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Welcome to the 51 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in October 2022! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Uruguay, Peru, Bermuda, Haiti, United States, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Jordan, Palestine, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Australia. More than 2,529 enterprises across 89 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. 
Logan Central, Queensland, Australia
Mantua Sewing Studio provides local, ethical design and manufacturing services for Australian brands and creates meaningful training and employment pathways for women from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Their unique vocational training and work experience program helps these women reduce social isolation, overcome barriers to employment, build financial independence, and become connected and contributing members of their communities. As a local manufacturing center, Mantua also provides an alternative to the negative social and environmental impacts of off-shore manufacturing and the fast fashion industry. They offer design consultations, pattern making, sampling, grading, and production with low minimum order quantities. Brands are able to produce quality, long-lasting garments with minimal waste and fewer carbon miles. Mantua Sewing Studio is a registered charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and reinvests all profits towards their mission.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States and Moreau, Haiti
Vetiver Solutions partners with Haitian farmers to invest in sustainable agriculture and grow a poverty-free Haiti. They support community-led vetiver grass and beekeeping initiatives in the village of Moreau to help farmers earn reliable income while preventing soil erosion, protecting pollinators, and caring for local ecosystems. The farmers’ products are used to create lotion bars, lip balm, bottled honey, and other natural products. A vetiver fiber yarn is under development. Vetiver Solutions is registered as a Public Benefit Corporation and reinvests their profits into the community through their Agricultural Development Fund and Community Development Fund. These funds are used to pay for trainings, additional materials, and community projects. Vetiver Solutions is a member of Fair Trade Federation. Their personal care products are certified cruelty free by Leaping Bunny.
Isiolo, Kenya
BeadWORKS creates opportunities for pastoralist women in northern Kenya to translate their traditional beading skills into income while retaining a semi-nomadic lifestyle and conserving natural resources and wildlife. It is an initiative that emerged from the Northern Rangelands Trust, a membership organization owned and led by community conservancies. BeadWORKS works with the community conservancies to organize self-governed women’s groups and provide the women with training, resources, and support to create quality beaded jewelry, accessories, and housewares and earn a sustainable income. This enables the women to improve their families’ lives without resorting to environmentally damaging activities or competing with wildlife for natural resources. BeadWORKS also brings women from different communities and cultures together, which increases understanding and reduces tribal conflict. Star Beaders, who handle quality control and deadlines, are now leading savings groups and connecting women to credit cooperatives. BeadWORKS is a provisional member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and is Certified Wildlife Friendly. They contribute five percent of total sales to the community conservancies of northern Kenya.
London, England, United Kingdom
Luminary Bakery creates premium baked goods and provides training, work experience, paid employment, and community to some of London’s most disadvantaged women. They are known for their cafes, mini cakes, brownies, wedding cakes, corporate gifting and events, cookbook, and baking classes. The bakeries and cafes raise awareness, mobilize support, and provide paid employment opportunities for graduates and alumni. Women are referred to Luminary by a support service because they have experienced gender-based violence and multiple forms of disadvantage. During the first 12 months of the Employability and Independence Training Programme, they receive trauma-informed support, gain life skills and employability skills, learn to bake to a professional standard, and receive a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification. Over the next 12 months, they receive ongoing support and access to paid apprenticeships and employment with Luminary or partner organizations, and at the end of 24 months, they transition into the alumni network. The program is designed to break cycles of poverty, violence, and disadvantage once and for all. Luminary Bakery reinvests its resources towards this mission.
Ramallah, Palestine
Al-Reef Fair Trade was started in 1993 to provide promotional, marketing, and manufacturing services for Palestinian agricultural cooperatives and ensure women and small-scale farmers in marginalized rural areas have access to fair prices and sustainable livelihood opportunities. They supply organic virgin and extra virgin olive oil, medjoul dates, almonds, sundried tomatoes, za’atar, maftoul Palestinian couscous, freekeh, olive paste, date paste, and olive oil soap to local and international markets. Al Reef Fair Trade has USDA and EU organic certification and is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization.
