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Welcome to the 99 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in May 2024! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Türkiye, Slovenia, the Netherlands, England, Wales, Scotland, Iceland, and the United States. You can see half of them below. More than 3,465 enterprises across 107 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Alstonville, New South Wales, Australia
Reykjavík, Iceland
Circular Library Network provides sustainable hardware and a community platform to facilitate the sharing economy. Their innovative self-checkout library systems make it easy for people to borrow and return tools and other items without staff assistance. This reduces administrative costs, prevents wasteful consumption, and helps build thriving communities. The modular cabinet system is designed to be simple, user-friendly, affordable, reliable, and customizable. Circular Library Network supplies the electronic hardware and works with customers to source other materials locally. Repurposing existing furniture is encouraged. Profits are used to offer discounted or donated systems to underserved communities. Circular Library Network connects participating communities and enables them to share information, learn from each other, and grow. The team uses geothermal heat and electricity, tracks and validates sustainability metrics through Impact Forecast, and actively supports Hringrásarsetur Íslands, a not-for-profit organization working for the circular economy and the right to repair movement.
Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia
EcoCrews delivers sustainable environmental solutions for government and commercial projects while empowering disadvantaged youth through accredited training and meaningful employment. Services include revegetation, soft landscaping, weed control, wildlife corridor creation, seed collection and propagation, rural fencing construction, flora and fauna surveys, erosion control, marine and estuary debris cleanup, and land rehabilitation. EcoCrews creates employment pathways for Indigenous people, women working in non-traditional roles, and young people experiencing barriers to employment. They ensure that every project they undertake protects and enhances biodiversity, achieves local workforce and diversity and inclusion goals, and leaves a positive social and environmental legacy in the local community. EcoCrews was started by Campbell Page, a not-for-profit organization, and uses its surplus to support community services through its parent charity. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Social Investment Scotland connects capital with communities to make a real, measurable, sustainable impact on people’s lives and build an impact economy. They provide loan funding, programs, events, and other business support for social enterprises, charities, and community groups across Scotland. They also serve as a fund manager for social investment funds with specific social and environmental targets, like the Net Zero Transition Fund, and they mobilize and deploy funds to other responsible finance providers like Community Development Finance Initiatives (CDFIs). Social Investment Scotland demonstrates and promotes responsible business practices with a particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, climate action, and sustainable sourcing from social enterprises and local businesses. They are a registered charity, an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland, Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland, and Responsible Finance. Social Investment Scotland reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Freshwater Creek, Victoria, Australia
Common Ground Project connects and empowers their community through food and farming. They promote food security by creating fair access to locally grown, healthy food in the Geelong Region. Common Ground Project includes a regenerative organic community farm, farmhouse cafe, food hub markets, an online shop, school programs, farm tours, community volunteering days, workshops, cooking experiences, and other events. Their Staying Grounded program provides training and employment pathways in farming and hospitality for migrant and refugee women and other people facing disadvantage. Participants grow seasonal produce and prepare meals which are distributed through local food relief agencies to people in need. Common Ground Project farms with a focus on the health of the soil and their community. They minimize soil disturbance, add compost and worm castings, increase biodiversity and perennials, grow green manure and cover crops, and integrate animals to improve ecosystem health. Common Ground Project is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Underwood, Queensland, Australia
Joii develops social enterprises that fund social impact programs, create employment pathways and opportunities, and help break the cycle of long-term welfare dependency and generational poverty in Australia. Services include human resource management, employee benefits programs, payroll management, recruitment and immigration coordination, tech support, and remote staffing solutions. They also offer carpentry, landscaping, fencing, roofing, tiling, and bricklaying services to commercial and residential clients in South East Queensland and New South Wales. Their Second Chance Program provides training and paid work experience for recently released prisoners, at-risk youth, and other disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Participants graduate into a full-time placement in a job of their choice with Joii or a host employer. Joii is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC). They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest 100 percent of their surplus towards their purpose.
