Black British Sustainable Brands
Sustainable brands ensure that when they produce and sell their products there is as minimal negative impact to the planet, society, local community and economy as possible. There are many awesome and exciting brands that are flying the green flag and while that is laudable, finding businesses that are Black owned and sustainable can take a considerable amount of googling. Well, no need to worry because your sis Seun is here to help you out! Here are great diverse Black owned British sustainable brands to shop from:
Chika’s
Got the munchies? Then head over to Sainsburys and choose from a selection of mouth-watering Chika’s snacks! From nuts to plantain chips, all Chika’s products have got the ‘Iyanu’ (Amazing) taste and are made using all-natural ingredients, with a proportion of all snacks sold going towards funding girl’s education in Africa.
Heza
Do you like bright, statement apparel but are tired of buying the same old designs from the likes of H&M or River Island? Well, you’re in luck because Heza Higiro, a UAL graduate, has got you covered! His sustainable lifestyle brand ‘Heza’ uses environmentally friendly fabrics and processes to produce some of the most unique and sustainable clothing around!
Heza
AffandJam
You want fashion, but you want it affordable, sustainable and Black-owned? Then look no further than fashion brand AffandJam, named in homage to its founders’ African and Jamaican roots. AffandJam sells gloriously unique hand printed clothes and ensures to send out orders without any plastic packaging! From a ‘Soursop’ overshirt to ‘raatid’ loose flowy trousers, there is something for everyone!
Bohten
If you’re like me and haven’t been blessed with 20/20 vision but would love a pair of glasses that look like they’re from the year 3000 make sure to check out Bôhten eyeglasses online. Founded by two men of Ghanaian descent, this company produces elite African-inspired eyewear and gives back to the community by running tree planting programs in Ghana and Kenya to counteract widespread deforestation!
Pamoja
Do you find that you’re always too busy to take care of your skin? If so, maybe British-Tanzanian cosmetic scientist Sarah will have just the product for you! Her brand, Pamoja is host to a number of sustainable skincare products that use natural ingredients like Omega 3 oil, to help busy women keep their skin brighter than ever!
Pamoja
Afrocenchix
Have you decided to go natural but don’t know how to avoid using toxic chemicals in your hair? Why not try Afrocenchix, the all-vegan all-natural hair care brand, featured in British Vogue, that sells products which keep your hair glowing and healthy? Founded by British-based best friends Rachael and Joycelyn, Afrocenchix’s products are cruelty free, and even use fair-trade raw materials from the Motherland!
Afrocenchix
Fomme
Do you want a candle with a body ody ody ody ody ody but can’t afford one? Then look no further than Fomme, the brainchild of North Londoner Jelisa Ferguson! Using only recyclable materials and packaging Jelisa has created beautiful candles which celebrate women in all our forms.
Fomme
Láayo
When you’re cooking amala or curry goat do you want your apron to reflect your heritage? Well, you’re in luck because Láayo provides ethically sourced and produced mugs, aprons and cooking gloves so that whenever you’re cooking you’ll never feel too far from home! Inspired by her British-Nigerian heritage, textile designer Victoria Bola-Okerinde has crafted the perfect homeware collection for all of us in the diaspora.
Láayo
Elsa’s
Deodorant, just - got - interesting. Forget up about heading to Boots to pick up the usual Dove or Sure, instead try out the cola, ginger and strawberry infused deodorant, using all-natural ingredients, from Black-owned skincare brand Elsa’s. Named after her mum, Henrietta set up Elsa’s Organics which committed to creating amazing smelling deodorants which use no synthetics, toxic chemicals or animal by products. Great for preteens, teens and adults.