Briar Hill, Victoria, Australia
Sport for All dissolves barriers to sport and social inclusion across Australia while also reducing waste. Their Boots for All recycling charity has been collecting new and nearly new sporting goods for redistribution to children and adults in need since 2006. By providing free sports kits, they increase fitness and active participation in sport for people who would otherwise be excluded. Sport for All also operates Australia’s first social enterprise sports store, which improves access to low cost repurposed sporting goods and provides training and employment pathways for people experiencing barriers to employment. They offer a home collection service for individual donors and a collection partner program for community sports clubs, businesses, and schools. Sporting goods that are not reusable are sent to locally based recyclers. Boots for All is a registered charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and reinvests all profits towards their mission.
Hamilton, Bermuda
CariGenetics is building genomic capacity in the Caribbean to foster collaboration, drive innovation, ensure health equity, and support biodiversity conservation. Diverse genomic datasets are critical for equitable pharmaceutical development, access to precision medicine, and improved health outcomes, but currently more than 85 percent of the global genomic database is comprised of European ethnicities, and the Caribbean genome is not represented. CariGenetics is creating the first secure genomic database and biobank in and for the Caribbean. This will enable Caribbean people to own and monetize their own data and create new opportunities for local hospitals to provide 21st century patient care. CariGenetics is also conducting biodiversity genomic work to protect Caribbean species and respond to climate change. They are currently producing the first reference genome of the cahow, Bermuda’s national bird. CariGenetics is part of the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium. They operate as a social enterprise and reinvest at least half of all profits towards their social and environmental mission.
East Jakarta, Indonesia
Pekerti Fair Trade was formed in 1975 to increase the income of marginalized rural producers in Indonesia through the development and sale of fair trade handicrafts. They provide design support, training, business services, financing, and market access for a network of fair trade producer groups throughout the country. Their training programs focus on the implementation of fair trade principles, particularly related to gender, health and safety in the workplace, and the use of safe, environmentally responsible materials. Pekerti provides a 50 percent advance payment before production begains. Producers can also access zero interest loans for production improvements through a revolving loan fund and low interest loans through the KOPERTI savings and credit cooperative. Other programs include accident insurance, scholarships for producers’ children, and emergency aid and economic support for disaster survivors. Pekerti actively promotes the fair trade movement in Indonesia through training programs, media campaigns, and fair trade events. They are a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Sun Produce Cooperative was started by a group of farmers in Arizona to increase the viability of small-acreage farms, expand access to fresh, healthy, locally produced food, and transform Arizona’s food system. By coordinating production, aggregation, and distribution, they are able to supply a greater variety and volume of products, open new market opportunities, and benefit from shared branding, marketing, and economies of scale. Buyers can choose from products that are Certified Naturally Grown, USDA Organic, regenerative, pesticide free, hydroponic, aquaponic, and wild harvested. Sun Produce supplies families, schools, hospitals, farmers markets, restaurants, independent grocers, and wholesalers. They work with partners to serve low income and nutritionally at-risk communities. Sun Produce is structured as a multi-stakeholder cooperative and includes producer, distributor, buyer, and market specialist members. They are part of Arizona Food Systems Network.
Agushi, Ghana
ASIGE improves the lives of women and girls in northern Ghana through skill development and sustainable livelihood diversification. They specialize in hand woven baskets and shopping bags made from locally harvested elephant grass. More than 90 percent of the women artisans are not able to read and write, and they use their proceeds to support girls’ education. ASIGE covers secondary school costs for girls in need, offers vocational training for teen mothers, provides reusable sanitary pads to enable rural girls to stay in school, and organizes reproductive health education. They actively work for social inclusion and environmental protection. ASIGE is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Salem, Wales, United Kingdom
Earth To Earth Organics creates handmade vegan skincare that protects your skin and the planet. They use responsibly sourced natural and organic ingredients to produce butters, oils, and washes that are safe for all skin types and can help soothe eczema, psoriasis, and dry sensitive skin. Earth to Earth prioritizes glass, aluminium, and cardboard packaging that is easily recycled or biodegradable. The family recently moved to the Welsh countryside so they can grow their own ingredients, restore and build the soil and biodiversity, and connect with local growers and land protectors. Earth to Earth Organics gifts free organic seed packs to their customers and plants trees with every order.
