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Last December, in up and coming Bay View, (a community just south of downtown Milwaukee), Future Green was introduced to the public. Lisa Rohatsch purchased the quaint brick building located on Kinnickinnic Ave in 2003. In 2004, she remodeled the interior using sustainable building practices whenever possible. The space is heated with radiant heat (beneath the finished concrete floor) and a wood burning stove. New thermal windows and solar tubes bring natural light into the space. Reclaimed brick, doors and glass block add a sense of authenticity to the space. Natural finishes and furnishing include: clay textured walls, low VOC paint, bamboo, linoleum, and fixtures made out of wheat-board.
She has since married her business partner, Swee Sim, and together they run a vibrant retail store with a variety of eco-friendly products: organic apparel, shoes and accessories, eco-babywear, organic/natural beds and bedding, furnishings and decorative accessories from sustainable or recycled sources, healty beauty products, and eco-friendly building products (flooring, paint, wall and window treatments). Lisa has traveled to Egypt, Africa and South America looking for healthy, eco-friendly product lines. Like Satara, many of Future Green also holds special events such as organic wine tasting, fashion shows featuring unique apparel made from organic and all natural fabrics, and Qigong classes. When you visit, make sure to peek at the restroom, there are some beautiful sustainable works of art in there as well.
Outpost Exchange, written by Lyn Falk
Customer Comments:
“GREAT CLOTHS…Esp the Clay Dyed ones!!!!”
“The hemp socks make great teak deck shoes!”
Christine Pitt, “Flor came in fast, cat loves it, very happy about my new carpet by Flor!”
Suzanne, “Love my new bamboo floor from Future Green…it looks spectacular!”
“Your underwear is the best ever! And the bras are even better yet!” Gloria
Connie Sschmit, “Love my organic sweater! It is rare to find a store in which every single thing you buy benefits the environment and values people throughout the world. You leave Future Green feeling blessed and inspired.”
“My natural latex mattress is absolutely wonderful. I will use it for years and years.” Erin Mccann
“I really love all the toys-it’s the first thing I look for! After a little play I search out the new items that are always appearing. The excuse--as if I need one! --for coming here from Port Washington (30 miles away) is for the superb Green teas and Oolongs blends. I cannot find these excellent teas anywhere else. Finally, I now have a source for the environmentally friendly building materials—specially floors—that I read so much about, and cannot easily find.” Christine Hargorten
“Thanks for all your help with the green remodeling materials. Your installation advice helped a lot!” C. Beife
“Wonderful edition to the neighborhood we now shop our neighborhood for practical, useful merchandise! Blessings for many years ahead.”
“Thank-you for being here!” Heather
“The Fair Trade instruments are so cool (and teas).”
“Very nice. Thank-you for your presence!” Brian Sevedge
“Lots of cool eco things to see!! Polite & very helpful employees.”
“Soothing—Calming—Pretty—Peaceful—Lively—Good!”
“Awesome store. We love it!”
“Thank-you for carrying the eco paint! It is excellent!”
“We love “THE BED” (Always look forward to nights now!) on top of that we love the store and enjoy using the Miessence organic body care daily!”
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