Karachi, Pakistan
Bioniks creates mind-controlled bionic prosthetics in Pakistan to restore hope and enhance human potential. They specialize in lightweight hand and arm prosthetics powered by artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology. Bioniks has established a welfare foundation to mobilize donations and support customers from low-income groups. They are committed to environmental responsibility and circularity. Their bionic limbs are designed to be returned, broken down, and transformed into new prosthetics.
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
The Wellbeing Farm is an events venue in Lancashire that combines sustainability, wellbeing, and fun to deliver unique and memorable weddings, meetings, parties, and corporate events. They have minimized environmental impact by installing wind turbines to provide renewable energy, providing electric vehicle charging stations, repurposing existing farm buildings, creating furnishings from upcycled materials, maintaining a Prop Shed with reusable decorations, eliminating single-use plastic, and rewilding the farmland. The Wellbeing Farm supports the local economy by recommending local businesses, creating living wage employment for local young people, and sustainably sourcing local food, products, and services. Surplus food is shared with local foodbanks or composted onsite. The Wellbeing Farm supports The Burnt Chef Project and makes a donation to One Woman At A Time for every booked event. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance, The Better Business Network, and the SME Climate Hub.
Ankara, Türkiye
Impact Hub Ankara helps develop the social innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Ankara and in Turkey. They provide coworking membership, meeting and event spaces, social entrepreneurship support, training, consultancy, and research services, and a project and program portfolio focused on local capacity building, policy development, and systems change. All activities are developed and implemented in collaboration with their dedicated team, other social entrepreneurs and peer organizations, public, private, and civil society experts, and a broad community of Impact Hub members worldwide. Impact Hub Ankara offers discounts and free services to social enterprises, civil society organizations, low-income groups, and disadvantaged communities. They are a member of Catalyst 2030, Social Value Türkiye, the Türkiye Social Entrepreneurship Network, and the global Impact Hub Network. Impact Hub Ankara reinvests all surplus towards their social mission.
Eveleigh, New South Wales, Australia
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Sustainable Wedding Alliance works with wedding businesses to develop future thinking strategies, make responsible decisions, and work collaboratively to create a more sustainable wedding industry. Their online member directory makes it easier for couples to find sustainable venues, florists, photographers, planners, celebrants, and other wedding service providers and suppliers. Sustainable Wedding Alliance members receive an in-depth assessment of their sustainability practices, a customized action plan, and access to a resource library, training, certification, accreditation, and networking events. Their Carbon Literacy Training for Wedding Professionals course is open to everyone in the wedding industry and is free for members. Sustainable Wedding Alliance runs a scholarship program for businesses from low-income groups and communities that are underrepresented in the industry. They offset business carbon emissions through Ecologi and plant trees in the United Kingdom through Future Forest Company. Sustainable Wedding Alliance is a certified B Corporation.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Yoga on the Inside provides access to trauma-informed yoga and embodied mindfulness tools and practices to help people shift from surviving to thriving. They partner with prisons, youth detention centers, recovery programs, and support organizations to offer group and individual classes for people impacted by incarceration, family violence, substance abuse, psychosocial disabilities, and other marginalized groups. Classes are facilitated by professionally qualified yoga teachers with specialized training in a trauma-informed approach. They are adapted to be accessible for everyone including people with disabilities. Yoga on the Inside reinvests at least 50 percent of all profits towards mentoring facilitators and providing pro bono services to support organizations with aligned values. They participate in forums, communities of practice, and conferences to share the benefits of this practice. Yoga on the Inside is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise, the Australian affiliate of the Prison Yoga Project, and a member of Yoga Australia and the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Delhi, New Delhi, India
No Offence to Earth (NOTE) aims to revolutionize the stationery industry with innovative, environmentally responsible alternatives to plastic products. They started with plastic ballpoint pens because they are almost impossible to recycle, take hundreds of years to decompose, and an estimated 50 billion enter our landfills or oceans each year. NOTE developed a fully plastic-free pen from recycled newspaper and expanded to a plastic-free pen with a bamboo case, coconut shell cap, and recycled paper refill cartridge. Their refills were designed for compatibility with conventional pens to promote reuse and reduce waste. NOTE is working on new products that not only minimize environmental impact but also sustain and celebrate the craftsmanship of local Indian artisans. They conduct workshops on sustainable practices and the importance of biodiversity, organize environmental cleanups, and contribute to tree-planting campaigns.
