B Corp Consumer Guide

Good Day Girl is a proudly certified B Corp. This means we're part of an incredible group of businesses unified by the goal to balance profit with purpose, and use business as a force for good.

The B Corp certification process is tough. It looks at every angle to verify social and environmental impact, public transparency and legal accountability and makes sure nothing is left unturned. This tough love means that every certified B Corp really is a top-notch business and for us consumers, it's a green flag for where to choose to spend our dollar.

By supporting B Corp brands we are supporting a movement for good. So this month (...and beyond!) we've been celebrating some amazing fellow Australian B Corps and we invite you to do the same! Here's a guide for just some of the amazing B's you can look at for.

Alter Eco chocolates  "Enlightened indulgence" - yes please! These local B's produce delicious organic, non-gmo chocolates which contain no emulsifiers or artificial flavours - but they mean much more than chocolate. Becoming B Corp certified in 2009, they then became a Public Public Benefit Corporation in 2013. This means they hold themselves accountable to more than just profits and must meet the highest standards for verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability! Check em out >>

Whole Kids  As the first Australian food business to become certified as a B Corp, Whole Kids is dedicated to building an amazing community of socially responsible businesses. Whole Kids make Australia's largest range of certified organic, additive free and allergen friendly snacks for kids. "Unjunking" our kids lives with healthy lunch options... what's not to love? >>

Eat me Chutneys  "Mum says our chutneys are thoughtful because we choose kindness over profit." Eat me Chutneys rescue produce from smallholder Australian farmers and convert it into lip-smacking chutneys!  They employ staff from Sydney Asylum Seekers Centre, use certified Fairtrade sugar/spices and endeavour to meet all their growers - Wowza, we love everything about Eat Me Chutneys! >>

Honest to Goodness  Stemming from a desire to make healthy food and ingredients affordable for everyone, Honest to Goodness is an organic food and product supplier and wholesaler. Providing high-quality wholefood ingredients that are beneficial to your health, and are easy to incorporate into everyday life, this team have been B Corp Certified since 2015 and we love everything about them. Keep up the goodness guys! >>

Dan the Man Cooking  A Sydney based catering company inspired by ideas and driven by seasonability. With a philosophy of simple food done well, they achieved B Corp certification in 2017 and have since set themselves the challenge of being Australia's first zero waste to landfill event caterer. Thanks for being the man Dan, we so on board! >> 

Pablo & Rusty's  Wholesale coffee roasters with "eateries that treat everyone like a regular". These fab foodies are located in Sydney and Brisbane CBD's. >>

Munch Crunch Organics  We love Munch Crunch and so does B Corp! Last year they were even honoured on B Corp's 'Best For The World' list. If you're lucky enough to live in the sunny-country, Munch Crunch Organics is a home delivery service of local organic food - based in Byron Bay they deliver between Brisbane and Grafton. "At Munch Crunch, we know how important it is to care for the environment that our food comes from... Our Australian Organic Certification ensures we look after the soil, wildlife and waterways by practising sustainable agriculture." >>

The Farm  Located in Byron bay, this dynamic working farm houses a collection of micro-businesses working towards a collective goal. Welcoming guests, hosting special events and offer an amazing restaurant, this teams motto is "Grow, Feed, Educate". How soon can you visit! >>

Murray River Organics  "A leading Australian producer, marketer, manufacturer and seller of certified organic, natural and better-for-you food products." These guys are a vital element behind some of our favourite snacks as they service the organic, natural and healthy food market globally. Stocked in some supermarkets as well as used by specialty food service channels and by industrial makers such as cereal manufacturers and bakeries. Keep up the goodness guys! >>

 

23 Degrees Coffee Roasters  "Seriously good coffee with a positive impact" ...believing transparency and sustainability will lead to a more equal coffee supply chain particularly for women coffee growers, this small team make a huge impact on female coffee roasters around the world. 23 Degrees Coffee Roasters is a female owned and led specialty coffee roaster based in Melbourne passionate about creating a sustainable future for female coffee growers. >>

4 Pines Brewing Company  These guys are on a mission to make great tasting beer without compromising the planet. They're on a "lifelong journey with family, friends and community to restore the fun in people’s lives and forever challenge what the world imagines business should be; yesterday, today and for the days ahead.” We say cheers to that! >>

Emma & Toms  Juices, life bars and ice teas that are jam-packed with natural vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and free from preservatives, concentrates and artificial flavours. Believing quality doesn't need to be compromised for convenience, they use minimal processing techniques and natural ingredients to ensure "what you see is what you get." Proudly B Corp they maintain close relationships with producers and suppliers and support Australian farmers and families. Keep up the great work ET! >>

Stone & Wood  Born and raised in Byron Bay, these guys are a proudly local and independent brewery who take a fresh approach to brewing handcrafted beer. Based in the Northern Rivers of NSW they... "try to not overcomplicate things, keep it simple and real, while using beer as a force for good." Stone & Wood place huge importance on their community, environment and people programs to positively impact their community. Another shining B Corp! >>

KOCO  Standing for Knit One (garment) Change One (life). Training and supporting women in rural India KOCO are hand-knitting experts who work with global fashion brands to create "beautiful and powerful hand-knitted garments." Talking with Danielle Chiel, the woman behind KOCO she'll ask you to imagine if hand-knitting was the new language of global connection that could knit us together! We love this idea, and we love how KOCO transforms the lives of the women they employ in rural southern Tamil Nadu, India. >>

