Ecobronx

Why EcoBronx At this current time, most sustainable products and educational events happen in Brooklyn and Manhattan. COVID-19 enhanced our founder's awareness of the lack of accessibility for Bronx residents trying to maintain a sustainable lifestyle. The goal is for EcoBronx to be an eco-space for all Bronx residents to increase their knowledge of and access to sustainable and refillable products. The retail aspect of the space will focus on retailing sustainable/refillable/package-free products and food items from predominantly local makers to reduce carbon emissions. The educational aspect will include workshops such as making your own cleanser, why the need to reduce plastic usage, and basic mending sessions. It is intended to be a social enterprise business dedicating a specific percentage of the business profits back into local community initiatives focused sustainability projects and providing services to assist in the community's reduction of items going to landfills. Keeping with the give-back mindset, customers will be capable to perform pay-it-forward actions so that everyone is able to make sustainable lifestyle choices. It is envisioned that the Eco-Space will launch over the course of 3 key phases. Phase I: Pop-Up Style Workshops and Retail Opportunities (Current) Phase II: Opening of Permanent Location with refillable items Phase III: Addition of non-refillable food items and landfill prevention services