Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
Dahliah Duta Utama manufactures natural microbial fertilizers in Indonesia to build soil, increase harvests, and improve farmer income and welfare. Their flagship product, Agrodyke, releases bound nutrients through microbial activity, breaks down compacted soil layers, improves root penetration, and inhibits the development of pathogenic bacteria. Dahliah Duta Utama also offers herbal animal feed for improved livestock health. Their inputs can be applied in low amounts and are packaged in small, accessible sizes to meet the needs of small-scale farmers. Dahliah Duta Utama supports sustainable agriculture by reducing reliance on imported agrichemical fertilizers made from petrochemicals.
Daily Dump uses design to reduce waste, improve material recovery, enable better livelihoods, change mindsets and behavior, and inspire voluntary collective action. They make it easier for people to reduce their household waste and produce high quality compost by offering home and community composters, composting accessories, demos, workshops, visits, and learning materials, and a collection of zero waste products. Daily Dump shares designs under a Creative Commons license. Their signature range of terracotta composters are made by traditional potter communities and are available in Bangalore and through licensed partners in other regions. Recyclable plastic composters, compost accessories, and zero waste products can be shipped throughout India. Daily Dump supports the Waste Pickers Alliance and donates compost to farmers. They are part of Catalyst 2030, Women Transforming India, Schwab Social Entrepreneurs, and other networks.
Dalit Goods Co supports Dalit people in India by raising awareness about the oppression they have experienced, creating livelihood opportunities, and using product sales to fund schools, children's homes, and other support for people in need. They are best known for their handcrafted clay pot candles but also offer handmade natural soaps, organic cotton pyjamas, spice sets, and hand painted housewares. Products are made by Dalit artisans from environmentally responsible materials. Dalit Goods Co was started by Life Association, a charity registered in the United Kingdom. All profits are used to support their work in Dalit communities.
Dambadeniya EPV started in 1981 under a Sri Lankan government program to establish Export Development Villages and was originally registered as a People's Company. They use biodegradable natural raw materials including ola (talipot palm leaves) and pan (galleha reed) to manufacture packaging for tea, spices, soap, and ayurveda products, wedding cake boxes, hotel decor, and other products. Dambadeniya EPV provides livelihood opportunities for more than 750 rural women in the Dambadeniya area. It also provides school supplies to their children, loan facilities, and equipment and infrastructure support.
Dambutuwa Community Organization aims to uplift traditional farming to overcome economic challenges in their village. They produce fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, seeds, and free range eggs in Nittambuwa. The community organization helps farming families reduce waste, adopt organic practices, obtain certification, aggregate products, and access market opportunities. They have a revolving loan fund and maintain a shared tractor and other equipment that can be rented at reasonable rates. Committee members volunteer their time, and 100 percent of revenue is reinvested for village development.
Daminiyathenna Estate was started by a team of ecologists and social entrepreneurs to build soil, increase biodiversity, uplift the livelihoods of nearby families, and raise awareness about analog forestry. The land is in Sri Lanka's Uva Province and is surrounded by mountain streams, waterfalls, hiking trails, and jungle. They produce pepper, cinnamon, clove, coffee, mango, jackfruit, coconut, turmeric, ginger, medicinal herbs, bee honey, and other forest garden products. Guests are able to experience village life and learn analog forestry and organic farming techniques. Daminiyathenna Estate works with local families to expand the benefits of ecotourism and forest garden product cultivation, and they partner with other Good Market approved enterprises in the region to develop an alternative culture that prioritizes mother nature.
Danansooriya Home Gardens is a collective of environmentally conscious gardening enthusiasts that aims to create a culture of sustainable gardening based on native plants, organic practices, and groundwater recharge. They provide consultation services for medium and large scale landscaping projects and free advice to anyone that is interested in growing their own food and gardening in ecological balance with the local environment. Over the past decade, they have created a culture of sustainable gardening in their own local community, and they are now spreading this approach to other areas. Danansooriya Home Gardens does not use any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, or other agrichemicals. They store fresh water in a series of ponds which raise the water table and provide water for irrigation. Fresh water fish are able to move between the paddy fields and the pond system, feed on pests, and fertilize the soil. Flowering plants and foliage are used to attract butterflies, bees, birds, and bats, the "4Bs." The team provides free weekly classes for children in the village to develop the next generation of environmentalists and offers a range of natural food products to raise awareness and ensure that systems are self sustaining.
Dandarah is a woman-owned social enterprise that was started to sustain traditional crafts and support marginalized artisans in Egypt. They specialize in blown glass, pottery, brass jewelry, and handwoven Egyptian cotton housewares and accessories. Products are available online and in fair trade stores throughout North America. Dandarah is committed to fair trade principles including safe working conditions, transparency, fair pay, and environmentally responsible practices. They provide artisans with sustainable income, access to international markets, marketing materials, technical resources, and training and advice related to product design, inventory management, and other topics. Dandarah supports artisans' communities through partnerships with local NGOs that focus on education, gender equality, health, nutrition, vocational training, and waste management. They also fundraise for international agencies like CARE International, Médecins sans Frontières, and Hands Along the Nile Development Services. Dandarah is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, Canadian Fair Trade Network, and the Aspen Institute Artisan Alliance.