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Hanna City, Illinois, United States
Motif Handmade makes it easy for conscious designers, brands, wholesalers, and retailers to access fair trade fabrics and products that sustain traditional crafts, minimize environmental impact, create living wage work, and support thriving families and communities in Bangladesh. They specialize in custom textile design, small-batch manufacturing, wholesale accessories and housewares, and handwoven fabrics. Motif works with natural fibers, upcycled saris, recycled yarn made from garment factory waste, and other sustainably sourced materials. They reuse packing materials and boxes. Motif Handmade is Fair Trade Federation Verified. They are a member of ECOTA Fair Trade Forum in Bangladesh and Chicago Fair Trade in the United States.
Dankanda, Sri Lanka
Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia
Deadly Sports Plus is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organization that offers first aid services, first aid training, and first aid equipment throughout Victoria. They specialize in event first aid services for sporting events and community events, accredited first aid training for offices, worksites, and the public, and a range of first aid kits and defibrillators. Deadly Sports Plus creates education and employment opportunities in pre-hospital care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, gender-diverse people, disabled people, and people from disadvantaged backgrounds. They provide discounted or free first aid training and event first aid services for communities in need. Deadly Plus Sports is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise, a Supply Nation Certified Indigenous Business, and a member of the Kinaway Victorian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and the Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC).
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) was started to build a thriving social enterprise sector in Western Australia and drive the transition to a new economy where all businesses have a positive social, cultural, or environmental impact. They connect members, share news, research, and stories, organize events, foster new relationships, collaborations, and business opportunities, and increase the collective voice and influence of social enterprises in the state. WASEC maintains an online member directory, social enterprise gift guide, and resource hub. They work closely with Social Enterprise Australia, the national peak body, and the peak bodies for other states and territories. WASEC is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Washington, England, United Kingdom
HOLOS brews small-batch kombucha and employs survivors of slavery in the United Kingdom. Their kombucha is made from signature tea blends and natural flavors, fermented on a farm in West Sussex, and sold through restaurants, bars, coffee shops, retailers, and online. HOLOS works in partnership with charities that provide accommodation, counseling, and casework support for survivors of slavery, trauma, and human trafficking. They offer transitional employment to build confidence and create a stepping stone to economic independence. HOLOS uses their platform to raise awareness of modern slavery and profile organizations working to tackle this issue across the United Kingdom. Twenty-five percent of their founding shares were set aside to create the HOLOS Foundation and protect their purpose over time.
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
illuminate Education Australia activates young people’s confidence, creativity, and capability and inspires them to address real challenges in their communities. They design and deliver immersive education experiences that combine design thinking, entrepreneurship, social and ethical understanding, business, and personal development. illuminate Challenge is their flagship week-long program for primary schools and high schools, illuminate The Day is a one-day school workshop, and illuminateX is a 10-lesson program that teachers can integrate into their own lessons. They also partner with schools, communities, and industry to offer customized programs including an illuminate Agribusiness Challenge. illuminate Education Australia reinvests their profits to offer reduced rates and fully subsidized programs for regional and remote schools and communities in need.
West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Tenun eBoon Artisan aims to preserve and develop Indonesia’s weaving traditions and economically empower women artisans. They started with clothing and housewares for the local market, and they are now expanding their reach through partnerships, digital marketing, and online sales. The founder grew up in a weaving family on the island of Lombok and works with backstrap loom weavers from Lombok and with ikat weavers from Java to improve quality, introduce new products, and expand market access. Unlike conventional traders, Tenun eBoon maintains close, long-term partnerships with weavers. They ensure fair payment, support family and religious events, and plan production around other caregiving and farming responsibilities. Tenun eBoon prioritizes naturally dyed yarn and minimizes waste in their production process.
