SUSTAINABILITY Archives - Community Food Co-op

2022 Community Shopping Day Donations

Every year, the Co-op Member Affairs Committee (MAC) and Board of Directors selects community organizations to be the monthly Community Shopping Days (CSD) recipient. CSD recipients receive 2% of the Co-op’s total sales on the third Saturday of their designated month, and all register donations made during the month. Now [...]

Earth Day at the Co-op

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This Earth Day, we’re sharing some of our favorite sustainable products and actions to help you be gentler on the Earth today and everyday.

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Innovators in Agriculture

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This Black History Month we’re celebrating Black innovators in sustainable agriculture. Learn about the contributions made by key players.

What Do These Buzzwords Reveal About My Coffee?

What exactly does “fair trade” mean? Why should I buy shade-grown coffee? We’re here to answer all your coffee-related questions so you can shop with confidence.

Help Us Combat Climate Change

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Over the next six weeks, the Community Food Co-op is joining 160 businesses around the nation in calling for bold climate action. We are raising our voices, calling our members of Congress, and urging them to take decisive legislative action this fall. We hope you’ll join us.

Vendor Profile: Wild Carrot Herbals

Founded in 2000, Wild Carrot Herbals is a Northeast Oregon-based, woman-owned skincare company nestled in the heart of historic downtown Enterprise.

Buy Bulk, Save Money, and Reduce Waste

The Co-op’s bulk department is all about saving money, reducing waste, and being better stewards of our environment. We offer products in our bulk department that can’t be found elsewhere.

Recycling Tips From Your Co-op

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In honor of Earth Day, we are sharing recycling tips from your co-op. It’s important to us to share the best way for you to responsibly dispose of the items you purchase at our stores.

Your #PlasticFree Body Care Routine

If you’re interested in doing Mother Earth a solid and making the switch to a plastic-free (or less plastic-full) body care routine, the Co-op wellness department has you covered!

Helping Salmon and Orcas in the Salish Sea

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Learn about our commitment to cease the sale of any chinook/king salmon from the coastal waters of Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia, and discover ways that all of us can help protect the Southern Resident orcas.