Dandy Coffee Shop offers specialty coffee and food items in Jersey with a focus on natural, ethically sourced ingredients and sustainability. Everything, including their bread, is made fresh in house daily, and the menu is continuously changed to incorporate seasonal fresh produce. Dandy promotes reusable coffee capsules, travel cups, and other coffee supplies. Takeaway cups, coffee bags, and other packaging are fully compostable.
Danfe Works creates livelihood opportunities for marginalized young women in Nepal by producing environmentally responsible clothing, accessories, and housewares. Their own line of products is made from natural fibers and azo-free dyes and is available through their Jhamsikhel outlet and online. They also offer custom manufacturing services to national and international clients, which includes product design, sourcing, sampling, procurement, cut and sew, and quality control. Danfe Works is committed to fair living wages, safe working conditions, and environmentally responsible operations. They partner with SAATH, their sister nonprofit, to provide living wage employment for graduates of SAATH's skill training and livelihood programs. Profits are reinvested towards their mission.
DANI supports adults with developmental disabilities in Toronto to grow and thrive through personal development, community integration, and a focus on individual strengths. They create job training and employment opportunities for their community through their kosher catering services, patio cafe, event venue, and online gift store. DANI provides literacy, lifelong learning, independent living, drama, art, music, physical fitness, recreation, and residential programs and partners with local employers and nonprofits to support job placements and volunteer opportunities. Their personalized programs are tailored to the abilities, aspirations, and goals of each individual. DANI is a Buy Social Canada Certified Social Enterprise and a registered not-for-profit organization. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Darshana Nursery helps people connect with nature by offering naturally grown garden plants and potted plants in southern Sri Lanka. Their products are free from synthetic agrichemicals. Darshana Nursery prioritizes locally sourced natural materials like terracotta clay pots, coconut shell pots, compost, and coconut husk.
Darzah was started to celebrate and preserve Palestinian heritage and empower low-income and refugee women in the West Bank. They specialize in fair trade shoes, bags, accessories, and housewares featuring traditional tatreez embroidery. All products are handmade in Palestine. The leather in their shoes and bags is locally sourced from family-owned enterprises in the Al-Khalil region that follow international standards for health, safety, and water treatment. Each piece is hand embroidered with tatreez motifs by women artisans near Zababdeh. Darzah provides fair wages, training programs, a supportive community, and the option to work from home. They also maintain an online Tatreez Archive with a crowdsourced collection of tatreez embroidery designs. Darzah is a project of Child's Cup Full, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit social enterprise. They are part of The Artesan Gateway and Fair Trade Federation.
Dasas Cocos has been producing organic and natural coconut products in the coconut triangle of Sri Lanka since 1975. From the beginning they have focused on ensuring that every stakeholder in the process is valued. They provide rural employment opportunities, invest in human resource development and worker wellbeing, and support more than 300 farmers in the local area through fair trade prices and infrastructure development. Dasa Cocos produces virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut flour, desiccated coconut, coconut water and flavored drinks, coconut chips, coconut jam, and coconut-based soaps and personal care products.
Datblygiadau Egni Gwledig (DEG) supports community-led action across northwest Wales to address fuel poverty and catalyze the transition to zero carbon. They help local people work together to reduce energy costs and fossil fuel dependence, generate sustainable electricity and heat, and strengthen the local economy. Community energy groups have developed Climate Action Plans, systems for improving energy efficiency, and community-owned hydro schemes, solar photovoltaic projects, wind projects, and electric vehicle charging points. DEG shares experiences and best practices across communities, assists with project planning and development, and helps groups access the necessary financing and expertise. Their projects integrate biodiversity improvements, fulfilling employment opportunities, Welsh language and culture, and local resilience. DEG is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK, Community Energy Wales, RESCoop, and Climate Cymru.
Dathri creates custom wooden boxes and frames from sustainably sourced bamboo and rubberwood. They focus on using environmentally friendly materials and provide a natural alternative to toxin-containing fiberglass, MDF, plywood, and particle board. Dathri saves a percent of all revenue to develop a wood working school for orphans, which they hope to open in 2020.
Davaam creates technology-driven refill and dispensing stations to reduce plastic packaging waste and provide affordable and reliable access to essential products. They offer customized automated machines for dispensing cooking oil, personal care products like shampoo and liquid soaps, household cleaning products, laundry detergents, and sanitary napkins. Their refill stations reduce packaging, branding, shelving, and distribution costs, save consumers money, prevent pollution at source, and contribute to a circular economy.
Dayata Diriya specializes in traditional kitchen products including mirisgala and mortar and pestles. These traditional tools are eco-friendly, contribute to physical fitness, and enhance the flavor of the finished dish. They also refurbish and upcycle old doors, window frames and traditional housewares.
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).
Deals Colony provides tools, resources, and support to help stay-at-home moms, elders, migrants, and youth pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and achieve economic independence by turning their passions into thriving side businesses. They offer personalized guidance, initial assessments, portfolio-building projects, brand development, business launch, website creation, IT consulting, and strategic business planning services. Deals Colony facilitates access to shared resources and workspaces and partners with local organizations to support underprivileged groups. They focus on digital processes to reduce waste and prioritize upcycled and recyclable materials in their programs. Deals Colony is a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).