Sumner, Queensland, Australia
Relic Design & Craft Co creates durable products from repurposed waste materials, preserves aviation history, and supports veterans in Australia. They specialize in transforming airplane scrap materials into handcrafted modern industrial furniture, lighting, art, key rings, bottle openers, office supplies, and other practical applications. They also offer custom design and production services for furniture, sculptures, and cut metal signs. Relic is owned and operated by veterans with disabilities and aims to employ other veterans and help them reintegrate into the workforce. They work with the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, Veteran Benefits Australia, and King’s Trust Australia.
Townsville City, Queensland, Australia
Youth RESET provides trauma-informed wellbeing programs and resources to youth and adults in Australia. They offer free community events, in-person and online classes, workshops, school programs, professional development training, inspirational cards, and other educational materials. Youth RESET recognizes that mental health problems among young people have increased by almost 50 percent in the last 15 years. Their body-breath-mind RESET Framework develops self-care, self-awareness, and self-regulation practices and supports physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs. They offer free programs and scholarship assistance to ensure accessibility and inclusion. Youth Reset is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC). They reinvest all profits to support and empower future generations.
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Point of View Story (POVS) uses the power of film to support post-traumatic growth and healing for people who have experienced harm or violence within the commercial sex industry or trafficking. Their short films are used by therapists, advocates, and other trained facilitators in individual and group sessions to address common therapeutic stuck points and invite viewers into new understandings about themselves, others, and the world. POVS films are created in collaboration with field experts including those with lived experience of commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking. Fiscal sponsorship is provided by The Film Collaborative.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Dynamic4 uses design and innovation to help create the conditions for happier communities and accelerate the transition to more regenerative ways of living and doing business. They work with leaders and founders to design, launch, and build regenerative business models through coaching, advice, and action learning programs. They also offer a practical guidebook called Solve Problems That Matter and free online tools and resources. Dynamic4 minimizes their carbon footprint, offsets 20 percent more than their calculated emissions each year, and has been climate-positive since 2010. They invest at least 10 percent of their annual revenue in the social enterprise ecosystem either as grants through Dynamic4 Good or by taking an equity position through Dynamic4 Ventures. Dynamic4 is a certified B Corporation and a founding member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) and the Sydney Design Thinking Meetup.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Sans Prejudice Solutions helps clients create diverse and inclusive workplaces, develop and retain socially representative teams, and become more innovative, productive, and resilient. They specialize in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy consulting, workshops, training, team-building days, and leadership retreats. Sans Prejudice Solutions has a rotating organizational structure that gives all employees access to shadowing opportunities, mentorship, and leadership team roles. Employees also have access to a fund that covers the cost of specialized equipment, technology, and services to support equitable participation at work. They commit 10 percent of annual profits to advancing inclusion, equity, and diversity outcomes in Australia. Sans Prejudice Solutions is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Teneriffe, Queensland, Australia
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
Human Quotient Group was started to unlock human potential and create employment opportunities for veterans, defense partners, and women in Australia. They offer project management, training, consulting, and coaching services to address project and capability gaps across defense, government, and industry. Their people-first approach goes beyond formal credentials and focuses on harnessing the powers of emotional intelligence (EQ), and intellectual capability (IQ). Human Quotient Group provides pro bono and subsidized coaching, mentoring, and career development support to defense and veteran families. They also provide community connection and childcare through their signature Cowork Coplay program. Human Quotient Group is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise, a certified Australian Veteran Owned Business, and a member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA).
