It’s a new year, and, we’ve got great new ways to help you Green Your Routine at the Co-op!  We’ve committed to eliminating all plastic water bottles smaller than 1.5 liters in our stores (you can get a great reusable aluminum bottle of water from Proud Source for under 3 bucks!), and have a whole host of other options for eliminating packaging and waste from your routine—from metal straws to beeswax wraps.  Look for special bird signs on our shelves highlighting these items!

Another great way to go green is to go co-op!  Shopping locally shrinks your carbon footprint–and we support over 200 different local suppliers, farmers, and producers.  You can become a member for just $3 a month, and immediately take advantage of the 10% quarterly member discount coupon, to help you save a little green while greening your pantry.  Sign up today!

There’s snow on the ground but we’re dreaming of Spring!  Things to look forward to this month:

the Spring New Beet, arriving soon!

asparagus daydreams

an upcoming celebration of our favorite root veggies

those special Irish cheeses arriving in honor of St. Patrick’s Day

daffodils and tulips at both of our stores right now, because we can’t wait for flowers!

Ready to run?  Need a little more information?  Visit these links below for the information packet and the application!

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Hooray for summer!  We’re getting ready for a wonderful season of our favorite local produce, easy meals on-the-go from our Prepared Foods department, watermelon everything, sweet treats from our Bakery perfect for picnics, and great local beer and cider from McCusker’s for our next cookout.  Keep an eye out for the Summer edition of the New Beet, dropping online and in both stores on June 1st, full of community news, member articles, and tips for a healthy, earth-friendly summer season from our staff!  We’ll see you at the Co-op!