Our Brands

Back to Earth uses recycled handmade paper and natural waste materials, including agricultural byproducts, to produce creative, eco-friendly stationery and housewares. The founder of Back to Earth is a lifetime wheelchair user, and a percent of all profits are used to provide livelihood support and assistive devices for people with disabilities as well as for disability advocacy.

Back To Origins creates natural Sri Lankan food products to support consumer wellness, rural livelihoods, and community empowerment. The initiative was started by Ravana Garden, a sustainable boutique hotel in southern Sri Lanka, to engage staff and expand local employment opportunities during the pandemic. They source spices, herbs, and other ingredients from the hotel's organic garden and from nearby farmers and produce spice blends, condiments, specialty coffee, and other natural food and drinks. All products are free from artificial flavors, preservatives, and other additives. Back to Origins contributes a portion of profits to local social and environmental causes including donations for youth initiatives, the local women's association, medical camps for the elderly, the village school, beach cleaning, tree planting, and shramadana campaigns.

Badaro Urban Farmers is a group of residents in the Badaro area of Beirut that promotes environmentally responsible local action to create a green neighborhood with a strong community spirit. They started the Badaro Farmers' Market to offer a reliable sales and networking platform for farmers and artisans that respect the environment and the health of consumers. It can be difficult for these producers to find market channels in Lebanon. All market stakeholders sign a charter and commit to maintaining the standards. They believe people have a right to access information on where their products come from and how they were grown, produced, and processed. The weekly event includes fresh local fruits and vegetables, spices, condiments, preserves, artisanal bread, body care, flowers, handicrafts, workshops for kids, and more. Badaro Urban Farmers aim to inspire and support others to start similar initiatives in their own communities. Instead of creating a model or a franchise with standardized practices, they encourage diverse approaches based on ethical, transparent, responsible, and sustainable civic practices. Badaro Urban Farmers participates in a local agroecology coalition and is a member of the World Farmers Market Coalition.

Bad Dog Salsa produces fresh fire-roasted salsa for every spice level. They operate out of a shared kitchen and sell through local farm stores and community markets. Ten percent of every sale is donated to Operation Underground Railroad, which works to rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in 40 countries and all 50 US states. Bad Dog Salsa is part of Local First Arizona.

Bad Tan Gals specializes in crocheted bikinis, bralettes, and tops. They aim to debunk the idea that sustainable and ethical clothing is boring and not fashionable. Each piece is handmade to order to enable customization and prevent inventory waste. Bad Tan Gals sources materials from garment factory deadstock and discards that would have otherwise been burned or sent to landfills. Recycling pre-consumer waste reduces pollution and natural resource consumption. As they grow, Bad Tan Gals aims to expand flexible work-from-home livelihood opportunities for women from marginalized rural communities starting with Sri Lanka's North Central Province.

Badulu Kithul was started to uplift the living standards of kithul tappers in Badulla. They offer pure kithul jaggery and treacle as an alternative to imported sweeteners and refined white sugar. Products are packed in glass bottles and environmentally responsible materials. Badulu Kithul uses a portion of profits to cover school expenses for suppliers' children.

The British Association for Fair Trade Shops and Suppliers (BAFTS) is a network of independent shops and suppliers dedicated to promoting fair trade retail in the United Kingdom. Through BAFTS, businesses that partner with disadvantaged producer groups are able to demonstrate their commitment to fair trade and partipate in the broader fair trade community and movement. Members must adhere to the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) 10 Principles of Fair Trade, ensure that at least 70 percent of their stock is from fair trade verified sources, and complete annual peer assessments. Membership fees are used to organize an annual conference, provide networking opportunities, and create content to help promote fair trade. BAFTS is a network member of WFTO, a supporting member of Social Enterprise UK, and a member of the Scottish Fair Trade Forum. They partner with Fairtrade Foundation, the Climate Coalition, Traidcraft Exchange, and other groups working to build a better world.