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Includovate incubates transformative and inclusive solutions for measuring, studying, and changing discriminatory norms that lead to poverty, inequality, and injustice globally. They specialize in inclusive research design, data collection, and analysis, and they draw on this expertise to offer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training and support services for individuals, teams, and organizations in the humanitarian aid and development sectors and international corporations. Includovate works to decolonize research, make global programs and policies more inclusive, and empower women and girls, marginalized communities, and other excluded groups. They incubate research talent from the Global South to better localize and co-create agendas. Includovate minimizes their carbon footprint by working with local teams, using remote communication tools, and not flying in international consultants. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Blaze Your Trail helps for-purpose organizations maximize their impact through digital transformation, champions diversity in technology, and provides marginalized job seekers with the hands-on experience they need to overcome barriers to entering the workforce. Their Salesforce-certified team offers consulting, integration, maintenance, training, and support services that enable for-purpose organizations to streamline processes, manage fundraising and volunteers, share impact, and do more good. Blaze Your Trail provides a free training and work experience program for migrants, refugees, and other job seekers that can open pathways to secure, reliable, and rewarding employment. Participants volunteer to assist with pro bono projects for charities. Blaze Your Trail is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC).
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Brandkind brings together branding and marketing professionals to share their knowledge and expertise and support social enterprises around the world. Services include brand identity, brand strategy, creative briefs, communications and marketing plans, website design and development, social media planning, collateral design, events, bespoke campaigns, and other marketing support. Social enterprises receive accessible pro bono and low bono expertise to increase their brand value and expand their impact. Marketing professionals get fulfillment through giving back, build their company’s reputation, and meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Brandkind is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Real Time Heart-Based supports individuals, organizations, and communities to discover and reach their full potential, live more authentically with deep happiness and contentment, and improve the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. They offer discovery sessions, coaching, consultations, workshops, courses, and programs. Real Time Heart-Based provides reduced rates and free services for people experiencing financial hardship. They also offer free online resources, newsletters, podcasts, events, and other support for people who cannot afford to pay. Real Time Heart-Based is part of a global community of volunteers who knit and crochet “care squares” which are made into blankets and donated to people in need. They mobilize their community members to share their skills, gifts, time, and essential goods to benefit others. Real Time Heart-Based is a member of the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC).
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Social Enterprise Network Tasmania (SENTAS) was started to support and promote Tasmania’s social enterprise sector. They aim to build thriving social enterprise communities and a strong and united voice through sector leadership, learning and development opportunities, networking, and advocacy campaigns. SENTAS works closely with Social Enterprise Australia, the national peak body, and the peak bodies for other states and territories. They are registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Nimbin, New South Wales, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Diverse Edge fosters equity and inclusion within the infrastructure and construction sectors and delivers economic and social benefits to First Nations people, survivors of family violence, at-risk youth, and other disadvantaged people in Australia. They work with construction companies and subcontractors to align projects with social impact objectives, increase supplier diversity, recruit and develop a skilled and diverse workforce, and increase engagement and collaboration with local communities. Diverse Edge also provide skills training and employment pathways for disadvantaged job seekers who want to work in the construction industry. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Lindfield, New South Wales, Australia
Ripple Learning offers corporate training and workshops and uses all profits to fund free mental health services for young people in Australia. Their experienced facilitators and mediators deliver highly customized onsite or online programs to address known issues within organizations and help teams manage conflict, strengthen wellbeing, and boost performance. All profits are given to youth mental health charities that help young people talk about their mental health and work through the issues and obstacles that are holding them back. The aim is to have a ripple effect across society, giving both employees and young people the skills and support to address the tough stuff and achieve their potential. Ripple Learning is a member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA).
