Our Brands

The Olive Training and Consultancy supports charities, voluntary sector organizations, social enterprises, and others to remain purpose-aligned and progress their social impact missions and objectives. They specialize in strategy development, impact assessment, executive support, change management, communications, project development, staff training, and workshop facilitation. The Olive has a tiered pricing system and provides pro bono services to organizations in need. They are a founding member of Small Charity Friendly Collective and a member of Social Enterprise UK and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.

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.

The Pearl Protectors strive to protect Sri Lanka's marine environment by raising awareness about the beauty of marine ecosystems, bringing together passionate individuals, and initiating projects to reduce plastic waste. Their Pearl Protectors Approved certification scheme recognizes restaurants that avoid single use plastic and minimize waste. The three levels correspond to depth layers in the ocean: Euphotic, Disphotic, and Aphotic. The Pearl Protectors also organize an annual plastic PET bottle Christmas tree to raise awareness about plastic pollution and marine conservation.

The Peoples Hub is an online solutions platform that aims to build lives and catalyze change through empowerment and digital communication. The platform makes it easier for people to connect, access help, and provide support with full transparency and accountability. They also offer consulting services related to search engine optimization, social media campaigns, and event management. The Peoples Hub brings people together around hunger, health, education, gender equality, homelessness, debt, energy, and other issues to address root causes and break the cycle of poverty. They are registered as a Community Interest Company.

The Period Project helps reduce period poverty and menstrual stigma in Sri Lanka through awareness campaigns and donations. They raise funds through secondhand book sales and other initiatives, donate menstrual products to girls in local schools and orphanages, and help support the transition to compostable and reusable products. The Period Project is a voluntary effort by a group of secondary students.

The Pheasant is a casual fine dining restaurant on Cape Cod that focuses on locally sourced food made from sustainably farmed and fished ingredients. They share information on local farms and other suppliers online. All of the seafood on their menu is wild caught, seasonal, and landed in local New England waters. The Pheasant uses compostable takeaway containers, hosts film nights and events, and supports local community initiatives.

The Pitch Place connects freelance journalists with commissioning editors to create job opportunities, protect press freedom, and amplify underrepresented voices. Their global news and media networking platform enables journalists to pitch stories, photographs, multimedia content, broadcasts, videos, and print pieces to editors while helping editors find on-location journalists whenever and wherever breaking news happens. The Pitch Place also offers coaching to help journalists improve their pitches and ensures that underrepresented voices can help shape the public discourse. They use an escrow-based payment system to ensure fair and timely compensation. The Pitch Place is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists and the National Association of Science Writers.

The Plant Factory provides organic seedlings, fertilizer, and home gardening kits to encourage people to grow their own food. They use homemade compost and coconut coir and specialize in heirloom vegetable varieties that were developed for taste and health benefits. The Plant Factory aims to raise awareness that"growing your own food is like printing your own money."

The Postcard Edit is a discovery platform and marketplace for underrepresented designers. They feature unique pieces and small batch collections from independent brands founded by women and people of color. The Postcard Edit prioritizes handcrafted techniques and sustainable production practices. Past collections have included hand block printed scarves and robes, zero waste apparel made from upcycled materials, and hand dyed batik.

The Present Movement connects entrepreneurs with social initiatives to create a more inclusive and equitable world. Their matching service makes it easier to contribute time, resources, and expertise to meaningful projects that support the overlooked and unseen, and their events and meetups bring entrepreneurs together to tackle complex social and environmental challenges. The Present also manages a number of direct campaigns. Room for Change partners with hotels to provide five rooms to the economically homeless. Big Hug sells upcycled sweatshirts and donates the profits to charity. Het Idealenboek is a book about how to put your ideals into action, De Idealenpodcast features conversations with changemakers, and De Idealenspreker is a speaker booking agency. The Present is a foundation with Algemeen Nut Beogende Installing (ANBI) status and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.

The Progress Playbook aims to accelerate the shift to a fairer, more sustainable world by highlighting pockets of real progress and creating a blueprint for decision-makers everywhere to follow. Their digital publication covers policies and projects that are contributing to sustainable development and the renewable energy transition and could be replicated elsewhere. It serves as a resource for policymakers, corporate executives, civil society groups, and ordinary citizens. The Progress Playbook is committed to only publishing well-researched, objective, and accurate information. They work with Clean Creatives South Africa to prevent greenwashing.

The Reconnect Project is closing Australia's digital divide by providing refurbished mobile devices to people in need, reconnecting them with family, friends, and essential services. They accept donations of old, broken, and unwanted mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, securely erase all data, repair and refurbish the devices as needed, and distribute them through caseworkers. The Reconnect Project works with women's shelters, homelessness agencies, refugee and asylum seeker support organizations, youth outreach programs, and other social service providers. Their repair shop in southern Sydney also provides repair technician training courses and offers repair services for all types of consumer electronics to minimize e-waste. The Reconnect Project is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) and Charitable Reuse Australia. Any surplus is reinvested towards their purpose.