Bagel Daddies specializes in handmade bagels and bagel sandwiches that support the Phoenix food system. They use premium Arizona flour from Hayden Mills, honey from Twisted Bee Farms, and fresh produce from urban growers. Bagel Daddies is committed to sourcing as locally as possible, caring for staff, and giving back to the community. They are a member of Local First Arizona.

Bagel Rescue reduces food waste and supports hunger relief in the metro Atlanta area by connecting restaurants with excess food to neighbors in need. Their volunteers collect unsold bagels from dozens of partner bakeries and deliver them to more than 100 agencies that work to combat food insecurity. This includes shelters, food pantries, youth programs, senior centers, addiction recovery facilities, extended-stay hotels, food co-ops, street outreach efforts, and frontline workers. Bagel Rescue is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and is powered by volunteers and community support.

Bags to Butterflies empowers formerly incarcerated women in Detroit with transitional employment, resources, and a caring network. They transform repurposed wood flooring and cabinets, mis-tinted paint from local hardware stores, and donated auto leather into one-of-a-kind handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Bags to Butterflies seeks out women nearing the end of their sentences through referrals from community programs and alumni and hires them directly from prison so they can begin working and learning new skills right away. The 12-month Butterfly Program focuses on building confidence, helping women reintegrate into society, and reducing recidivism. They partner with Detroit-based companies to provide financial literacy training, health and wellness coaching, and future employment opportunities. The Butterfly House is located on the campus of the Oakland Avenue Urban Farm and provides a peaceful cocoon of support during metamorphosis. They are currently working to create natural stains and dyes from fruits and vegetables.

Baker Creek aims to keep heirloom varieties alive for future generations and provide the seeds of a sustainable food supply for everyone. They believe that farmers, gardeners, and communities have the right to save their own seed, and in so doing preserve seed diversity and food security in an age of corporate agriculture and patented, hybridized, or genetically modified seeds. Baker Creek offers more than 1,300 heirloom seed varieties. All seeds are open pollinated and can be saved, shared and traded. Their headquarters in Mansfield, Missouri includes trial gardens, greenhouses, a pioneer village, and a seed store. They also operate a seed store in Petaluma, California. In 2000, Baker Creek began hosting festivals as a way to bring gardeners, homesteaders, and natural foods enthusiasts together to exchange ideas and seeds, learn from renowned experts, and enjoy vendors, old-time music, and more. A significant portion of their annual profits goes toward providing food, emergency aid, sustainable development, and education to people in the United States and abroad. They also provide free seeds to hundreds of community and educational groups each year.

Baker's Choice specializes in sourdough bread made from sustainably sourced and organic ingredients. They aim to bring back the traditional way of baking a loaf of bread by using ancient techniques and flours. Most bread available to buy in supermarkets is made using a process invented in the sixties that involves high-speed mixing using intense energy, additives, preservatives, greatly increased quantities of yeast and no fermentation time. Baker's Choice understands the importance of time in bread making. When the dough is given time to rise, it also ferments. This process neutralizes the parts of wheat protein that are most likely to trigger bowel disease and other auto-immune and inflammatory reactions to gluten. It also develops more complex flavor. Baker's Choice also has gluten-free bread options.

Baking Samurais was created to break the bias about boys in the kitchen. Within Sri Lanka, there is an assumption that only girls should bake and cook. The Baking Samurais do cooking demonstrations and sell baked goods and sweets made from all natural ingredients. They aim to inspire other boys and young men to start baking and cooking for their families. Profits are donated to animal rescue organizations and animal shelters.

Balizen has been producing sustainable, fair trade housewares, clothing, and accessories in their Bali workshop and with their artisan partners since 1992. Their designs are inspired by nature and the Zen traditions of craftsmanship, simplicity, harmony, and the use of natural and environmentally responsible materials including certified and upcycled fabrics, vetiver, bamboo, coconut, capiz shell, and seaweed based dyes. Products are available online, in their boutiques in Bali and Jakarata, and through retail partners worldwide. Balizen provides flexible work opportunities and on-the-job training for people who face barriers to employment. All employees receive fair living wages, health insurance, and a pension plan. Ten percent of profits go towards an employee profit sharing program and 20 percent are used for community projects. Balizen provides funding, facilities, and volunteers to Pasar Rakyat Bali and is actively involved in environmental education, reforestation, organic farming, and community food security projects. They are a member of Fair Trade Federation.