Colwyn Bay, Wales, United Kingdom
Brain Nutrition Revolution shares information on eating for the brain to improve mental health, increase cognitive performance, and reduce the risk of cognitive decline illnesses like dementia and Alzheimers. They offer nutrition plans, membership programs, and workshops focused on gut health, good fats, inflammation, and removing trigger foods. Brain Nutrition Revolution provides customized information and separate workshops for people following plant-based diets. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Inventorium provides a personalized education solution for Australian students in years 7 to 12 who fail to thrive in traditional, mainstream schools. They offer an innovative online platform, curriculum, and learning system with a 95 percent retention and completion rate. Students set the pace, place, and focus of learning to meet their needs. Inventorium nurtures entrepreneurial abilities, community involvement, employability skills, informed decision-making, and overall well-being and fosters self-esteem, confidence, and self-efficacy. As a registered training organization, they also offer vocational education and training (VET) qualifications. Inventorium partners with schools and offers scholarships to parents who cannot afford their low platform fee. They hire a proportionately high number of neurodiverse people who also struggled working in mainstream schools. Inventorium Education is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise, a certified B Corporation, and a member of Catalyst 2030 and the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC).
New Delhi, India
Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia
London, England, United Kingdom
Party Without Plastic makes it easy to find plastic-free party essentials for environmentally responsible gatherings and celebrations. Their online marketplace includes environmentally responsible party decorations, tableware, games, activities, party bags, gift wrap, and more from small businesses in the United Kingdom. They also offer party hire packages to encourage reuse and further reduce waste. Party Without Plastic uses a life-cycle assessment to consider the environmental impact of everything sold on their marketplace, from raw materials to manufacturing, recycling, and disposal. They also maintain a transparent list of materials that are not accepted. Party Without Plastic speaks out about greenwashing and uses their platform to inspire and inform their community about the importance of reducing plastic waste. They are registered with Work for Good and donate five percent of annual net profits to The Earth Restoration Service. Party Without Plastic is a member of the Organisation for Responsible Business and the Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Herne Bay, England, United Kingdom
Beth’s Bridal aims to increase sustainability within the wedding industry and provide a boutique experience for brides on a budget in the United Kingdom. They rescue ex-sample designer wedding dresses from bridal stores and offer them at affordable rates. Beth’s Bridal focuses on reducing waste, cutting carbon emissions, and supporting local suppliers. They use solar panel energy and water heating, recycled and recyclable paper packaging, and environmentally responsible cleaning supplies. Beth’s Bridal is a member of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance.
Chandigarh, India
Dhiyana creates upcycled textile products that reduce waste to landfill and create living wage employment opportunities for underprivileged women. They specialize in bags, accessories, and housewares made from pre-consumer fabric scraps. All products are handcrafted in India by women artisans.
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Kaudulla Farm was started to create sustainable livelihood opportunities, ensure food security, foster community development, support vulnerable populations, and promote environmental sustainability in Polonnaruwa District. They are focused on using sustainable agriculture practices to grow non-toxic local food. Kaudulla Farm offers agricultural education opportunities and is developing ecotourism experiences and renewable energy systems for irrigation and on-site buildings. They operate under Sylvia Lanka Foundation, a registered not-for-profit organization, and use all profits to support healthcare, education, and wellbeing initiatives in Polonnaruwa and throughout Sri Lanka.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
EKAI produces clothing from sustainably sourced materials to reduce environmental impact. They launched with swimwear made from Oeko-Tex certified recycled plastic, neckties made from ahimsa silk, and clothing made from aloe vera leaves, lotus stems, bamboo pulp, banana stalks, and regenerated cotton lint. EKAI clothing is ethically made in Sri Lanka.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
LukeEco.Women produces handmade upcycled bags and hats that reduce waste and create income opportunities for economically marginalized women near St Luke’s Church in Borella. They collect packaging waste, train local women in the production process, and help market the finished products. They also offer free repairs. LukeEco.Women is a voluntary initiative. All proceeds go to the women creating the bags.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Foodaze offers spice blends and other natural foods that are handcrafted in small batches from locally sourced ingredients. They purchase homegrown herbs, spices, and coconut oil from farming families in Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya and raw Muscovado sugar from farming families in Moneragala. Foodaze works with their suppliers to ensure all products are free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and other additives.
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