By bringing their own grocery bags, Co-op shoppers have saved 569,868 new bags from being used between June 2003 and June 2008! That’s the equivalent of 800 trees!
Beans for Bags is one of our most popular donation programs at the Co-op. The aim of the program is to encourage conservation of disposable bags by offering customers a lima bean in exchange for bringing in their own shopping bag. The lima bean represents 5¢, and customers can choose which one of three owner-elected local environmental groups they would like to support with their bean. Simply place your beans in the slots of your choice in the wooden towers located at the exits of the stores. The beans are tallied quarterly, and each of the organizations receives a check.
Organizations that receive funds are elected by Co-op owners who vote from a list of groups compiled by the Outreach Department and usually published in the Thymes.
Recipients for 2011:
Co-op Recycling Center
Chintimini
Local 6 Connection