BalmNatural creates vegan and cruelty-free skincare balms with a focus on therapeutic benefits and environmental responsibility. Their waterless formulas are produced in small batches in Sussex from natural plant-based waxes, oils, and botanical extracts. They offer a baby balm that's safe for newborns and can be used for nappy rashes and cradle cap, skin repair balms for eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin, face balms to improve skin tone, and aromatherapy balms infused with essential oils to soothe and uplift. BalmNatural prioritizes organic ingredients and sources from suppliers committed to sustainable practices. Products are packed in reusable and recyclable glass jars with aluminum lids.

Bangu designs sustainable bags and accessories that preserve traditional Turkish arts, contribute to economic independence, and benefit the local community. They source traditional fabrics like kutnu from skilled artisans in Gaziantep and work with local tailors and housewives in Eskişehir to produce finished products. Bangu ensures fair compensation and safe and comfortable working conditions. They raise awareness about slow fashion and sustainability and offer workshops on how to upcycle textile waste into valuable new items. Bangu works with Good4Trust.org and Simbiyoz Aktivite.

Banyan Camp is an off-the-grid lakefront eco retreat in rural Sri Lanka. Activities include yoga, canoeing, birding, wildlife photography, and visits to waterfalls, temples, Udawalawe National Park, and the Elephant Transit Home. The facilities were designed to integrate into the local surroundings, maximize natural light and air flow, and use sustainable and upcycled materials including reclaimed doors and windows, driftwood furniture, reinvented trucks, and more than 11,000 green glass bottles. Banyan Camp trains and employs people from the surrounding community, sources milk, curd, fruits, vegetables, rice, and curries from different local families, and has donated 320 bikes to villagers and planted more than 700 trees. They employ people with disabilities and have raised funds to make the entire camp wheelchair accessible.

Barberyn Ayurveda Resorts offers Ayurvedic food, medical treatments, courses, and accommodation at three locations in southern Sri Lanka. Their commitment to sustainability extends beyond economic, social, and environmental considerations to include balance and harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. All guests participate in an individual Ayurveda treatment plan that may include massages, shirodhara, herbal baths and inhalations, herbal pastes, elixirs, and decoctions, acupuncture, and personalized menus. The resorts also offer yoga, meditation, and local excursions. Profits are reinvested or donated to the Sudana Rodrigo Sahana Foundation to support education, health, and humanitarian programs and operate community Ayurveda clinics, including a dedicated clinic for patients with chronic kidney disease. Barberyn preserves indigenous knowledge and biodiversity through a medicinal plant database and herbarium in collaboration with the University of Ruhuna and Kew Gardens London.

Barbet offers gender-neutral children's clothing that is ethically made in Sri Lanka. They use cotton fabrics that are hand-printed in Jaipur using hand-carved wooden blocks and plant-based and azo-free dyes. Barbet partners with suppliers that pay living wages and provide safe and healthy working conditions.

Barefoot was founded in 1964, when a Sri Lankan artist was invited to design for women weavers at a convent workshop north of Colombo. More than 50 years later, Barefoot continues to provide training, designs, raw materials, and a market for local weavers and is known around the world for its colorful cotton and silk handloom textiles, clothing, bags, household linens, and toys. Barefoot designers also curate and develop the Warehouse section, which includes housewares, accessories and more from local artists, craftspeople and social enterprises. The Barefoot Bookshop features literature by Sri Lankan authors, books on Sri Lanka, and a special selection of art, architecture, travel and photography books. The Barefoot Gallery at the flagship store in Colombo serves as a platform for artists, writers, musicians, poets, filmmakers, actors, and environmentalists. The venue holds regular performances and lectures and can be booked for special events.