2024 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.
Aether Group (Aether Apothecary)
Aether Group leads in SA bioceuticals, supplying botanical & mushroom medicine nationally & abroad. Our cutting-edge extraction protocol, coupled with eight years of industry dedication reflects our commitment to revolutionising the field. Our mission focuses on reshaping the industry landscape by localizing production & supply chains. By empowering local farmers as well as training sangomas & inyangas to wild harvest, we've established a sustainable process, reducing huge reliance on international imports & creating a circular economy. This effort has prompted major health, cosmetic, & beverage brands to relocate manufacturing operations back to South Africa, with over 200 nationwide stores stocking our products and 18 leading brands now using Aether for their ingredients & manufacturing. This means we've supplied over 4 million doses of medicine to South Africans cheaper & with less carbon emissions, additionally, we work with 2 leading universities & FairWild on Mushroom Research.
Kiko Vitals
Kiko Vitals is a proudly South African, empowerment-driven company dedicated to revolutionising women’s well-being through all-natural solutions that are sustainably sourced, manufactured, packaged, and distributed. Their products are made with only the highest quality, sustainably sourced, 100% natural ingredients, and offer science-backed formulations with real results. Their sourcing and manufacturing practices are conscious, and their ingredients and packaging are sustainable. Additionally, their commitment to social and environmental responsibility shines through their initiatives to combat period poverty in the most sustainable way. They have supplied thousands of organic sanitary pads to women who are unable to afford them, ensuring they have access to safe, sustainable menstrual products. This effort not only supports women's health and hygiene but also promotes environmental sustainability, resonating deeply with their brand values and community commitments.
Three Sisters & Co
A micromakery in Cape Town. Passionate about people & the environment making quality, sustainable hair & body products - healthy for you & healthy for the planet. Our zero-waste products are formulated with plant-based, locally-sourced ingredients and without 'nasties' - no parabens, phalates, silicones, harmful sulphates, synthetic colourants, mineral oils, etc which are endocrine-disrupting and pollute our water systems. Our products are biodegradable & PH Balanced. Our Solid Shampoo Bars, Conditioner Bars, & Face Bars are made without water and are a concentrated product, hand-pressed and made in small batches. One of our Mini Shampoo Bars is equivalent to approximately three bottles of shampoo (sparing the landfill waste of three plastic bottles). Our packaging is biodegradable and our glass packaging is recyclable/reusable. Wherever possible we aim to educate others about the importance of their choices and how that impacts their health & the earth.