‘Green Products’ Archive

The “Dirty Dozen” (in our beauty products)

This week, Joshua Onysk (the president & founder of Pangea Organics), came to Green in BKLYN to talk about Pangea’s amazing facial & body products, as well as beauty products in general… It got me thinking about the “Dirty Dozen,” … More

Pangea Organics @ Green in BKLYN Sunday

Just a reminder… This Sunday (September 20th) a host from Pangea Organics will be at Green in BKLYN. She’ll be answering questions & sharing all kinds of info about their amazing products: • 5x Award Winning Face Mask • Fabulous … More

Sundays on Myrtle

Every Sunday in September Myrtle Avenue becomes an active, pedestrian-friendly public space… In other words, from 11am to 7pm every Sunday in September, Myrtle Avenue is closed to car traffic (between Clinton & Emerson Avenues) .  Very green, indeed! There … More

Antibacterial Products

I get a lot of questions & calls about antibacterial products so I thought I’d address the topic (with assistance from Smart Mama’s Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Child’s Toxic Chemical Exposure by Jennifer Taggart). Triclosan & triclocarban … More

Green in BKLYN’s Top Ten Local Products

As an eco-friendly home goods store, all of our products are made with materials that are natural, organic, recycled or sustainable.  They save energy & are economical, eco-friendly, healthy alternatives…  And, if we’re really lucky, they’re locally owned, developed & … More

So… What’s New?

We’ve been so occupied here in the shop that writing has been nigh on impossible…  Too busy opening boxes & getting new products on the shelves. It’s like one long birthday week here at Green in BKLYN.  And since we’re … More

What are BPAs & What are Safe Plastics?

There’s lots of talk about safe & unsafe plastics, how to recycle them, why or why not use them & so on.  So, as my grandpa would say, what’s all this with these plastics? Well, many of the plastics we … More

So… What’s New?

Busy, busy here at the shop… Working to expand our offerings in general & specifically to the needs of our customers.  So… what does that mean today? Wrap-N-Mat & Snack Pouch: Well, we’ve got Wrap-N-Mats & their friendly cousins, Snack … More

Magic Oranges or No More Mosquitos!

Over the time that we’ve been open (nearly six whole weeks), we’ve encouraged our customers to tell us what they want, need, use… We’ve introduced about a dozen new products since opening based on customers’ questions & requests. One problem … More

Erbaviva Baby is Here!

Finally have a chance to drop a line… And the line is good!  We now carrying Erbaviva baby products including their Baby Soap, Oil, Lotion, Shampoo & Diaper Cream. Using only the highest quality organic ingredients & essential oils, Erbaviva … More