Our Brands

Dear Farmer partners with small-scale tribal farmers in the Meghalaya region of India who use agroecological practices to produce Ayurvedic botanicals like Lakadong turmeric and Nadia ginger. These farming techniques work with nature to regenerate soils, build resilience to climate change, and help rural communities thrive. Dear Farmer pays fair trade rates that are 15 percent above market prices and reinvests a portion of profits to expand sustainable farming technologies for marginalized farmers. They keep products accessible for consumers by minimizing packaging, focusing on organic marketing, and maintaining low margins.

Deegayu Lanka specializes in affordable Ayurvedic oils, ointments, and healthy natural foods. They source raw materials like gandha prasarini, nika, keekiridiya, uluhal, cinnamon, mee oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, and kithul flour from rural communities and from government registered Ayurvedic shops. Products are sold in plastic free packaging.

Deen the Bookman encourages reading by helping people find affordable second-hand books. He has a lending library service for regular customers. Deen specializes in finding rare and out-of-print books.

Deepibags is a women-led enterprise specializing in affordable cotton handloom bags. The handloom material is sourced from small-scale local weavers and sewn into bags by a network of women, who primarily work from home. Deepibags aims to provide additional income opportunities for local women and promote the use of environmentally responsible, reusable bags.

Deer Park Institute is a center for the study and practice of classical Indian wisdom traditions that strives to recreate the spirit of Nalanda, the great university of ancient India. Courses on Buddhist thought, Indian philosophy, meditation, art, and culture are open to all on a dana basis. Deer Park's location in a former Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas is ideal for study, contemplation, and a holistic pursuit of life. The center is surrounded by tea gardens, an organic farm with a seed bank and model permaculture practices, and wilderness trails. Deer Park reuses, recycles, and composts the majority of their waste and conducts active outreach programs in the surrounding communities focused on ecology, zero waste, organic agriculture, community media, and public health. They also participate in regional, national, and global networks related to culture, education, and ecology.

Defiant Sports aims to create fully inclusive sport and activity sessions by catering to everyone's sporting needs and breaking the barriers that people with disabilities and marginalized groups often face. Their facilities, services, and communications are at the cutting edge of accessibility, and their sessions are planned and led by coaches trained in inclusion and adaptation. The Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub in Eastbourne is open as a community drop-in venue six days a week and includes a multi-sports court, a sensory room, a public Changing Places toilet, a lounge, a gym area, and a community area with low-impact sports, toys, a charity shop, and a Give and Take table with food, clothing, and hygiene items. They offer scheduled group programs and bespoke sessions that increase confidence, social connection, and mental and physical health. Defiant Sports keeps session prices as low as possible and has offered bursaries to low-income families. They also organize the annual Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport as a free community event. Defiant Sports is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all profits towards their mission.

DEFY Brands creates, ideates, and educates to help purpose-led businesses unleash their brand's potential, create meaningful impact, and accelerate change. They specialize in brand strategy, verbal and visual identity, marketing communications, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) workshops, Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and impact reports. Their "design for good" approach harnesses diverse perspectives, design thinking, innovation, and creativity to positively impact society and the environment. DEFY Brands champions gender equality and is committed to fostering a more equitable and inclusive world where every individual can thrive. They are a certified B Corporation, a WBENC Women-Owned Business, an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK and 1% for the Planet.

Deiva is a fruit and vegetable farm in northern Sri Lanka that's committed to sustainable agriculture. They want to raise awareness about organic practices, encourage healthy living, and protect the natural environment. Deiva Farm uses a portion of their income to cover education expenses for children in their village.

Delhicious Body creates vegan, cruelty free skincare from all natural ingredients. They specialize in body scrubs and moisture balms made with caffeine and antioxidant-rich black tea. The formula was developed after the founder experienced dry, painful, and problematic skin during pregnancy and researched Indian Ayurveda for natural solutions. Delhicious Body is committed to responsible packaging and has transitioned their moisturizing balms to compostable push up tubes. They ethically source tea from plantations in Assam with good working practices and donate 10 percent of profits to Stop the Traffik to help end trafficking of young girls who work in the tea industry in India.

Delicious Bottle serves healthy, natural food made from local, sustainably sourced ingredients. They specialize in traditional rice and curry, pittu, rotti, sambols, chili pastes, curry powder, sambols, and achcharu. Coconuts and banana leaf packaging come from their own home garden, vegetables come from small-scale farmers in Nuwara Eliya and Ambalangoda, rice comes from Hambantota, and fresh milk comes from a nearby farm in Negombo. Delicious Bottle aims to be a zero waste food shop and has phased out single use plastic. Five percent of revenue is used to support suppliers' families and promote natural farming methods.

DeliveTree is a tree revival and engagement enterprise. They grow, deliver, and plant seedlings to counter deforestation in Pakistan. Priority is given to indigenous trees which are adapted to local conditions, require less water, and help improve local bird and bee habitats. DeliveTree offers reduced rates and free tree planting for schools, hospitals, and low income communities. They partner with other environmental initiatives in Lahore with the goal of planting 15 million trees in the city.

