Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
Katupotha is a family-owned certified organic estate that has not used synthetic agrichemicals for 15 years. The 90-acre estate has rainwater harvesting systems and is not dependent on external water or electricity. It employs four families and provides food, housing, and premium wages. On average, Katupotha Estate produces 15,000 large, top quality organic coconut per month as well as premium organic cinnamon. They have USDA Organic certification.
Kaudulla Farm was started to create sustainable livelihood opportunities, ensure food security, foster community development, support vulnerable populations, and promote environmental sustainability in Polonnaruwa District. They are focused on using sustainable agriculture practices to grow non-toxic local food. Kaudulla Farm offers agricultural education opportunities and is developing ecotourism experiences and renewable energy systems for irrigation and on-site buildings. They operate under Sylvia Lanka Foundation, a registered not-for-profit organization, and use all profits to support healthcare, education, and wellbeing initiatives in Polonnaruwa and throughout Sri Lanka.
Kavemen produces natural face and hair care products for men. They specialize in beard oils made from organic ingredients. Kavemen donates 5% of sales to Without Borders to support educational programs for underprivileged children.
Kavuma Aryu specializes in traditional Sri Lankan festival sweets made with sustainably sourced ingredients. They source heirloom rice, natural sweeteners, and unrefined coconut oil directly from small-scale producers, maintain fair trade relationships, and personally visit suppliers to ensure quality. Priority is given to organic ingredients. Popular products include konda kavum, mung kavum, aluwa, aggala, asme, athirasa, kokis, mung guli, welithalapa, helapa, and wandu appa.
Kayamai aims to use art as a catalyst for people to express and heal emotions connected to unspoken or taboo topics like mental health and gender inequality. In ancient Tamil literature, the word Kayamai means lowness or vengeful and encompasses the plight of women and other marginalized communities. The brand Kayamai uses their platform to raise awareness about social issues and create safe spaces that are inclusive, creative and conscious. Services include art commissions, illustrations, and graphic designs for T-shirts, stationery, cloth bags, and other accessories. Priority is given to environmentally responsible materials and techniques. Kayamai donates a portion of profits to the Manipay Green Memorial Hospital in Jaffna, the Building Hope Children's Resource Center in Kirulapone, and the Apeksha Cancer Hospital in Maharagama.
K&D Lace Creation produces housewares, clothing, and accessories from traditional handmade Beeralu lace and unbleached cotton. They provide materials and loans to lace suppliers without charging any interest.
Keily is a herbal tea that helps alleviate discomfort before and during menstruation and ovulation. It contains natural Ayurvedic ingredients like coriander, venivel, amla, and rasakinda and was developed based on research at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. Keily keeps margins as low as possible so that product is affordable for women of all backgrounds. They use recycled unbleached material for packaging and compost all material waste.
Good Market is a curated platform that brings together people creating a better world. All of the vendors on the site have been through an application and review process to ensure they meet Good Market standards and are good for people and good for the planet.
Kenko 1st makes it easier for people to access organically grown fruits and vegetables. They offer a delivery service and a shop in central Colombo. Fresh milk and produce is sourced from their farm in Kandy which is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS) and from other PGS certified farmers. Kenko means "health" in Japanese. Kenko 1st operates as a not-for-profit social enterprise. All profits are reinvested towards their mission of helping people live a healthy life.
Kenny Waste Management was established in 1985 to provide environmentally safe and controlled waste management services. They specialize in commercial and construction waste, electronic waste recycling, skip hire, hazardous waste handling, and other bespoke waste management services. Their material reclamation facility in Manchester processes a wide range of waste to divert it from landfills and redirect it for reuse or further recycling. Kenny Waste Management uses energy-efficient lighting, invests in low-emission fleet vehicles, and partners with Simply Carbon Reduction to monitor emissions and work towards net zero. They help unemployed adults who are struggling to find work through training, work experience, paid work placements, and direct employment, and they help schools in deprived areas offer career programs and internships for young people. Kenny Waste Management is an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of Social Enterprise UK, Slave-Free Alliance, Build Salford Consortium, and Supply Chain Sustainability School.
KEP Textile Atelier manufactures clothing under the highest ethical and environmental standards and creates stable employment for disadvantaged women in Turkey. They offer a range of services for ethical fashion brands and other collaborators, including market research, design, material sourcing, pattern making, sampling, production, quality control, and packing. KEP Textile Atelier uses GOTS-certified textiles, deadstock or waste fabrics, and other environmentally responsible materials. Patterns are cut to minimize waste, and scraps are either composted or upcycled into new designs. Their production facility collects rainwater for ironing and is fully powered by solar panels. They provide living wages, comfortable working conditions, childcare, and capacity development training. All surplus is reinvested in KEP NGO to support social campaigns and provide textile training and women empowerment workshops. KEP Textile Atelier is a member of Yekpare Social Enterprise Turkey.
