Our Brands

Al-Sabun produces handmade soap with pure essential oils and natural colors. They focus on making their soaps affordable so that more people are able to transition to natural and organic products.

Alternative Waste Technologies produces affordable, clean biomass briquettes to mitigate climate change and deforestation while creating employment opportunities for out-of-school youth in urban slums so that they can unlock their potential, develop their skills, and create successful futures for themselves and their families. The briquettes are made from refined and densified agricultural and charcoal waste, have a high combustion efficiency, and are replacing firewood and coal in Kenyan households, schools, hotels, restaurants and industries. This reduces fuel costs, health risks, and environmental pollution. Alternative Waste Technologies offers a social franchise model that enables entrepreneurs in slum settlements to build businesses by selling briquettes directly to their communities and an intensive work-study program that allows youth to earn as they learn basic skills and develop technical capabilities. They also provide consultancy services, train community organizations and non-government organizations to make and sell biomass briquettes, offer licensed distributorships, and sell associated products like energy saving cook stoves and cooking pots.

Altitude provides sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic products to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable future for Sri Lanka. They offer palm leaf plates, paper straws, plantable stationery, compostable packaging, wooden combs, bamboo toothbrushes, cotton buds, razors, and more. Altitude prioritizes local sourcing.

Amadiya is a 110-acre organic permaculture farm in north central Sri Lanka with two large water reservoirs and 50 acres of protected forest. They are committed to crop diversity and cultivate multiple varieties of traditional heirloom rice as well as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and leafy greens. The farm team is using cover crops, compost, chicken, goat, and cow manure, and natural liquid fertilizers to build soil quality. They also use pest repellent plants and biopesticides made from locally sourced ingredients. Amadiya plans to offer farm visits and training programs on permaculture design and organic farming. They provide farm products to workers at wholesale rates, offer scholarships for local schoolchildren, and contribute to community events. Amadiya is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS) and is part of Owita, ABBA Agri, and the Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA).

Amala Chai produces authentic masala chai using sustainably sourced tea and spices from regenerative farms in India. They offer freshly brewed masala chai through their tea stations across London and chai starter kits, concentrates, and tea blends through their online store. Amala Chai directly sources ingredients from farmers who prioritize organic practices and their local community. Fair trade and organic premiums are used to support revolving loan funds, soil testing, organic manure units, and other cooperative initiatives.

Amar Bangladesh is an initiative by the Bangladesh High Commission to Sri Lanka to support small-scale farmers and producers and share authentic, all natural Bangladeshi products with people in Sri Lanka. They offer linen and handloom clothing, jute bags, baskets, and accessories, and traditional foods. Amar Bangladesh donates 6% of all sales to support cancer patients at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.
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Amar Kosa creates ethical, environmentally responsible clothing and accessories that showcase handwoven natural textiles and traditional techniques like block printing, ikat, and shibori. They directly source handcrafted fabrics from rural producers throughout India at fair rates set by the artisans. Fabric offcuts are upcycled to create bags and other accessories. Amar Kosa offers plus size curvy fashion, style consultations, and custom designs. Customers can choose from fabrics in their Bangalore studio or bring their own fabrics and sarees for reuse. They maintain long-term relationships with customers and offer unlimited alterations to extend the lifecycle of each piece.

Amaryn by SVATANYA supports underprivileged women to leverage their creativity, become financially independent, and live with dignity through the production of handcrafted products and toys that are distributed to children in need. They create clothing, accessories, housewares, and soft toys from upcycled textile waste and environmentally responsible materials and sell them online and through retail partners under their Amaryn brand. They also offer workshops for corporate employees on upcycling, conscious living, and other topics. Proceeds are used to train women to make handcrafted toys that are gifted to children in slums, government hospitals, shelter homes, and red light districts. The women are able to learn new skills, build their capacity, and earn a livelihood while bringing joy to local children and supporting their emotional and psychosocial development. SVATANYA collaborates with other purpose-driven organizations to offer medical camps and awareness programs on health, mental wellness, online privacy, security, and environmental sustainability.

Amashi Cinnamon cultivates, processes, and packs natural cinnamon products on Polgammana Estate, creates rural livelihood opportunities, and contributes to community wellbeing. Their cinnamon is naturally grown with no synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or other agrichemicals. They produce their own compost and other organic inputs onsite. Amashi Cinnamon employs people from the surrounding villages. They have a profit-sharing system, provide medical facilities for workers and their family members, and donate to educational funds for workers' children. For workers who are not within walking or cycling distance, transport costs are reimbursed.

Amba Estate was established to create a model of economic opportunity and environmental restoration in Uva Province, an area of Sri Lanka with high poverty and minimal investment. Amba's founders are focused on improving local livelihoods and protecting the environment in Ambadandegama through responsible travel and high-value exports. They specialize in farm stays, farm tours, handmade teas and tisanes, pan-roasted coffee, and jams. The estate is organic certified, but many products contain ingredients collected from village home gardens, which do not have third-party organic certification. Ten percent of Amba Estate revenue goes back to workers and the local community. Unlike a traditional profit-share, workers receive this benefit even when the enterprise is not earning profits. One percent of revenue goes for a welfare fund managed by employees and is used for community-building activities and investments or support for village families in distress. On-farm value addition has increased local employment by 300 percent and local incomes by 400 percent.

