Buying Black-owned and eco-friendly products is one of the many ways we can help support the community and the world at large. And though it's not always aforethought, the importance sustainability plays within our lives is bigger than we think.
With climate change on the rise, it's only right that we bring in the new year by supporting the sustainability movement as well as changing the way we view a predominantly white industry.
If you're looking to amp up your shopping list this winter, you've certainly come to the right place, as these eight Black-owned, eco-friendly brands are just what you need to love on our people and the planet a little bit more these days.
1. Linoto
Expertly crafted with 100% linen, Linoto is made with an eco-conscious mindset that prioritizes the way you sleep. From a wide range of linen napkins, tablecloths and bedding, Linoto makes it so easy to prioritize luxury within your life.
2. Alaffia
This super green and eco-friendly beauty brand is made special with melanin in mind. Alaffia is a fair-trade company that empowers the Black community to take charge of their overall mindset on wellness while helping to create lasting change on the planet. The brand is also committed to practicing firm ethical standpoints that help to provide a more equitable future.
3. Cise
Honing in on their motto, "stronger threads for a stronger community," Cise comes to you with a mission to change your daily life as well as your wardrobe. The brand is on an evergrowing rise via social media, creating a lasting impact to support more like-minded brands that focus on brother and sisterhood for the masses.
4. Vetta Capsule
Created with you and the planet in mind, Vetta Capsule is changing the game one sweater at a time. From recycled water bottles to knitted materials with authentic solar energy, Vetta Capsule prides its brand on environmental compliance, bringing us one step closer to a more natural world.
5. 54 Kibo
54 Kibo is an ethically sourced brand founded and inspired by the majestic life of Africa. As a result of her love for her mother country, South Africa, founder and CEO Nana Quagrain created a brand that is deeply curated with global designs that are inspired by her African roots.
6. Trade Street Jam Co.
Originally established in North Carolina, Trade Street Jam Co. comes to you with deliciously sourced jam that will have you screaming for more. These low-sugar vegan jams are the perfect spread for any and all occasions and are made using local vendors and farmers. Trade Street Jam Co. has made it its mission to support its home regions, further making it a company to look out for.
7. Pur Home
Pur Home comes to you with non-toxic ingredients that keep you and your family safe. These naturally-sourced household cleaners and home products are helping to protect the environment, while also prioritizing the importance of buying clean. The eco-friendly brand is not only sustainably sourced but is also cruelty-free — a win-win for everyone!
8. Zero Groceries
Zero Groceries is the new convenient way to amp up your shopping experience. With a mission that makes your grocery shopping easier, this sustainable coalition is taking minutes, if not hours, to simplify your weekly errands. Zero Groceries is also changing the way we buy by reducing our reliance on plastics one day and one step at a time.
These eight Black-owned and sustainably-sourced brands will help you feel more confident with how you shop by creating a sense of mindfulness, ease and comfort this winter season.
