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ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY COMPANIES FROM BLACK MALE AND FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS Black-Owned Sustainable Brands to Love H ow you spend your hard- earned money can make a Black community by supporting sustainable Black-owned businesses. With the buying power of $1.2 trillion big impact on the world. That goes for ethical initiatives and uplifting the
annually by the Black consumer, according to Nielson reports, there are tons of options when it comes to tapping into the consumer market. To ensure Black business owners and artisans are supported and the wealth in Black communities continues to grow, here are five Black-owned sustainable brands you and anyone else can support.
TRADE STREET JAM
Trade Street Jam Co. is at the crossroads of where Black- and women-owned businesses meet. Founded by a trained chef, owner Ashley Rouse likes to experiment with funky flavor combinations that result in unexpected jams that will become your new favorites. Rouse’s Trade Street Jams didn’t catch on by playing it safe but instead were curated using extensive knowledge about flavors and taking risks.
When you purchase a jar of jam from Trade Street, you don’t have to worry about all that pectin and preservatives. All their jars are cleaned, sanitized, and hot-filled with the freshest ingredients to ensure the least amount of oxygen enters the vessel. That means you can store their jars in your cabinet for up to a year—if necessary. Enjoy bizarrely delicious favorites like Strawberry Chipotle & Fig, Smoked Yellow Peach, Blackberry Mulled Merlot, and many more. All of which are vegan, low sugar, locally sourced, small batch, and freakin’ delicious.
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