Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
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.
Minstead Trust supports people with learning disabilities to fully develop their individual potential by providing opportunities, enhancing life skills, ensuring informed choice, and influencing society. They provide training, support services, apprenticeships, and work experience through multiple enterprises. Minstead Lodge is a conference, wedding, and events venue that provides hospitality training. Furzey Gardens is a woodland garden that welcomes visitors, organizes events and plant sales, and provides horticulture and hospitality training. Hangar Farm Arts Centre is a theater space, cafe, and exhibition gallery and runs community theater groups for people with learning disabilities. Lily&Lime manages cafes and events catering in Portsmouth. The Real Jam and Chutney Company produces traditional preserves from natural, locally sourced ingredients. Minstead Trust is a registered charity and reinvests all surplus to support more adults with learning disabilities. They are part of Social Enterprise UK, the New Forest Marque, Go New Forest, and the New Forest Business Group.
Mintie specializes in lunch boxes, food containers, and drink bottles that help people reduce household waste and the use of harmful plastics. They operate on the principle that good design creates useful products that last. Materials must be safe, nontoxic, durable, and easy to clean, and at the end of their useful life, they should be easy to repurpose or recycle. Mintie containers are made from food-grade stainless steel with BPA-free silicone bands and lids, lunch bags are made from organic cotton canvas, and packaging is made from paper. Mintie contributes to Surfers Against Sewage and matches customer donations to the Brighton Dolphin Project by the World Cetacean Alliance.
Minus Degre aims to incorporate recycled plastic into the circular economy and address plastic waste pollution in India. They collect, segregate, and transform plastic waste into functional products like buttons, jewelry, coasters, candle holders, desk organizers, planters, artwork, furniture, panels, and more. Products are handcrafted from locally sourced plastic waste with no additives or external colors, which means they can be locally re-recycled at end of life. Minus Degre is committed to changing public perceptions about plastic and waste and creating a market demand for collected and segregated plastic. This will reduce the need for virgin materials and prevent plastic from entering landfills, waterways, natural environments, and food systems. Minus Degre uses a portion of profits to cover education expenses for their workers' children and support local children in need.
Miracle Bonsai offers naturally grown bonsai, cacti, and decorative plants to enhance living spaces, improve mental health, and nurture beauty and sustainability. They use cocopeat and natural potting mix from local producers and clay and ceramic pots from local artisans. Miracle Bonsai focuses on environmentally responsible cultivation practices with efficient water use, no synthetic agrichemicals, and a comprehensive waste management strategy. They compost plant waste, recycle packaging materials, set reduction targets, and conduct waste audits. Miracle Bonsai provides comprehensive training, fair wages, and health services to their workers and conducts free workshops for local schools and community groups. They contribute a portion of all profits to the Lanka Environmental Fund to support reforestation projects, community education, and wildlife conservation.
Miracle's Bounty produces affordable herbal hair oil in Sri Lanka from sustainably sourced natural ingredients. They process coconut oil in-house and infuse it with more than 25 medicinal herbs. Any waste from the production process is converted into compost. Miracle's Bounty sources raw materials directly from well-known village producers and suppliers to support rural livelihoods and the local economy. Their production process is solar-powered or human-powered to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Miracle's Bounty is committed to environmental conservation and actively protects and maintains traditional herbal plants. They are registered under the Department of Ayurveda and regularly donate to the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.
Miralindia creates value-added housewares and accessories from sustainably sourced materials, empowers Indian artisans, preserves traditional craftsmanship, and promotes environmental sustainability. They specialize in handcrafted mirrors, lamps, and jewelry made from coconut shells and reclaimed Nilambur teak, mahogany, neem, and jackfruit wood. Miralindia uses energy-efficient and water-saving manufacturing processes, prioritizes environmentally responsible varnishes and paints, and collects scrap materials and wood shavings for reuse.
Miris by Islandmom was started to celebrate local varieties of naimiris chili in Sri Lanka. They specialize in fiery chili condiments made from all natural ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or other additives. Priority is given to sustainably sourced local produce and spices.
Miss MJ's Creativity Centre provides a welcoming space for social connection, creativity, and skill-building for neurodiverse individuals in Highfields, Queensland. They provide personalized support services, drop-in day programs, facilitated groups, and social clubs around shared interests like crafting, gaming, movies, or books. They also maintain a consignment store and organize outdoor artisan markets to showcase handmade and upcycled products from local people with disabilities or their caregivers. Miss MJ's Creativity Centre supports teens and young adults facing challenges with traditional schooling, employment, or community engagement. They accept National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) payments.
MitiMeth transforms waste, creates livelihood opportunities for women and youth, and empowers communities through craft skills training. They started in 2011 with Nigerian riverine communities that were struggling with the spread of water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic plant. MitiMeth worked with these communities to harvest the weeds and transform them into sustainable housewares that could be marketed locally and internationally. They now produce handmade paper, stationery, rugs, table mats, baskets, bags, footwear, and more from water hyacinth, agricultural residue like banana fiber and coconut, bamboo waste, and other natural materials. MitiMeth sells retail products online and through their own stores, partners with wholesale buyers on custom materials and designs, and provides training and consulting services to other organizations in the region. They are part of LEAP Africa.
Mixy Fandino supports Colombian artisans by supplying their unique handmade jewelry, bags, and other accessories to customers in the United Kingdom. They prioritize sustainably sourced natural materials including tagua nut, also known as vegetable ivory, totumo gourd, recycled paper origami, and mola fabrics. Mixy Fandino pays fair prices, follows ethical trading practices, and is committed to improving the living conditions of producers and their communities. They work according to principles of mutual respect, social justice and equal partnership. Mixy Fandino is a member of Social Enterprise UK and BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK.
