Oko

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frozen yogurt152 5th Ave, Park Slope,

Brooklyn• Öko means “eco” in Hungarian• Eco-Friendly Construction

Materials• Recycling• Vegetable-Ware• Natural Cleaning Products• Organic & Sweatshop-free

Merchandise• Local Suppliers• Local & Organic Fruits when

possible• New York Greek Yogurt• Teas & Coffees are Fair-Trade &

Organic• Donates 1% of proceeds to

environment• Solar Panel Awning

• öko recycles:– Biodegradable cups, spoons, food– Plastic cups, bottles, metal cans, glass bottles– Paper Napkins, newspapers, magazines

reasons to beöko-friendly

öko-construction• Wall panels are made from bamboo…

– Bamboo doesn’t need pesticides or to be replanted.

– It’s growth cycle is 3-5 years (hardwoods’ cycle is 15-20 yrs

– Releases 35% more oxygen!• Drywall is made with 75%+ recycled

materials– at least 10% post-consumer

• 100% recycled paper covers the plaster• Countertops are made from sunflower hulls

– Don’t require preservatives that poison soil and groundwater, don’t add to global warming

• Floors are made from linseed oil• Bulbs are energy-conserving halogen, low

voltage, LED, fluorescent and Energy Saver• Computer equipment and monitors are

Energy Star compliant