The Social Cooperative Enterprise Terra Verde (Green Earth) is a collective of people aiming to offer an alternative approach to trade, with respect for the environment, society, and human beings.

Its members are individuals who share the vision of a fair and ethical way of producing and distributing goods, and whose guiding principles are solidarity, equality, and the protection of nature.

Terra Verde has been active since 2009 and currently operates two stores on Tsouderon Street in the center of Chania featuring selected food items. In these stores, people with disabilities are employed with the support of special educators and volunteers.

Additionally, the space hosts a daily café and a bookstore, offering coffee from Zapatista communities and other beverages, alongside books from small, cooperative publishing houses. Furthermore, it organizes numerous informative and social events related to the environment, society, and culture.

Terra Verde is not just a store. It is a living entity that strives for fairer working conditions free from multinational exploitation, highlights the history, geography, and hard work of producers, supports grassroots activism, and promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce.