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SustainAble Home Goods Putting the Ability in Sustainability BY CRISTINA DEPTULA
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“We believe that every man and woman has been given gifts that they can use to bless others and themselves. Being able to provide for your family is not just a necessity but a matter of dignity.”
LaToya Tucciarone
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he founder of SustainAble Home Goods, LaToya Tucciarone, affirms the value of creating solid jobs and allowing people to participate in the economy and in their communities. The company’s name emph asiz es ability (along with environmental sustainability) and that we are all capable of contributing to the world we share. This housewares company relies on a network of fairtrade suppliers to bring the handcrafted, quality goods of people around the world to a global market.
LaToya Tucciarone is the Founder and CEO of SustainAble Home Goods, a home decor store located at Ponce City Market in Atlanta. Motivated by the conviction that capitalism can be used as a force for good, Tucciarone launched SHG in 2017 as a means to connect her customers to talented artisans, makers, and artists in marginalized communities both locally and globally. Today, her store features a curated collection of fair-trade, ethically sourced, and handmade homewares from over 25 countries around the world.
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