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.
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A brilliant flask, keeps the coffee hot for ages all with a simple, elegant and functional design.
Ordered some decorative kraft tape on Friday and received it on Monday. Hugely impressed with the thoughtful, eco packaging. I can tell this company cares about its customers and first impressions! I will definitely be back to shop here again. Thank you.
I'm still waiting for an order placed 10 days ago. Only got a response from customer service the second time I contacted them and the answer wasn't helpful.
Delighted with the handkerchiefs. Great concept hope you do well going forward. Thanks
I was pleased to be offered unscented sheets and have since been pleased with their performance.
Website easy to negotiate and also pleased to use a UK firm.
So all round pretty pleased.