KEEPING IT LOCAL
Supporting our local stores is vital, and for some of us it has taken a global pandemic, empty supermarket shelves and a possible recession ahead of us to realise this. In order for us to keep JBC as local as possible, and put money back in to the pockets of incredibly hard-working nearby business owners, we use these businesses for sourcing produce, collaboration, re-using our waste and as stockists.
We recommend these easy swaps for spending locally as opposed to funding large corporations.
1. Utilise outdoor and indoor markets for food shopping, clothing and more. Many small businesses begin their journey at the market, and your money could make a huge difference for them. You can also often find much fresher and organic food produce on the stalls, as it has come straight from the farm as opposed to flown around the world. It’s also more likely to be free of pesticides and other nasties!
2. When you’re flicking through Uber Eats looking for your usual big chain pizza menu, take a moment to check yourself, and order a real authentic one instead. Nothing beats a proper wood-oven fired pizza lovingly made by our friends at Yard Sale in London. And they deliver!
Yard Sale Pizza, London - @yardsalepizza
3. Get creative with your date nights and days out! Instead of taking the kids to a theme park or the cinema, visit your local animal farm or look up your closest independent drive in cinema or theatre. On date night, surprise your other half with one of the amazing supper clubs in your area. Our favourites are the workshops and dinners run by our pals, father-daughter duo Ellora and Maurelio - otherwise known as The Arty Vegan. From tofu-making to sustainability talks - their enthusiasm is infectious, their food is to die for, (and they are absolute family goals!).
Ellora and Maurelio of The Arty Vegan - @theartyvegan
4. Switch to an independent gym. The cool gyms, the ‘it’ boxing classes and the ridiculously overpriced yoga sessions are so out. Spend your money and time at a place where the people feel relatable, the trainers exude good vibes, and you don’t feel intimidated to walk through the door! We love GRL GYM based in Hackney Wick, London, who describe themselves as ‘a fitness community of rebels against toxic health culture’ and welcome ‘all bodies and all levels’. They pride the gym as being a completely safe space for everyone. Sign us up today!
GRL GYM at Hackney Wick, London - @grl.gym
What are your favourite ways to support local businesses? Tell us over on instagram at @jbcjuice