Thread Harvest  "An Ethical Fashion and Sustainable Fashion marketplace that lets you shop what matters to you!" With six key principles, you can shop by collection or through what matters to you most. For ongoing guidance on the ethical fashion scene, you can bank on Thread Harvest to keep you up-to-date and inspired. >>

Kester Black  Simple but oh-so grand! Kester Black make non-toxic all things nails - nail polishes, removers and carers that are kind on you, and kind on the planet. "Founded in 2014 by designer Anna Ross, Kester Black blends ethics and beauty in a way that redefines the industry standard. Our products are cruelty free, palm oil free and vegan - always have been, and always will be!" Good Day Girl loves blue, but what's your favourite colour? >>

Koskela  As an innovative and inspiring Australian furniture, design & lifestyle brand, "Koskela is committed to exceptional design, manufacturing in Australia and championing social enterprise." Oh-so stylish we wish we could deck our world with Koskela designs! >>

KeepCup  This Melbourne duo are at the forefront of addressing single-use packaging. Frustrated with re-usable cup options, in 2007 they created "the world's first barista standard reusable cup. Lightweight, durable and fit for purpose for coffee on the go." Go KeepCup! >>

Glam Corner  Australia's leading dress hire system, Glam Corner is a "fashion-tech company with a unique reverse logistics operation." Their mission is to revolutionise the way fashion is consumed by providing a smarter and more sustainable alternative that is better for our community and our environment by bringing designer brands into every wardrobe without the hefty price tags. Glam as guys! >>

Mama Maya  "Stylish and sustainable organic baby swaddles that also give mamas in developing countries access to a safer birth." Every purchase at mama maya funds a clean birthing kit provided by Birthing Kit Foundation Australia, to enable more mamas in developing countries to give birth safely. Since 2016, Mama Maya has funded clean birthing kits for over 8,000 mothers! Go Mama! >>

Koala "Making furniture for the digital age" this young company combines furniture and the internet to replace old in industry practices to create a complete experience from high-tech design through to instant delivery. What a cool Koala >>

Good Day Girl  These slow fashion lovers design women's clothing with a focus on style for every good day. Made in Sydney within a 30km radius of their studio, their two collections a year are made-to-order by limited edition. Good Day Girl takes ethical fashion and sustainable practice to it's peak with a towards zero waste philosophy. >>

Arnsdorf  Creating "modern Archetypal clothing for women of style and purpose," Arnsdorf are an ethical fashion label focussed on transparency, perfect fit, waste reduction and long garment lifecycle. Here, here Arnsdorf! >>

Elkie & Ark  "Slow down and snuggle in in these sustainably and ethically made organic bed linen and Australian-made throws." Yes please Elkie & Ark >>

Etiko  Pretty much as ethical as you can get, Etiko have been ranked as the most ethical fashion brand in the global Ethical Fashion report since it begun in 2014. Their shoes are 100% vegan, and using all-natural latex rubber soles that meet strict sustainable cultivation standards even their packaging is made from post-consumer waste! Wowza that's epic Etiko! >>

Moonbird  Describing themselves as not just a fashion brand but an "industry disrupter and revolution in progress", Moonbird create luxury organic cotton loungewear. From kids PJ's to lux adult comfort wear, products are lovingly block printed and hand-sewn in India. Moonbird is "passionate about empowering and education to take their rightful place in the world." Right on Moonbird! >>

BioPak  This team offer food service packaging made from rapidly renewable, sustainably sourced materials. They believe "takeaway convenience doesn't have to cost the earth," and practicing what they preach, BioPak aim to lead by example through how they care for people and the planet. Providing essential innovations in the world of quick-consumer goods their ethos is to do no harm and benefit all. How great - thanks BioPak! >>

MemoBottle  "A creative initiative based out of Melbourne, Australia, memobottle produce A5 and A6 slim, premium, reusable water bottles designed to fit in your bag and pocket." Another warrior in the fight against single-use plastics! Did you get the memo? >>

Dumbo Feather  "A magazine, a podcast, a website, a community and a conversation about how we can live good lives, inspired by extraordinary people." Inspiring, honest and responsible news, Dumbo Feather is the ethical mind's dream. They define success as more than profits and at the heart of it, exist to use storytelling to heal the world. Thanks team! >>

Biome Eco Store  This online retail space host a huge range of Zero Waste, Toxin Free, Ethical Choices from lunch boxes to beauty products, home and outdoor and even fashion. Feel good about what you buy >>

Flora & Fauna  "Australia's largest range of ethical, vegan and cruelty free products." They retail everything from planet friendly cleaning products, makeup, skin, body and hair care. >>

Tom Organic  Tom Co is a "female founded company that exists to create a positive impact across personal and baby care." Tom Organic products range from chemical-free organic sanitary pads and tampons to infant nappies and maternity care products. Go Toms! >>

Who Gives A Crap  Home delivered toilet paper that doubles as a social initiative to build toilets for people in need. Addressing the amount of water, energy and trees used to make such a single-use product, Who Gives A Crap TP is made from recycled papers without chemicals or dyes so you can wipe guilt-free. We give a crap! >>

Inspired Adventures  "As the leading adventure fundraising agency in Australia and New Zealand", Inspired Adventures working with Australian, New Zealand and international charities to create inspiring fundraising adventures around the world. These heroes believe in empowering ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Well we're inspired team! >>

 
By supporting B Corp brands we are supporting a movement for good. If you're an Australian or New Zealand consumer B Corp that we haven't got in this guide, we would love to hear from you! 
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