Huanchaco, Peru
London, England, United Kingdom
Kaneo offers reusable Christmas crackers to cut single use waste without compromising on joy. Their unique design has a sliding mechanism, sticky snaps, and personalizable name tags with a QR code that can be scanned for jokes and challenges. Kaneo Crackers can be purchased once and refilled with new gifts each year. They offer a selection of plastic-free gifts online as well as recommendations for other thoughtful treats that fit within the crackers. Kaneo works with a Sedex certified manufacturing partner and donates 10 percent of sales to The Salvation Army. They are part of the Hatch Enterprise community.
Lahore, Pakistan
Marjaan Botanicals creates natural hair and skin care from locally sourced herbs to support a toxin free lifestyle, women’s empowerment, and a prosperous Pakistan. They use ingredients from Tibb-e-Nabawi, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine to produce shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, soaps, scrubs, moisturizers, deodorants, toothpaste, and baby care. All products are vegan and cruelty free. Marjaan Botanicals offers complimentary consultations to support customers with psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, and other skin and hair conditions.
Houston, Texas, United States
Montie & Joie creates upcycled, vintage-inspired clothing and unique home goods with a focus on bringing connection, empowerment, and joy to both their artisans and their customers. Their team in Guatemala is located on Lake Atitlan and uses traditional hand embroidery techniques to give secondhand denim new life. Their team in Kenya is located in Tsavo National Park and creates unique handmade baskets and bags from local sisal fiber. Montie & Joie enables these artisans create a better life for their families and share their craft with the world. They use their platform to raise awareness about ethical consumption and sustainable fashion.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Friends of the Third World has been “digging at the roots of poverty” since 1972. They operate a community center, a cooperative print shop, and a fair trade retail store out of a historic building in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They also offer employment training for low income adults and technical assistance and fiscal sponsorship for cooperatives and community based projects. Friends of the Third World works with 80 fair trade partners across 35 countries to import, wholesale, and market fair trade coffee, tea, spices, rice, chocolate, and handmade crafts. They are a member Fair Trade Federation, Green America, and the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives. Friends of the Third World is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all proceeds towards their social mission.
Dhankuta, Nepal
Khetipati Organics was started to empower smallholder farmers in the eastern hills of Nepal by promoting organic practices, minimizing post harvest losses, providing stable prices, and improving market access. They specialize in graded fresh produce, local spices like Nasse ginger, large black cardamom, Akabare chili, wild Timmur pepper, and Himalayan turmeric, and dehydrated and freeze dried fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Khetipati Organics works with local farmers to grow crops that have high demand and meet market standards. Their integrated farm, cold stores, and processing facilities create local employment opportunities in Dhankuta for the Aathpahariya Rais indigenous ethnic community, many of whom are also returnee migrant workers, and first generation working women. They use renewable energy and sustainable technologies and compost all biodegradable waste. Khetipati Organics is currently developing a line of ready-to-eat adventure meals under The Laughing Sherpa brand for mountaineers and expedition climbers as a local alternative to imported expedition food. A percent of all profits will be used to support mountaineering sherpa communities.
