Going Green? Go to Green in BKLYN!
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:14PM 
Ah-sigh. Where do I begin? I have to take a deep breath because there's a lot to say about Green in BKLYN. Probably too much for this post, so I'll have to keep myself from rambling. I met Elissa, the owner of Green in BKLYN about a year ago. My husband came home one day excited about this new neighborhood store that had opened up. I mean what guy really goes on and on about a store?! Well, this time mine(who normally gets grumpy when he's in a store too long), would every now and then tell me whenever he popped into Green in BKLYN. He made it his mission to make time to take me over there. The day finally came when amist our errand running the opportunity arose and I made my entrance.
I was really enamoured by Green in BKLYN. There was such a variety of things for the entire household packed into this store, which if you're in New York City you definitely know what I mean. In addition to the household items there were personal and beauty items, accessories and novelty items, books, and even a kid's section! Trust me if you pay them a visit you'll find something that's of interest to you. It's very hard to walk out empty handed. There's an eclectic selection for almost anything. Furthermore, as well as stocking such a wide variety of all eco-friendly and sustainable products Green in BKLYN has become a friend to the community in more ways than one. They even carry products from local artisans which I think is really cool. If you go to Green in BKLYN's website and read the about us page, you'll see this was more than likely Elissa's destiny.
In honor of Earth Day, I'm elated to highlight Green in BKLYN for their mission and work. What makes this year really special for Green in BKLYN is that Earth Day is also their first anniversary! Stop by the store this Thursday, April 22nd to celebrate with them all day long! Here's what you can look forward to:
11:30am – 1:00pm:
Brooklyn author, Leda Meredith, signs her book: The Locavore Handbook: The Busy Person’s Guide to Eating Local on a Budget.
With practical, down-to-earth advice, Leda’s book guides folks through the process of incorporating locally grown foods into their meals including information on budgeting; shopping efficiently; sourcing, growing & preserving food; & supporting local merchants as well as our lovely planet Earth.
1:30pm – 3:00pm:
Clinton Hill-based Vandra Thorburn answers questions & speaks about EM Bokashi Composting.
Vandra is the founder & pioneer of Vokashi, a new local business providing buckets & bran to households, small businesses & catering companies for EM Bokashi composting. The system has no smell, no bugs or flies & is easy to manage in your kitchen. Plus, it works months faster than traditional composting.
3:30pm – 5:00pm:
Brooklyn artist, Claudia Pearson, signs her children’s book: Tribal Alphabet.
Claudia’s debut creation for children features extraordinary illustrations that come alive to celebrate the diversity of tribal communities & the world’s indigenous heritages. A is for Australian Aborigine, B is for Basque, C is for Cherokee are some of the names of the different tribes from all over the world that go alphabetically from page to page all the way to Z is for Zulu.
5:30pm – 7:00pm:
Green in BKLYN hosts its own First Birthday with an Organic Wine Reception.
Organic wine in a recycled cardboard box. It doesn’t get much more eco-friendly or tasty than that! If you were here opening day, you’ll remember Gnarly Vines provided us with great grape then & they’ll be doing it again this year!
Green in BKLYN can be found at 432 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11205. You can contact them at 718-855-4383 for further information. Not in the Brooklyn, or New York City area? Don't let the fact that you're too far from the party stop you from contacting them for that item you just can't do without, but can't find anywhere. They've been known to get a call from out of the area and make it happen!
Say hi to Elissa below! Happy Birthday! Happy Earth Day!
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