Amba Sewana is a 2-acre farm near Kataragama in southeastern Sri Lanka that is committed to organic production practices and creating livelihood opportunities for the local community. They produce heirloom rice, vegetables, spices, and herbs as seasonal crops and banana, pineapple, lemon, mango, soursop, wood apple, guava, jackfruit, breadfruit, and coconut as perennial crops. Amba Sewana avoids single-use plastic and composts kitchen and agricultural waste. As they expand, they hope to support local school children in need. The farm is verified under an organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) was founded in 1978 to make holistic health and wellness education accessible to a global community. They provide online accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees, career training, low-cost micro-credentials, and free classes focused on evidence-based integrated health and wellness, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, aromatherapy, wellness coaching, and sustainable business development. ACHS helps students develop the skills and expertise to make an impact in the communities where they live and work. The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe offers organic and sustainably sourced herbs, essential oils, and other wellness supplies. They donate two percent of all sales to support global sustainability education initiatives in botanical production for the essential oil industry. ACHS is an Oregon Benefit Corporation, a certified B Corporation, and a Green America Gold Certified Business. The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe is USDA organic certified by Oregon Tilth.

American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) is building a strong local economy movement in the United States by supporting the growth and development of local business alliances. They were founded in 2001 as part of a nationwide effort to support locally-owned, independent businesses, encourage local purchasing, and address the competitive disadvantages that independent businesses often experience due to policies and economic structures. AMIBA develops campaign toolkits, awareness programs, educational materials, and other resources that are used by members throughout the country. Well-known campaigns include Choose Indie Local, Independents Month, Move Your Money, and Buy Local. Members commit to supporting local independent businesses, building a strong local economy that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable, and working to mitigate and adapt to climate change. AMIBA works closely with the Institute for Local Self Reliance and is part of the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) and Small Business Rising.

American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) is a movement builder in partnership with the business and investor community. They develop and advocate solutions for policymakers, business leaders, and investors that support an equitable, regenerative, and just economy. The network began in 1987 as the Social Venture Network, a peer organization dedicated to demonstrating the "triple bottom line" potential of valuing people, planet, and profit. They merged with Investors' Circle, the nation's first impact investing network, and then merged with the American Sustainable Business Council to form the American Sustainable Business Network. Today, ASBN and its association members collectively represent more than 250,000 businesses and advocate on behalf of every business sector, size, and geography. ASBN is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

Amirah and Aamilah creates affordable women's clothing in Sri Lanka with a focus on social and environmental responsibility. They source natural textiles from local, family-owned businesses, produce small batch collections, and design for durability. Leftover materials are used to create unique upcycled earrings. Amirah and Aamilah offers inclusive sizes and uses their platform to promote body positivity and slow fashion principles.

Amiron Farm is in the east of Sri Lanka. When the female founder lost a friend to breast cancer, she started doing more research and found high rates of leukemia and breast cancer in Batticaloa District. She developed Amiron Farm to provide healthy, natural food to the community. Amiron chickens are raised with no growth promoters, preventative antibiotics, or other synthetic additives.

Amirtham Organic Farm produces healthy organic food in northeastern Sri Lanka to elevate the local economy. They grow vegetables, legumes, turmeric, cinnamon, sugarcane, passionfruit, pineapple, banana, lime, pomegranate, coconut, and moringa. Amirtham Organic Farm saves seeds, practices crop rotation and mixed cropping, and prepares their own compost and organic liquid fertilizers. They are verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).

Amma Birth Companions improves pregnancy, birth, and postnatal experiences and outcomes for individuals in Glasgow who might otherwise face birth and early parenthood alone. They provide companionship, community, education, and advocacy to ensure parents can give birth and parent safely and with dignity. Clients include women seeking sanctuary, refugees, survivors of human trafficking, and other individuals experiencing multiple disadvantages. Volunteers offer one-to-one emotional and practical support and are trained to deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent care. Amma also makes and sells herbal drinks, bath salts, aromatherapy inhalers, and care packages that support wellbeing. They are registered as a not-for-profit charity and reinvest all surplus towards their mission. Amma Birth Companions is a member of Social Enterprise Scotland.

AMMA is a social enterprise that trains and employs mothers in the central highland of Sri Lanka. They focus on creating natural dyes from food waste and local plants and using these colors to produce safe, environmentally responsible textiles. Initial products include scarves, shawls, children's clothing, and housewares.

Amor Wellness is a socially and environmentally responsible spa in southern Sri Lanka. Rather than hiring externally, they train local community members to offer 5-star massages, facials, and other treatments. Amor Wellness uses Ophir spa products, which are made from Ceylon black, red, pink, green, and white teas, locally sourced herbs, botanical extracts, and essential oils. Their boutique features a curated collection of wellness and lifestyle products from local Good Market approved brands.