Galapagar, Spain
Afrikable uses fair trade to empower women and support economic development in Kenya. They started with a textile producer group in Lamu and expanded to producer groups for recycled waste products, beaded jewelry, and beaded sandals. Afrikable provides training, literacy programs, fair trade wages, a safe working environment, and interest free micro loans for women coming from extreme poverty. They support workers’ children by providing free early childhood education, nutritious food, after school workshops, and school scholarships. Afrikable contributes to environmental protection on Lamu through school programs, the Lamu Recycling Solution Project, and monthly Harembee Day cleanups. They raise international awareness through volunteer opportunities and Solidarity Vacations. Afrikable is registered as a not-for-profit organization in Spain and under the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya. They are a provisional member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Delhi, India
Arras works for a cleaner and healthier planet through sustainable clothing production. They specialize in hand spun, hand woven eri silk, also known as ahimsa silk or peace silk, from the North East Region of India. They also use organically grown rain-fed kala cotton, GOTS certified organic cotton, and locally grown conventional cotton, which they are in the process of phasing out. The ahimsa silk and organic cotton fabrics are naturally dyed with indigo, turmeric, lac, madder, and other indigenous plants. All products and packaging are free from plastics and synthetic fibers. Arras provides training, workshops, and interest-free micro loans to their weavers and artisans and is committed to women’s empowerment, fair trade practices, and rural economic development. They are a member of Catalyst 2030.
Upton Grey, England, United Kingdom
Maraba is a coffee liqueur that supports Rwanda’s coffee communities. It emerged from a close collaboration between Gorilla Spirits Co, Moon Roast Coffee, and small-scale specialty coffee producers in northern Rwanda. Moon Roast roasts and grinds the beans at their craft roastery just a few miles from the Gorilla Spirits distillery in Hampshire. Gorilla Spirits cold brews the coffee beans with alcohol in small batches for 72 hours to gently extract the flavors before turning it into the finished liqueur and bottling it in post-consumer recycled glass. Maraba Coffee Liqueur donates 10 percent of the profits from each bottle to Kula Project, which helps eradicate poverty through the development of female entrepreneurs in Rwanda’s coffee communities. They run a 15-month business fellowship that provides industry training, business investment, and life and leadership skills, empowering felloss to build profitable businesses, raise healthy families, and send their children to school.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
London, England, United Kingdom
Maeterna produces natural vegan skin care with a focus on creating employment opportunities for immigrant women. Their flagship product is a gender neutral facial oil made from a blend of more than 20 botanical oils. Maeterna sources from organic suppliers, packs their products in wildflower seed paper boxes, and includes thank you cards that spotlight Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) women artists. They donate to Women for Refugee Women.
New Delhi, India
CFM Market Linkages creates sustainable livelihood opportunities, empowers women, and helps marginalized artisans in India move from poverty to economic independence. They partner with artisan communities and assist with product innovation, design, skill development, process improvements, seed capital, quality assurance training, and access to global markets. CFM Market Linkages specializes in jewelry, bags, and housewares made from recycled brass, fabric, plastic, and paper and sustainably sourced natural mango wood, bone, horn, raffia, and jute. They ensure artisans have fair wages and a safe working environment, and they offer an after-school program fo underprivileged children. CFM Market Linkages is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Montevideo, Uruguay and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mercado PAX is an online marketplace in Uruguay and Argentina that makes it easier to purchase local food, personal care, home goods, clothing, accessories, children’s products, and gift boxes that create positive change in the world. Each PAX product is developed to solve social and environmental problems. Customers are able to choose their impact priorities and search by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mercado PAX provides transparent information on ingredients, materials, who makes each product, and their purpose. They work closely with suppliers and support them to develop their businesses. Mercado PAX uses their platform to raise awareness about ethical consumption and sustainability.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
One Less produces socially and environmentally responsible T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, socks, and hoodies in India as a local, homegrown alternative to fast fashion. They use locally sourced bamboo and GOTS certified organic cotton fabrics and OEKO-TEX certified azo-free dyes. Their dyeing partner has a circular closed loop system that purifies water for reuse. The dyed fabric is cut to minimize waste and stitched by highly skilled, fairly compensated workers in a safe and healthy space. The finished product is packaged in recycled mailers with plantable seed paper and plastic-free stickers. One Less partners with Mukul Madhav Foundation to plant a fruit-bearing tree for every purchase. The trees are planted in Panawadi village on land belonging to local farmers and irrigated with a solar pump provided by Scitech Park.
