Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to lower the risk of…
Author: Laurie Gelb
Laurie Gelb is the Co-op's Member Engagement Specialist. Contact her at LaurieGelb@coopfoodstore.com.
Is Fonio the Ancient Grain of the Future?
Fonio, the grain the ancient Egyptians deemed worthy of taking to the…
Tips to Help You Get Started with a Plant-Forward Diet in 2021
A plant-based diet, otherwise known as plant-forward eating, can make you healthier…
Try Reduced-Waste Holiday Gift Wrap This Year
The gifts I choose for family require brain power, so when it…
Tis the Season—Keeping it Local and Sustainable while Holiday Giving
The trend of holiday gift giving sometimes leads us to purchase unnecessary…
Thank You for a Successful Paper Shred Event
Thank you all for joining us on a beautiful Saturday morning in…
Did you know that cranberries don’t grow in water? Neither did I
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2020 Shred Events
The September Shred Event was a huge success, raising over $700. Thank…
We Offered and You Provided—Closing the Loop with Gimme 5
The Gimme 5 collection event was a huge success on Saturday, thanks…
Recycle and Rot
When you’ve tried the preceding steps, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse then it’s time…
Reduce and Reuse
“Create the room to fill up our lives with meaning instead of stuff.” –…
Simplify Your Life by Reducing Waste—Step 1: Refuse
Refuse what you don’t need. The first step to reducing our waste…
Simplify Your Life by Reducing Your Waste
Recently I came across a book by Bea Johnson, author of the…
Love Food, Not Waste
First of a two-part series Waste not, want not is an aphorism…
Vermont Adopts The Most Comprehensive Plastic Ban in The United States
Vermont’s “single-use product law” goes into effect July 1, 2020. The law…
Incredible Edibles in Your Back Yard!
If you’ve changed your travel plans and are spending more time at…
Practicing Kindness in Stressful Times
Don’t let kindness become another victim of COVID-19. A kind word and a thank you to employees goes a long way in maintaining our humanity throughout this pandemic.
Considering More Plant-Based Eating?
Plant-based or plant-forward eating focuses on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans.