Worker-owned co-op product directory launches with 22,000+ listings
Original: Show HN: Searchable directory of 22k+ products from worker-owned co-ops
Why This Matters
Growing interest in ethical consumption is driving demand for tools that surface worker-owned business alternatives.
A new searchable online directory, workerowned.info, has launched featuring over 22,000 products sourced from worker-owned cooperatives, helping consumers locate co-op businesses such as coffee shops and restaurants by location.
The site workerowned.info has debuted as a searchable database aggregating more than 22,000 products and services from worker-owned cooperative businesses. The directory allows users to search by category and geographic proximity, with an emphasis on local establishments such as coffee shops and restaurants. Worker-owned cooperatives are businesses democratically governed by their employees, who share in profits and decision-making. The platform appears aimed at making co-op commerce more discoverable for consumers who wish to support this business model. The project was shared publicly via Hacker News under the 'Show HN' format, indicating an independent or early-stage launch. No funding details or organizational backers were disclosed at the time of publication.