08 Apr 2025
Ten green entrepreneurs – spanning eco-tourism (Keepers of the Forest, TLB Destinations, Hotel Mas Pelegrí), textiles/decor (Gebraa, Aisha Design, Au Grain de Sesame, IDYR, Estudio Varali, Handmade Palestine), and cosmetics (Savvy Element) – were put in contact with seven established entities. These included online sales platforms (MyTindy, WildFabrik, ForPalestine.dk), travel agencies (Smart Travel Planet, Tarannà Viajes), a resource efficiency firm (Go Zero Waste), and a bookstore (Llibreria Altaïr).
Nine initial agreements are now in place. The green businesses provided their offers; the potential buyers agreed to review.
"We needed to see what these green products could actually deliver," stated a representative from one of the online marketplaces. "It's about viable alternatives, not just good intentions." ForPalestine.dk founder, Youssef Hussein
Meetings occurred, connecting sellers directly with those who might buy. Logistics, pricing, stock, and shipping were discussed by the buyers. Production capacity, manufacturing, service specifics, pricing, availability, quality control, and service terms were laid out by the green entrepreneurs.
“Getting face-to-face was crucial,” commented Asma Benachir the founder of “Au Grain de Sesame“. “They needed to understand our process and our limitations, and we needed to know their market demands.”
These initial exchanges are ongoing.
Sectors included textiles, accessories, cosmetics, ecotourism, waste management, and restaurants.
“The outreach helped us identify businesses actively looking for greener options,” Anna Ibanez, project manager in MedWaves noted. “It wasn’t just a general broadcast.”
MedWaves, via the Switchers Support Programme, aims to get sustainable businesses into the market and selling. This is about pushing eco-innovation and a greener economy by directly linking supply and demand.
Savvy Element is pioneering the eco-friendly market for skincare and homeware products with s holistic attitude to sustainability.
"For us, it's about tangible sales and market penetration," said Lebanese Switcher Batoul, founder of Savvy Element. "These connections are a direct route to that."
Why This Matters to :
- Green Businesses: Scaling their operations and reaching new customers.
- Buyers: Accessing potentially viable sustainable products and services.
- The Market: Driving a shift towards responsible consumption and production.
- The Environment: Supporting businesses offering eco-friendly solutions.
- Future Deals: Building a pipeline of sustainable business relationships.
For Switchers: Ready to connect with more buyers and scale your green business? Join The Switchers Products Platform today to showcase your offerings and access market opportunities. Contact us: theswitchers.arc@gencat.cat
For Buyers: Seeking sustainable products or services for your business or platform? Explore the green entrepreneurs on The Switchers Products Platform and tap into a growing market of eco-innovation. Contact us: theswitchers.arc@gencat.cat
*Cover photo Credit: Photo de Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/fr-fr/photo/mains-bureau-travailler-affaires-8297616/