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture (ASHA), Safe Food Alliance, and Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch.
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Thame, England, United Kingdom
Vegan Bunny offers natural vegan candles, dried flower bouquets, environmentally responsible home decor, and workshops.Their candles are made from sustainably sourced plant-based wax blends and pure essential oils with no artificial colors or fragrances. All products are plastic free, packed with compostable materials, and shipped in recycled cardboard boxes that are printed with water-based ink. Vegan Bunny has partnered with TerraCycle to make their office a collection center for hard-to-recycle materials and with Tree-Nation to plant a tree for every candle sold. They donate five percent of all profits to the vegan campaigning charity Viva! and have developed a charity candle to raise funds for Rise and support women affected by domestic abuse. Vegan Bunny is certified vegan and cruelty free by PETA.
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Bee Natural aims to promote environmentally responsible farming practices and make export quality organic certified coconut products, spices, and fruits accessible to conscious consumers in Sri Lanka. They specialize in organic virgin coconut oil, coconut cream, coconut butter, coconut milk, coconut flour, and desiccated coconut. Raw materials are sourced from more than 300 smallholder organic farmers that are part of the Moneragala Organic Farmers Association (MOFA). Bee Natural pays fair trade prices, works with farmers to protect the soil and conserve biodiversity, and encourages additional farmers in the area to transition to organic farming practices. The products are under USDA, EU, and JAS organic certification from Control Union and Fairtrade International certification from FLOCERT.
Derby, England, United Kingdom
So Good brews authentic, raw kombucha from ethically sourced organic and vegan ingredients. Their fermented beverages contain probiotics, vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes and provide a healthy, natural alternative to conventional fizzy drinks made with artificial ingredients, sweeteners, and alcohol. They aim to provide training and meaningful work for refugees, asylum seekers, and other people from marginalized groups. So Good Kombucha sources from mission-aligned suppliers, uses plastic free packaging, and is working towards making all of their operations zero waste and carbon neutral. They offset carbon impact per employee through Ecologi and donate 10 percent of profits to local charities including Upbeat Communities and Derby City Mission.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Apé is a curated resale platform that enables people to buy and sell preloved clothing and accessories. They reduce waste by raising awareness about circular consumption and ensuring resources are used for as long as possible. Apé has dealt with the local stigma around preloved goods by focusing on higher end items, giving both buyers and sellers the option of remaining anonymous, showcasing local personalities that are committed to circular consumption, and celebrating durable, high quality products from local designer brands.
Yokohama, Japan
Linden incubates and accelerates changemakers who are challenging the status quo, finding solutions to local challenges, and working to create a better world. They support changemakers across a range of sectors including food and agriculture, water, circular economy, clean energy, education, arts, and sustainable lifestyles. Examples include a smart grid initiative in Cambodia, a waste management challenge in Nigeria, and a water treatment system using beneficial micro-organisms. The Linden HUB is a global community that connects changemakers with investors, creators, partners, and other supporters and gives everyone the opportunity to share their gifts and and come together to address social and environmental issues.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Thiriyai, Sri Lanka
Weboda, Sri Lanka
Nirodha specializes in natural herbal tea made from blue butterfly pea flowers (nil katarolu). The flowers are used in traditional Ayurveda to boost immunity, reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, support weight loss, control diabetes and hypertension, and improve hair growth and skin health. Nirodha has developed a network of small-scale organic farmers. They offer forward contracts, purchase at fair trade prices, and maintain a welfare fund for the farming community. Nirodha also organizes tree planting programs, sponsors environmental conservation activities, and covers school expenses for children from low income families. All of the farmers in their network are verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
Veyangoda, Sri Lanka
Panadura, Sri Lanka
Salwa Black Garlic ages raw garlic under controlled heat and humidity to produce black garlic products. They offer a more affordable local alternative to imported black garlic, which is popular for its flavor and health benefits. Salwa preferentially hires people from low income families and sources from small-scale local suppliers. Their forest honey comes from indigenous vedda honey collectors in Anuradhapura that use traditional techniques to preserve the forest and protect the bees. Products are packed in glass bottles that can be sterilized and reused.
Mutur, Sri Lanka
Cool Green Organic is a small farm in eastern Sri Lanka that is committed to environmentally responsible organic practices. They maintain live fences and buffers to reduce contamination from neighboring land, actively produce compost to improve the soil, and use intercropping to maximize the available space and increase diversity. Products include woodapple, mango, banana, guava, roseapple, moringa, sugarcane, turmeric, ginger, chili, and other seasonal crops. Cool Green Organic is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
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