Delphis Eco is the leading manufacturer of ecological cleaning products in the United Kingdom. Their commercial and household cleaning supplies are made from renewable, plant-based ingredients and were developed to be readily biodegradable and reduce impact on aquatic life. The entire range is free from phosphates, phosphonates, EDTA, and APEs, has low or no VOCs, and is never tested on animals. Delphis Eco is committed to ensuring that all aspects of the business are environmentally responsible. Their office is run on renewable energy, labels are printed with plant-based inks, boxes and box liners are made from 100 percent recycled cardboard, and they were the first in the UK to develop bottles made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. Using PCR plastic diverts thousands of tons of waste from going to landfills or the ocean and reduces carbon emissions by 70 percent. Delphis Eco has partnered with First Mile recycling company to launch a "Tops Off" campaign to support the reuse and recycling of plastic bottle tops like trigger sprays, pumps, and flip top lids. They are a certified B Corporation and the first UK manufacturer to achieve EU Ecolabel accreditation.

Demau produces versatile, ethically made clothing for simple living. They specialize in linen kaftans, dresses, jumpers, trousers, shorts, and tops. Each garment is designed and manufactured in Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands. Fabric scraps are used to make scrunchies and other accessories. Demau supports local organizations with beach cleanups and other environmental projects.

DemocracyCo helps create sustainable solutions to complex problems through deliberative democracy and meaningful community engagement. They work with governments and organizations to co-create community engagement roadmaps, policies, and frameworks, facilitate deliberative processes, and provide training and professional development support. This approach restores trust in public decision-making, creates the conditions for meaningful dialog, and fosters understanding, collaboration, and powerful, lasting change. DemocracyCo designs their processes to ensure all people are comfortable and best supported to participate. They provide pro bono support to community groups, donate to local democracy and community initiatives, and reinvest all surplus towards their mission. DemocracyCo is a member of Democracy R&D.

Denoraa makes affordable bags from sustainably sourced materials in Sri Lanka as an alternative to single-use plastics and imported products. Their bags are made from unbleached cotton, jute, and upcycled textile waste. They prioritize materials and production processes that minimize environmental impact.

DENS supports and empowers people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion to take the next positive step in their lives. The Bike Project provides opportunities for DENS clients to learn bike maintenance skills and build their confidence in a supportive environment and enables people in low-income groups to access sustainable transportation. They offer refurbished secondhand bikes for kids and adults and reasonably priced servicing and repairs. DENS Bike Project is committed to environmental sustainability. In addition to diverting bikes from landfills, they partner with Velorim and Schwalve to recycle all used inner tubes and tires. They are also an official free Refill water station to help stop plastic pollution at the source. DENS Bike Project is a Disability Confident employer and a member of Connect Dacorum and the Association of Cycle Traders. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.

Dev Ethical Sustainable Crafts and Textiles (DESCAT) harnesses the traditional skills of women in Uttarakhand to create environmentally responsible yarn, textiles, clothing, and accessories. They specialize in New Natural Fiber (NNF), a hollow fiber yarn made from sustainably harvested high-altitude wild grasses with natural botanical dyes, Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified yarn made from recycled garment waste and PET bottles, and handwoven and knit fabrics made from these yarns. NNF textiles are biodegradable, lower impact than organic cotton, and cool in summer and warm in winter due to the hollow fiber structure. GRS certified textiles reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water and resource use, and landfill waste and contribute to a circular economy. DESCATUK provides free skill training and work-from-home livelihood opportunities for rural women and youth so they can choose to stay in their own communities and not have to travel or migrate to urban areas. A portion of all sales is donated to a charity trusty for work on gender equality, child development, youth empowerment, elderly care, and environmental protection in Uttarakhand. DESCATUK works with Catalyst 2030, Industree Foundation, SEWA International Uttarakhand, Navchetna Society Pithoragarh, Circular Fashion Pledge 2020, Fashion Revolution, and Socion.

Desert Fruit Farms produces organic certified Medjool dates in Yuma County, Arizona. Three generations of family members and a dedicated team of employees have been caring for their date palms by hand for the past two decades. The trees thrive in the hot, dry desert climate, and the annual harvest takes place August through October depending on weather conditions. Desert Fruit Farms is certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and is committed to food safety, water conservation, and research-based best practices. They donate to Yuma Community Food Bank.

Desert Provisions supplies specialty foods from the Sonoran Desert region while working to preserve its rich habitat. Their salts, spices, and seasoning blends are made from Sea of Cortez salt and chiles from local farms in Hatch, New Mexico. They volunteer at local organizations like Mission Garden, contribute products to Caridad Kitchen, a subsidiary of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and donate to the preservation, stewardship, and restoration of the region's natural environment. Desert Provisions is recognized for supporting the local food economy, keeping food heritage alive, and maintaining sustainable, ethical, and community-minded business practices. They are a Tucson City of Gastronomy Certified Food Artisan and a member of 1% for the Planet.

Desert Refillery offers refillable and sustainable home and personal care products to reduce single-use packaging and make zero waste living easy and beautiful. They supply dishwash, laundry detergent, household cleaners, hair, face, and body care, kids' products, and more online and through their Arizona refill locations and pop-ups. In-person shoppers are encouraged to bring clean containers from home to refill. Desert Refillery also offers donation bottles and sanitized bottles for purchase. They preferentially source from regional small businesses and stock options for different income groups to make zero waste accessible for more households. Desert Refillery is a woman and veteran-owned business.