2026 ECO-HEALTH AND WELLNESS Award Finalists
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For health, wellness and beauty products that whilst serving the needs of human beings are also supportive of and beneficial for the Earth's biodiversity and eco-systems.
AECI and Palesa Pads
AECI, in partnership with Palesa Pads, is improving menstrual health and educational outcomes by providing eco-friendly, reusable sanitary pads to girls in underserved communities. Reaching over 3,500 learners, the initiative reduces absenteeism, restores dignity and confidence, supports gender equity, and tackles disposable sanitary waste through a sustainable, long-term solution.
Noodees
Noodees is a South African innovation reimagining personal care by eliminating plastic bottles and unnecessary water from the supply chain. Its concentrated, plant-based powder cleansers use FSC-certified, dissolvable packaging, reducing plastic pollution, transport emissions and water consumption while offering hospitality businesses a practical solution for achieving their sustainability goals.
Oya Foods
Oya Foods is reconnecting people with Africa’s heritage diets by transforming underutilised indigenous crops into nutritious, naturally preserved foods. Creating markets for women and small-scale farmers, Oya supports agricultural biodiversity and sustainable food systems, proving that healthier choices can strengthen communities, protect ecosystems and celebrate Africa’s food heritage.