The Company:
PLANT Apothecary makes apothecary goods with a conscience.
PLANT Apothecary products are made with the help of adults with physical and mental disabilities, who work at the nonprofit BKLYN UNLTD workshop, in Brooklyn, New York. BKLYN UNLTD’s mission is to give disabled adults access to work training and paid work opportunities.
The Founders:
The Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based design studio, online shop and wholesale distributor was founded by Holly McWhorter and Bjarke Ballisager, a husband-and-wife team. Holly and Bjarke design and/or formulate all PLANT products either together or independently. They share a passion for environmental friendliness, natural beauty and grooming, social responsibility, Scandinavian modern lines and a good sense of humor.
Products:
Malachite + Elephant carries the award nominated for innovation Rice & Clean Gentle Facial Cleanser.
The Wake Up & Get It On Bodywashes
and the SUPER SOAK Organic Healing bath