The Refill Shoppe is "changing the world one bottle at a time" by offering zero waste and bulk bath, body, home, and cleaning products in their Ventura, California store and online. Visitors to the Shoppe are able to bring their own bottles or purchase a reusable glass, plastic, or reusable container. Online Subscription customers choose a refill pouch size. Empty pouches can be returned to the Shoppe in a reusable envelope with prepaid postage, where they are cleaned, dried, sanitized with UV light, and refilled for the next customer. Products are safe for septic systems and greywater and free from chlorine, optical brighteners, carcinogens, neurotoxins, respiratory irritants, skin sensitizers, endocrine disruptors, ozone depleting substances, toxic metals, phosphates, common allergens and asthmagens, synthetic fragrances and artificial dyes. The Refill Shoppe is a certified B Corporation and a member 1% For the Planet. They make monthly donations to local and international environmental nonprofits.

The Relish produces natural food and drinks to support local farmers and provide a healthy alternative to imported options with artificial ingredients. They specialize in herb-infused lemonade and detox beverages made with lemon, lemongrass, cinnamon, vanilla, rosemary, mint, lavender, and other herbs sourced from their own home garden and from Good Market vendors. Proceeds are donated to a children's education charity twice a year.

The Rock Salt offers natural mineral deodorant in Sri Lanka as an alternative to synthetic deodorants made with parabens and heavy metals. They supply potassium alum crystals and sprays with antibacterial properties. The Rock Salt provides special discounts to students.

The Rooster's Farm aims to feed their family and the community with healthy GMO-free food and protect the environment for future generations. They raise traditional varieties of village chickens (gam kukula) that are well-adapted to local conditions according to free range poultry standards. The animals are protected from predators but are able to move freely and practice natural behavior. The Rooster's Farm coordinates with local authorities and follows best practices for health and the environment. They maintain an unusually high number of roosters in the flock in order to produce fertile eggs and increase the population of traditional heirloom varieties. The Rooster's Farm welcomes visitors and shares experiences with anyone interested in natural farming.

The Santaceptor is a community fundraiser that spreads joy while raising money for local charities in Bury. Each year during the Christman season, PC Claus travels in a customized police interceptor vehicle to deliver treats to local children, while volunteer helpers and sponsors collect donations to benefit the chosen charity. All families are able to participate in the festivities regardless of their financial situation. The Santaceptor aims to inspire good behavior, create unforgettable memories for local children, provide an opportunity for local fundraising and social engagement, and foster a sense of community. By transitioning to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel and electric vehicles, they have reduced carbon emissions by 95 percent. The Santaceptor is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and reinvests all surplus towards the selected charity. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK.

The Saree Library is a saree rental platform that makes it easier for Sri Lankan women to reduce consumption and participate in the sharing economy. In addition to renting their own inventory, The Saree Library also has a Suppliership Initiative so that participating women can lend sarees on the platform. The Saree Library coordinates delivery and cleaning and shares 50 percent of the rental price with the supplier. Payments are quick and transparent. The goal is to develop a community of like-minded, environmentally conscious women and reduce the waste associated with occasion wear. The Saree Library is committed to responsible operations. Paper courier invoices are recycled with Eco Friends Sri Lanka, and sarees that can no longer be used are donated to the Sari Connection.

These Hands empowers and supports a network of grassroots community innovators through a co-creative design process approach and a text message based social network platform. They organize Build It Workshops to teach participants how to make low-cost, useful technologies, Creative Capacity Building Training Workshops for communities facing shared livelihood challenges, and International Development Design Summits that bring together diverse participants to co-create appropriate technologies and ventures with local communities. They also support rural innovation centers, small grant competitions, chapter meetings, cross-border exchange visits, and exhibitions. These Hands focuses on locally available raw materials and reusing or repurposing all waste. Their social network includes an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) platform so that it is accessible in regions with limited internet accessibility. These Hands is part of the International Development Innovation Network, Falling Walls Engage, and the Edmund Hillary Fellowship.

The Shampoo Bar Kathmandu produces natural shampoo, soap, and shaving bars that are better for your hair, scalp, skin, and for the planet. Their products are made from premium oils and Himalayan Ayurvedic herbs with no plastic bottles, animal products, detergents, sulfates, petrochemicals, or other synthetic additives. The team engages in continuous research and development and has transitioned to responsibly manufactured, plastic-free ingredients and packaging materials that are sustainably sourced and biodegradable. Popular products include neem lemongrass bars, mint charcoal bars, nettle clay bars, palmarosa whipped face and body butter, and natural deodorant. Priority is given to ingredients with organic or Demeter biodynamic certification. The Shampoo Bar Kathmandu reinvests in supporting their employees and planting trees and works closely with other organizations committed to environmental protection.