Essex, England, United Kingdom
Krī Skincare produces vegan skincare in the United Kingdom from a carefully curated selection of evidence-based ingredients. They prioritize Soil Association certified organic oils and Ecocert and COSMOS approved emulsifiers and preservatives. All products are packed in recyclable glass containers and are available with aluminium lids so returning customers can reuse plastic pumps and dispensers. Cartons are made from Forest Stewardship Council certified paperboard and printed with vegetable inks, and packing materials are plastic free and compostable. Krī Skincare donates a portion of their annual revenue to fund tropical forest restoration through World Land Trust (WLT) and their local partners. They also provide in-kind products to small charities for auctions and other fundraising activities. Krī Skincare is certified cruelty free by Leaping Bunny. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of the B Corp Beauty Coalition.
New Delhi, India
Sonica Sarna has developed an ecosystem of sustainable brands, consumers, designers, and artisans to help make fashion a force for good. They design their own line of clothing, accessories, and housewares with a focus on maximizing benefits to artisans and minimizing waste and environmental impact. They also offer sustainability workshops, master classes, consultations, sourcing, and production services to raise awareness and help designers and brands develop ethical and sustainable supply chains. Their network includes a Fair Trade USA certified factory, more than 30 sustainable textile mills, more than 40 artisan community partners, and Project Thrive, a sewing center for at-risk women from the slums of New Delhi. Sonica Sarna specializes in organic and sustainable fabrics, natural dyes, zero waste design, fair trade practices, and supporting vulnerable artisan communities.
London, England, United Kingdom
Honey Bee Good produces certified food safe beeswax and vegan wax wraps as a zero waste alternative to single-use plastic cling film and plastic bags. The wraps are handmade in London from OEKO-TEX certified cotton, natural beeswax or candellila wax, sustainably tapped damar resin, and extra virgin olive oil. They are reusable for at least a year and are compostable at end of life. Honey Bee Good uses renewable energy, minimal water, plastic free packaging, and the most environmentally responsible delivery options available. They donate five percent of profits from their Ocean Collection to Oceana.
London, England, United Kingdom
Purple Mash started with educational software and an online platform used in thousands of schools worldwide and has expanded into print books that make a difference. Their independent publishing company seeks books with a positive world message. They accept direct submissions from authors and work with educators to cocreate Purple Mash online teaching resources to support the use of the books in schools. Each book is partnered with a relevant charity to raise money and awareness for important causes. For example, sales of Kobe Ketchup and the Food Bank Adventure support Bankuet, a zero waste food donation platform for food banks, sales of REDCAP support ActionAid programs for women and girls living in poverty, and sales of Striker Boy support Mind, the mental health charity. Order fulfillment is done in partnership with 2econd Chance, a not-for-profit community interest company.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
EcoKaari upcycles single-use waste plastic and creates livelihood opportunities for rural women and youth. They collect hard-to-recycle plastic bags, multilayer packaging, shiny gift wrap, and old audio and video cassette tapes. The plastic is cleaned with biodegradable soap and minimal water, made into fabric using traditional charkha spinning wheels and handlooms, and stitched into unique bags, housewares, custom products, and corporate gifts. The entire process is manual. No electricity, heat, or synthetic chemicals are required. EcoKaari is committed to closing the loop. They repurpose offcuts, offer free lifetime repair, and take back end-of-lifecycle products for repurposing or responsible disposal.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Garden Hoes is a sustainable urban farm in Phoenix, Arizona that offers seasonal produce, eggs, fresh juice, plant starts, and custom garden planning services. They are a femme-forward initiative that aims to shine a light on all the great things women do. Garden Hoes encourages barter, contributes to free markets, accepts food stamps, and sponsors community gardens and service projects for underserved communities.
