Our Impact
SuperBee’s business model is simple to explain: everyday products that replace single-use plastic, made by people who earn a good living making them. Here’s what that means in practice.
Products & production
Built to last
At the heart of the SuperBee ethos: high-quality, durable products made to be used and loved for years — reuse instead of throwaway.
Compostable materials first
In line with circular-economy principles, compostable materials come first — for products and packaging alike.
Production waste, upcycled
Offcuts and production leftovers are turned into new products instead of ending up in landfill — less waste, and some truly unique products.
Made in Chiang Mai
From choosing materials to ethical labour practices — every step of production counts at the workshop around Chiang Mai.
Design innovation
SuperBee keeps pushing product design forward — collaborating with designers and artisans on innovative, reusable solutions.
Good for people
A living wage — and then some
Everyone on the team earns at least the legal minimum wage. In practice, pay sits 20% above the living wage that the Fair Trade Association recommends.
Empowerment
SuperBee helps people act on their values — within the team and far beyond it. Fair trade, ethical sourcing and collaboration on equal footing are the foundation.
Microfinance projects
Small loans and financial services — especially for women and marginalised groups — help people start businesses and build stable, resilient livelihoods.
Locally sourced
Materials and supplies come from the region whenever possible — shortening transport routes and strengthening the communities SuperBee works in.
Opportunities for underserved suppliers
Underserved local suppliers and artisans — especially from marginalised communities — gain access to markets, fair pay and skill development.
Jobs in rural areas
The workshop creates skilled jobs in the villages around Chiang Mai — turning rural communities into hubs of skilled craft production.
Sharing knowledge
Education
Campaigns, workshops and partnerships with educational institutions raise awareness of how consumer choices affect people and the environment — so everyone can make informed decisions.
Social goals
Less plastic alone isn’t enough: fair labour policies, support for underserved communities and partnerships with social enterprises are built into the business.
Independently verified
You don’t have to take SuperBee’s word for it: since April 2023, SuperBee in Chiang Mai — registered as “SuperBee, by BeeConscious Co. Ltd.” — has been a certified B Corp, after an independent audit of labour conditions, environmental performance and the supply chain. What’s behind B Corp certification · The full SuperBee story
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