The Change:
Making it easier for everyone to green their home and live a green lifestyle.
The Story:
What do you get when you cross a native New Yorker raised by tree huggers with an Alaskan? Thankfully for all of us, that combination gave birth to Green in BKLYN, a one-stop shop where people who’d like to live an eco-friendly lifestyle—and those who already do—can find information and products they need to easily green their home and their daily lives.
Founded by Elissa Olin (the native New Yorker), the idea for Green in BKLYN came from her family simply trying to find a balance between their different experiences by making a commitment to using products such as recycled paper, eco-friendly cleaning supplies and fair trade coffee. “We wanted to act in a way that was healthier for ourselves and our planet,” she writes on her site. “Like many busy people today, we also needed it to be convenient and easy. When we searched for these products, we found it harder than we expected.”
After discovering that friends and neighbors were having the same issue, Elissa decided to create a one-stop, earth-loving shop that includes everything from recycled paper products and linens to beauty products and kids toys.
The Commitment:
Just as we do at GreenHouse Eco-Cleaning, Green in BKLYN’s practices reflect their products which reflect their lifestyle. The shop uses eco-friendly building supplies, cleaning products and design. They are also dedicated to being active participants and contributors in our community by engaging in activities and events such as being a venue for Make Music New York, a live, free musical celebration with over 1,300 concerts held throughout the city.
The Details:
Green in BKLYN
432 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn
718-855-4383
www.greeninbklyn.com
Hours: M-F, 11am-7pm; Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 11am-6pm
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