Az-Zarqa, Jordan
Tribalogy works with vulnerable Syrian, Palestinian, and Jordanian women artisans in Jordan to achieve economic independence and create a better tomorrow for their families. They specialize in modern housewares, bags, and accessories that integrate traditional hand embroidered designs. Tribalogy was started by a Japanese fashion designer who moved to Jordan in 2008 and began working with both refugees and local women from disadvantaged communities. They are a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and part of MADE51 by UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency.
London, England, United Kingdom
Raise Snacks specializes in affordable, nutrient-rich, natural snacks and helps feed children at risk of hunger in the United Kingdom. They use roasted nuts and seeds, gluten-free oats, and chicory root to produce snacks that are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Raise Snacks sources from accredited suppliers in the United Kingdom and the European Union and is committed to transitioning to environmentally responsible packaging. They raise awareness about diversity and inclusion and donate one percent of sales to Magic Breakfast through Work for Good.
Panadura, Sri Lanka
Lumala Bikes aims to make quality, environmentally responsible modes of transport accessible and affordable for all. They were founded in 1953 as a bicycle trader and began importing Lumala brand bicycles from Japan in 1975. In 1985, they bought the Lumala brand, machinery, and equipment and began manufacturing and exporting bicycles from Sri Lanka. They promote bicycles as being better for users’ health, the environment, and the country’s foreign exchange. They recently introduced a line of affordable, zero emission electric bikes. Lumala has transitioned their manufacturing process from fossil fuel dependency to biomass briquettes made from waste from the furniture industry that surrounds their factory. They provide employment opportunities for graduates from the nearby Ratmalana School for the Deaf. Lumala is a Sedex member and SMETA audited.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Dhaaga creates natural linen clothing and housewares “to preserve our future.” Linen is made from the flax plant and requires 20 times less water than the production of cotton. Dhaaga focuses on small-batch, on-demand production to avoid waste and long-lasting, timeless designs to extend product life. Fabric offcuts are upcycled and used in their home collection, and all products and packaging are fully compostable. Dhaaga is committed to fair wages, ethical trading practices, and community service. They support a village in rural Maharashtra with school supplies, fresh water access, and other basic needs.
Williams, Arizona, United States
Black Ranch is a regenerative farm in northern Arizona that is building soil, native grass pasture, and closed loop systems. They specialize in soy-free, pastured poultry and pork. Black Ranch is supported by Food Animals Concern Trust (FACT), a national nonprofit focused on humane farming.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Future Minds Network was founded on the belief that young people can achieve far more than we think, and by working with them, we can unlock the full potential of humanity to solve the world’s toughest problems. They help young people practice 21st century skills to build their own startups and access employment opportunities. Future Minds Network partners with high schools and universities across Australia to offer workshops, two-week hackathons, and semester-long bootcamps. Programs focus on creativity, emotional intelligence, complex problem solving, strategic decision making, and cognitive flexibility. They also map youth-related organizations in Australia, curate a list of social impact and startup resources, and maintain an alumni portal. Future Minds Network participates in social impact networks like Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC).
Ongata Rongai, Kenya
Wonderland aims to increase food security and nutrition in Africa through sustainable agricultural practices. They promote vertical farming and other techniques to produce affordable, nutritious food for low income urban and surburban families. Wonderland is committed to organic principles, consumer health and safety, good working conditions, and environmental conservation.