The Merrill J. Fernando (MJF) Charitable Foundation sees business as a matter of human service. The foundation was established to share the benefits of Dilmah Tea and Resplendent Ceylon with communities across Sri Lanka. They invest in the lives of women, men, girls, and boys so they can take control of their own futures and give back to their communities. Vocational training programs like the Empower Culinary and Hospitality School and Curtiss Centre for Design provide new career paths for young people from low income families. The Small Entrepreneur Programme (SEP) supports former prisoners, war widows, youth, first time entrepreneurs, local heroes, and community based organizations with investment, skills development, and market access for organic produce, natural food, clothing, furniture, housewares, and other products. MJF Centres serve the surrounding communities with programs for kids, young school leavers, and mothers with children in programs. The Rainbow Centre and NCCCPDD support people with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, and other developmental disorders. In tea plantation communities, MJF Charitable Foundation organizes medical camps, school supplies, mid-day meals, childcare development, healthcare, housing and infrastructure improvements, and scholarships. They invite partners to get involved through volunteering programs and contributions to The Ethical Tea Society.
MMM Akeel Organic Farm produces a variety of agricultural products while enhancing ecosystem health for a sustainable future. Crops include dry zone vegetables, turmeric, pomegranate, mango, jackfruit, and moringa. They practice mulching and mixed cropping and produce their own compost and organic inputs from locally available materials. MMM Akeel Organic Farm is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
Moare Organics promotes healthy, environmentally responsible living by cultivating, sourcing, and supplying organic fresh produce. They grow coconut, fruit, vegetables, greens, and herbs on their 33.5 acre Pahalawewa Farm near Dambulla and sell it online and through supermarket channels. In order to expand their product range and ensure a more consistent supply, they also source products from other farms and small-scale producer groups. All suppliers must have an organic certificate from a recognized organic participatory guarantee system (PGS) or an accredited certifier. Moare Organics aims to expand sustainable agriculture practices by helping low-income farmers access technical support, seeds, market opportunities, and investment. They are developing a platform called Crowdfarmy to connect sustainable farmers and impact investors. The Pahalawewa Farm is under Demeter biodynamic certification.
Mobilityways provides large employers with the tools and knowledge to achieve zero carbon commuting. They enable companies to measure, reduce, and report commuter emissions, providing full visibility of commuting challenges and identifying more sustainable travel alternatives for employees. Mobilityways calculates Average Commuter Emissions Level (ACEL) ratings, the only standardized methodology for benchmarking and comparing commuter emissions, and provides Personal Travel Plans (PTP) so employees can see all available commutes in one place, including public transport, walking, cycling, and care share options. Mobilityways started in 1998 as Liftshare, a public car-sharing platform, and expanded to Liftshare For Work in 2000 to help local authorities and other large employers coordinate their commutes. They host the Zero Carbon Commuting Conference (ZC3), offer numerous webinars, and actively participate in local networking events. Mobilityways is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
MoCo works with a network of talented Sri Lankan women to offer do-it-yourself cross stitch and embroidery kits. The goal is to create livelihood opportunities and help people develop a creative outlet to relieve stress and depression. They prioritize environmentally responsible materials and provide an affordable, local alternative to imported embroidery kits. MoCo is expanding the project to foster homes and the female wards of Sri Lankan prisons. A portion of all profits are used to provide supplies and support for women prisoners.
Mocraft specializes in upcycled paper crafts. They collect used office paper and create artwork and housewares from the recycled paper pulp. Their pieces showcase historical figures and Sri Lanka's cultural heritage. Mocraft provides art education classes within their community.
MODHER creates timeless, durable handbags in small Tuscan workshops with a focus on transparency and social and environmental responsibility. Their totes, crossbody bags, and clutches are handcrafted by Italian artisans using vegetable-tanned leather from sustainable livestock operations in Europe, Mirum, a natural leather alternative, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton, and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) certified metal fittings. All materials are free from plastics, heavy metals, and toxic dyes. MODHER prioritizes suppliers near Tuscany to minimize their carbon footprint, support the local economy, and ensure safe and healthy working conditions. They partner with Renoon to create transparent maps of their supply chains and with Ecocart to offset carbon emissions. MODHER is a certified B Corporation.
Mohafiz specializes in emergency support, safety, security, crisis management, and risk mitigation services. They aggregate emergency services, maintain the largest database of verified responders and blood donors across Pakistan, and offer a 24-hour helpline and mobile app. The app enables people to register their own family members, neighbors, and friends as emergency contacts and send alerts through SMS and social media. Mohafiz has been used to respond to harassment, assault, house fires, road accidents, life threatening injuries, armed robberies, kidnappings, missing person reports, and other crisis situations. They also offer Mohafiz Secure, a risk mitigation and crisis management service for businesses, and Khadim By Mohafiz, which helps overseas Pakistanis take care of their loved ones back home. Mohafiz uses profits from paying clients to provide services to low income groups, contribute to Saylani Welfare Trust, and assist families in need with clean water access and natural disaster recovery.
Mohksha specializes in small-batch kombucha, a living beverage made with organic tea and other locally sourced ingredients. In order to preserve the natural probiotics and optimize the health benefits, the brew is not pasteurized. Flavor blends include cinnamon, vanilla, and orange, cardamom, clove, and nutmeg, ginger, mint, and lime, and belimal, ranawara, and kothalahimbatu. Mohksha Kombucha donates five percent of sales to support local not-for-profit organizations that are dedicated to animal welfare and environmental protection.