When it comes to business practices, two local business leaders are making conscious decisions to support people and the planet while making a profit.
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn of Grant Blvd dove into the fashion world to not only choose sustainable materials but also choose ethical hiring practices. Grant BLVD trains previously incarcerated women in skills for sewing and the workforce. Melissa Torre reduces waste at Vellum Street Soap Company by using tallow, a typical discard from animal products, and recycled glass jars to hold her products.
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