
The story behind Alter/native
WORKER CO-OPERATIVE




ALTER/NATIVE
Alter/Native is an ethical brand owned by Suma, a wholefood collective founded in 1977 by a group of liberally-minded people who believed there was a better way, and actively set out to create it. From day one Suma was set up as a co-operative of ordinary people built on integrity and equality.
Doing a little bit of good, and hoping for a little bit of change.
Based in West Yorkshire, Suma is owned and run by nearly 200 people, so there are no bosses or shareholders.
Suma’s employees set the direction of the business and everyone has an equal say in what it does. Everyone is paid the same wage, take equal responsibility, and everyone does a range of jobs each week, from truck driving to cooking to accounts.
Today Suma is one of the largest co-operatives of its kind in Europe, working to improve our society and the environment.
Suma members are often seen around West Yorkshire planting trees with Treesponsibility, a not-for-profit community group based in the Upper Calder Valley, Calderdale. Established in 1998, the group campaign and educate on the need for action on climate change.
Alter/native products make my skin and hair feel great, and the natural ingredients are also kind to the planet at the same time! I love the different scents available in the range, made with essential oil blends
Charity
Green Tulip Founder
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The coasters are excellent quality, a really lovely design, and really reasonably priced. They were shipped and delivered quickly and just an all 'round positive experience and purchase.
I can't comment on the actual products I ordered because they were all gifts, but the packaging is good and everything attractive. The order came quickly. There is such a huge choice on the website I will certainly be using it again.
Always loved these bags and now have found one which is kind to the earth and looks so cheery and can be taken anywhere with all the goodies or everyday essentials if you're not using for groceries etc.