Kerala Naturals produces affordable natural food and personal care products that support health and wellbeing. They offer local spices, raw coconut oil, wild bee honey, pickles, Ayurvedic oils, and a wide range of herbal supplements and natural beauty products. Kerala Naturals sources raw materials directly from small-scale farmers in the Western Ghats region and creates employment opportunities for local village women. They use a portion of their proceeds for women's empowerment initiatives and local tree planting.
kernique creates nutritious nut-based snacks, helps fight plastic waste, and supports nutrition education. All products are vegan and made from organic certified ingredients with no added sugar. They offer a Dark Cocoa Crunch with roasted hazelnut, cocoa, and cinnamon, White Creamy Coconut with almond, cocoa butter, and vanilla, and Salty Sweet Tomato with peanut, dried tomatoes, and herbs. kernique packaging is recyclable and certified plastic neutral through a partnership with WasteReduction. For every ten kilograms of plastic that they offset, seven kilograms are prevented from entering nature, three are collected through cleanups, and 2.5 Euro are contributed to environmental education for children in Germany and Austria. In addition, kernique donates one percent of their turnover to Acker eV to support nutrition education for children in regional schools and daycare centers. kernique is a member of Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND).
Keshaa Art creates original artwork using reclaimed materials and traditional motifs to promote environmental responsibility and preserve Sri Lankan culture. They specialize in Kandyan period art and other cultural themes. Materials include discarded doors and window frames, salvaged wood, pottery, and stone.
Ketsa specializes in cotton and silk batik and natural linen clothing that is handmade in Sri Lanka. Their designs are produced in partnership with local batik workshops and tailors.
Khaalisisi is a digital waste management platform that connects waste sellers with waste buyers and increases the volume of waste that is recycled in Nepal. There are about 13,000 collectors in Kathmandu alone. Khaalisisi partners with these local waste entrepreneurs and provides uniforms and ID cards. City residents and businesses with waste contact the Khaalisisi team through their digital platform, social media, and phone apps, and the waste entrepreneurs make house calls to purchase the waste. Recyclables are sold on the market and Khaalisisi gets a commission. The waste entrepreneurs come from marginalized communities, and through the platform, their income has increased by 32 percent on average. Khaalisisi also markets recycled paper pencils and stationary and has started a scholarship fund for the children of waste entrepreneurs.
Khetipati Organics was started to empower smallholder farmers in the eastern hills of Nepal by promoting organic practices, minimizing post harvest losses, providing stable prices, and improving market access. They specialize in graded fresh produce, local spices like Nasse ginger, large black cardamom, Akabare chili, wild Timmur pepper, and Himalayan turmeric, and dehydrated and freeze dried fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Khetipati Organics works with local farmers to grow crops that have high demand and meet market standards. Their integrated farm, cold stores, and processing facilities create local employment opportunities in Dhankuta for the Aathpahariya Rais indigenous ethnic community, many of whom are also returnee migrant workers, and first generation working women. They use renewable energy and sustainable technologies and compost all biodegradable waste. Khetipati Organics is currently developing a line of ready-to-eat adventure meals under The Laughing Sherpa brand for mountaineers and expedition climbers as a local alternative to imported expedition food. A percent of all profits will be used to support mountaineering sherpa communities.
Khushi Kantha, which means "Happy Blanket" in Bengali, creates opportunities for mothers from the communities hosting the Rohingya refugees to provide for their children with dignity and contribute to the circular economy. They specialize in making and selling baby blankets that are hand stitched from reclaimed cotton. In the local "kantha" tradition, mothers craft blankets for their babies by stitching together their old saris. Building on this technique, Khushi Kantha works with like-minded companies to reclaim surplus cotton fabric from the Bangladeshi garment industry and prevent it from entering landfills. Each Khushi Kantha is one-of-a-kind, ultra soft, and multipurpose. They can be used as swaddles, cot or stroller blankets, Moses basket or pram liners, sun shades, play mats, changing mats, and more.
Kickstart Coffee offers specialty coffee from Mt Elgon, Uganda, and uses the proceeds to fund education and community development projects. Their coffee is sourced directly from an agroforestry cooperative dedicated to sustainable farming practices and fair pay, roasted in the United Kingdom at a carbon neutral certified roastery, packed in recyclable packaging, and delivered by electric vehicle. Kickstart Coffee works with coffee growing communities to plant coffee trees to increase their income and other trees to provide shade, build soil, promote diversity, and prevent mud slides. They use all profits to support Love & Care for the Child Ministries, which provides education, food, and emotional assistance to children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Entebbe. Kickstart Coffee is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of the With Purpose Network organized by Get Synergised.
KickStart International aims to lift millions of people out of poverty quickly, cost-effectively, and sustainably by enabling them to make more money through irrigation. The majority of smallholder farmers in Africa rely on seasonal rains to grow their crops. This leaves household incomes and food security vulnerable to long dry seasons and unreliable rainy seasons, trapping many in a cycle of subsistence and poverty. KickStart designs and markets affordable, durable irrigation tools that enable farmers to manage water year-round, increase incomes, improve food security, and build climate resilience. Their MoneyMaker brand pumps are human-powered and sold in local retail shops in rural areas. The KickStart Innovation Hub in Kenya continuously develops and tests innovative new products and last-mile marketing and distribution solutions to meet the evolving needs of small-scale farmers. They are currently working on a submersible solar pump and a starter pump sprinkler. KickStart International is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. They are part of Catalyst 2030.