Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, from the curated selection of products we carry, to our emphasis on local, directly-delivered and organic foods. That’s why we can hardly “contain” our excitement that reusable containers are allowed at the Co-op once again, thanks to updated Oregon Department of Agriculture guidance.
Shoppers can bring reusable containers for bulk foods and other bulk products. For example, you can bring a used, clean plastic yogurt container with a lid to use when buying your favorite granola. Ran out of shampoo? Bring the clean container and refill it with one of the many types we carry.
Here’s how it works: use our in-store scale, tape and pens to weigh and label your container. That empty weight, called “tare,” will then be subtracted at check-out from the actual amount you are buying.
Reusing containers is a great way to shop more sustainably. When doing so, we ask that you please observe the following guidelines: Containers must be designed for repeated use, in good condition, visibly clean and they cannot be used for temperature-controlled foods like refrigerated bulk foods, hot bar and salad bar.
We have over 1,000 bulk products listed on our website at firstalt.coop/bulk-product-lookup. This database is great for finding new products as well looking up a mystery item you already bought but forgot to label.
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Come to First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op for all of your grocery needs.It’s the natural choice.
Jasmin Woodside of First Alternative Co-op and her children.
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