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MAR/APR 2019

Earth Day!

pick up your coupon book at the co-op!

Visit www.strongertogether.coop for more tips on sustainable shopping.

Disco+ver Earth Day Why limit Earth Day celebrations to April 22? At your local co-op, every day is Earth Day and together, we’re making daily strides to make the world a healthier place to live. By showcasing organically grown produce, locally-sourced products, buying in bulk and fair trade certified items, co-ops and co-op shoppers just like you care for the community both locally and globally. When you shop the co-op you’re supporting these same initiatives that are supporting a healthier world.

Find products that are good for the Earth and great on your budget. Grab your recyclable, reusable grocery bags and get shopping!

Read more co-op stories at www.strongertogether.coop.

Co-ops and sustainability Food co-ops are known for providing sustainable products and creating inclusive communities. When you shop co-op, you’re contributing to a better world! Here are some examples of co-ops leading the way in sustainability.

Boise Co-op, Boise, ID, reduced overall waste by 5 percent in 2017, in part by partnering with a nonprofit farm to take 15,000 pounds of compostable materials. They also installed energy efficient freezers that reduced energy use by 10-15%.

Community Food Co-op, Bellingham, WA, downsized their carbon footprint by 280 tons just by reducing refrigerant gas leaks through preventative maintenance. They also achieved their goal of 90% waste diversion.

The Merc Co+op, Lawrence, KS, completed the first phase of their solar project in 2017, installing 330 photovoltaic panels (solar panels) that will save the co-op $1 million over 25 years. And their need-based program provided $15,000 in assistance for healthy food access.

Check out tasty plant-focused recipes at www.strongertogether.coop.

Eat more plants! Did you know that plant-rich diets can help reduce carbon emissions? Based on research done by Project Drawdown, plant-based diets can be extremely beneficial for the people who follow them and for the planet. Standard carbon emissions could be reduced by as much as 63 percent by adopting a vegetarian diet. Plus $1 trillion in annual health care costs and lost productivity would be saved due to added health benefits of eating more plant-based foods. For more information on Project Drawdown visit www.drawdown.org.

If you’re looking for ways to make an impact on climate change, consider a plant-based diet. It’s easier than you think. Your co-op is full of delicious fruits and vegetables and tasty vegetarian-friendly foods, and co-op staff are happy to answer your questions. Start with Meatless Monday, and see where it takes you!

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$ 2.00 offMaya KaimalAny Simmer Sauce or Everyday Dal

$ 1.00 off 2 Annie’s NaturalsAny Two All Natural Salad Dressings

$ 1.00 offQ Drinks Any 4 ct., 500 ml or 750 ml Item

50¢ off FronteraAny Especial Salsa

Present one coupon per two items purchased. Limit of one coupon per shopping trip. Expires April 30, 2019.

Present one coupon per item purchased. Limit of one coupon per shopping trip. Expires April 30, 2019.



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$ 1.00 offLittle Northern BakehouseAny Bread

$ 1.00 offCrofters Any 10 oz. Item

75¢ off 2 ProbarAny Two Bars or Nut Butters

$ 1.00 offAnnie’s HomegrownAny Gluten-Free Bunny Tails





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$ 1.00 off 2 EpicAny Two Performance Bars

$ 1.00 off MadécasseAny Chocolate Bar

$ 1.50 off WoodstockAny Packaged Nut, Dried Fruit or Craving

$ 1.00 off 2 ClifAny Two Nut Butter or Fruit Smoothie Bars





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50¢ off YogiAny Item

$ 1.00 off 2 Blue Diamond Any Two 32 oz. Almond Breeze

$ 1.00 off One Degree Any Cereal

$ 2.00 off Grandy OatsAny Granola





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$ 1.00 off Love Grown Any Item

75¢ off Cascadian Farm Any Cereal or Granola

$ 1.00 off Vita CocoAny 1 L Coconut Water

$ 2.00 off Chameleon Cold BrewAny 32 oz. Cold Brew





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$ 2.00 off ChobaniAny 32 oz. Yogurt

$ 1.00 off EvolutionAny 32 or 59 oz. Juice

40¢ off FageAny 17.6 oz. Yogurt

75¢ off Good CultureAny 5.3 or 16 oz. Cottage Cheese





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$ 1.00 off 2 WallabyAny Two 5.3 or 6 oz. Greek Yogurt

$ 1.00 off Maple Hill CreameryAny 64 oz. Organic Grass-Fed Milk

$ 1.00 off New BarnAny 32 oz. Almond Milk

$ 1.00 off Organic ValleyAny 24 oz. Grassmilk Yogurt





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$ 1.00 off 2 Brown CowAny Two 5.3 oz. Yogurt

75¢ off Deebee’s OrganicsAny 14 or 24 oz. Item

$ 2.00 offJeni’s Ice CreamAny 16 oz. Item

$ 1.50 offQuornAny Item, Excluding Quorn Roast





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50¢ off BiokleenAny Dish Item

$ 5.00 off Klean Kanteen Any 12 oz. or Larger Wide Mouth Insulated Item

$ 2.00 off AcureAny Skin Care Item

$ 1.00 off Avalon OrganicsAny Item





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$ 2.00 off 2 NOWAny Two Essential Oils

75¢ off 2 Four SigmaticAny Two Packets

$ 3.00 off Garden of LifeAny Full-sized Raw Meal Powder

$ 2.00 off NavitasAny Item, Excluding Bars





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Visit www.strongertogether.coop for more ideas and recipes.

Mango Avocado Pasta Salad Serves 4. Prep time: 25 minutes.

¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon salt 1 large mango, peeled, pitted and chopped 1 large avocado, cubed ¼ cup sliced red onion 8 ounces whole wheat spiral pasta ½ cup fresh basil, slivered ½ cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped

Put on a pot of water for cooking the pasta, and add a large pinch of salt. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey and salt. Whisk to mix. Add the mango, avocado and red onions. Cook the pasta according to package directions, about 10 minutes, then rinse and drain. Add the pasta to the bowl; toss to coat and mix well. Mix in the basil and top with cashews. If fresh basil isn’t readily available, you can substitute ½ cup chopped fresh spinach or arugula.

Read more about bulk shopping at www.strongertogether.coop.

Bulk shopping! Your co-op’s bulk aisle may seem a bit intimidating at first. But staff (and often other shoppers) are more than happy to answer your questions – and it’s a fun way to go greener! Research has shown that if US shoppers bought all our almonds in bulk for one year, 72 million pounds of waste would be saved from the landfill. You’ll save green, too, by buying the freshest spices and ingredients in just the amount you need. On average, you’ll save as much as 89 percent on grocery products by purchasing natural and organic foods from the bulk aisle instead of the packaged equivalents.

Give the bulk aisle a try for savings – both for the earth and your budget.

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