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Earth Day 2020 that’s when Adria Hall and Jamie Fairman had hoped to have a grand opening for Koko, their new sustainable living shop. However COVID-19 had other plans.
The business at 15 N. Westmoor Ave. in Hilltop sells everything needed to switch to a green lifestyle, from dish soap blocks to four-in-one shower bars to reusable food bags and a fully stocked refillery to prevent single-use bottle waste.
The idea for Koko started with just a few products on the walls of plant shop Forage, the company’s sister store founded by Fairman in 2016.
While the pandemic was a major roadblock for many small businesses, Hall saw some perks, she says. The sense of community was stronger than ever, and while the store didn’t physically open in April as planned, the owners found new ways to attract business.
Cincinnati Magazine
February 12, 2021
Creating a sustainable future has become a mainstream conversation as discussions of combatting climate change have skyrocketed leading up to the 2020 presidential election. Common phrases include
carbon-neutral and
product lifecycle, but do you really understand why using a bamboo toothbrush, rather than plastic, makes a difference?
Photograph by Bird and Rose Photography
Adria Hall and Jamie Fairman are here to help. The duo opened a sustainable goods and refillery shop named Koko at 318 W. Fourth St. this month with the goal of making sustainability an option for everyone. (Next door, at 320 W. Fourth, the business partners debuted Koko’s sister shop, Forage, which offers houseplants and planters. The downtown shops are connected, so customers can easily browse products from both under one roof.)