Chazelles, France
Hamac del Sol supplies luxury hammocks from Latin America as a way of celebrating and preserving a pre-Columbian heritage that is more than 1,000 years old. Each region has its own history, tradition, and philosophy on the construction and use of the hammock. Hamac del Sol partners with artisan cooperatives and family businesses in Colombia, Nicaragua, and Mexico that have a focus on ethical practices and environmental responsibility. Their hammocks are woven on traditional looms and hand finished. No electricity is required. The Nicaraguan hammocks are made from recycled cotton and the Colombian hammocks are made from locally grown cotton. Hamac del Sol is committed to fair trade practices and is a provisional member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Kudavali, Maharashtra, India
Project 1000 is an upcycling initiative by Shanti Seva Nidhi Trust to generate creative employment opportunities for rural women in Maharashtra and help them achieve financial autonomy and respect in society. They specialize in hand woven and hand crocheted bags and housewares made from salvaged textile waste and natural materials. Products are made with no electricity. Project 1000 provides skills training, an entrepreneurial platform, mentoring, wellness coaching, health benefits, and accommodations for disabilities. The women make their own decisions about product design and development, salaries, work locations, and work schedules. Project 1000 partners with Flourish India to promote sustainable products and social change.
Dankotuwa, Sri Lanka
Nootz offers a range of vegan coconut smoothies made in Sri Lanka from natural tropical ingredients. The product range was created through a year of research and development and sampling sessions with people around the world. By developing Sri Lankan owned products, they are able to create more equitable agricultural value chains and increase the share of income that goes to farming, processing, and supplier communities. Nootz ingredients are certified organic according to USDA, EU, and JAS standards.
Entebbe, Uganda
Nutravest was started to improve agricultural supply chains and market access in Uganda, increase farmers’ incomes, promote food security, and attract young people to agriculture. They work with farmers that grow maize, legumes, rice, coffee, sunflower seeds, cassava, banana, and other commercial crops and help them avoid profiteering middlemen and sell their products directly to a network of buyers. Nutravest is part of African Food Changemakers.
Lusaka, Zambia
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
Woodella creates unique handpainted wooden jewelry that is made to last. They specialize in designs inspired by nature and Sri Lankan culture. Woodella uses sustainably sourced wood and nontoxic paints and finishes.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Justice for Animals is dedicated to eradicating rabies and creating a just world for animals in Sri Lanka. They raise awareness about responsible pet ownership, employ a veterinary team for free spay, neuter, and vaccination campaigns, and organize feeding programs and adoptions for dogs and cats. Just for Animals is registered as a not-for-profit organization and raises funds through community support. They collect and sell secondhand books and preloved clothing.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ru Designer uses recycled metal, upcycled vintage jewelry pieces, old coins, cutlery, and offcut and repurposed gemstones to create unique, handmade jewelry in Sri Lanka. They offer rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets in environmentally responsible packaging with guaranteed after sales services. Ru Designer provides equipment and materials so that skilled women artisans have the option to work from home. They use a portion of profits to support the education of artisans’ children, and they contribute to charity initiatives by the Women Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC). Ru Designer is registered under the Gem and Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka.
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Redhi Paduru creates unique patchwork quilts and floor mats to minimize waste and provide livelihood opportunities for underprivileged women. They use discarded fabrics and offer a lifetime repair service. The initiative provides women with an opportunity to share their talents and earn extra income in their free time.
Radawadunna, Sri Lanka
Trendy Handy provides environmentally responsible, locally made alternatives to plastic products. They specialize in affordable cane, reed, palmyra, and wood housewares, kitchen supplies, and accessories that are handmade in the rural village of Radawadunna. Cane is sourced from licensed suppliers and the other materials are collected locally. They raise awareness about the benefits of switching to natural, local materials.
Bandaragama, Sri Lanka
Miss NuTri produces nutritious jackfruit seed energy balls to support healthy living. Local jackfruit seed powder, chocolate, cashew, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and almonds are sourced from other Good Market approved enterprises. Miss NuTri uses a portion of their proceeds to support disabled young people in rural areas.
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Mini Treasures uses garment factory waste, preloved clothing, and offcuts to create affordable upcycled housewares and accessories. They promote recycling and environmental responsibility, contribute to a cancer hospital, and support local families in need.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nutz & Seeds offers nutritious natural breakfast cereal and snack mixes to support healthy living. They source nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and other ingredients from local Good Market approved enterprises. Nutz & Seeds is committed to environmentally responsible packaging and donating to low income groups.
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