Don't forget to use your owners coupon this month!! Take 10% any single purchase throughout the month of October when you're an owner :O  #ashlandfoodcoop #roguevalleyroastingco #supportlocal #ownercoupon #certifiedorganic

Fun Fact: In 2014, California became the first state to enact legislation imposing a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at large retail stores. Other states such as Hawaii and New York followed suit, mandating plastic bag bans on grocery stores and other retailers in 2015 and 2019!

Fun Fact: A congressional report in late 2021 described the US as the leading country for plastic waste generation. The analysis found that the country produces more plastic waste than any other nation, equivalent to about 42 million metric tons every year, which amounts to 287 pounds per person! 🚯♻️

Fun Fact: As the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports, about 6-8% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced if we stopped wasting food. In the US alone, the production of lost or wasted food generates the equivalent of 37 million cars’ worth of greenhouse gas emissions!

Fun Fact: Ageing infrastructure and deteriorating water delivery systems including pipes and mains cost the US an estimated 2.1 trillion gallons of lost drinkable water each year. Adopting widespread energy-efficient technologies and appliances could significantly reduce water wastage. 🫗

Fun Fact: According to a survey conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), approximately half of the country’s rivers and streams – amounting to more than 700,000 miles of waterways – and more than one-third of its lakes are polluted and unfit for swimming, fishing, and drinking.

Fun Fact: With the advancement of hydrogen fuel cell technology, HFCs produce no harmful emissions, eliminating costs associated with handling and storing toxic materials like battery acid or diesel fuel. Further, Hydrogen can store renewable electricity during times of peak or excess generation!

Fun Fact: In 2023, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that “human activities, principally through emissions of greenhouse gases, have unequivocally caused global warming, with global surface temperature reaching 1.1°C above 1850-1900 in 2011-2020.

Fun Fact: Around 30-40% of food is wasted in the U.S., while the average American wastes 50% more food than in 1970. Utilizing smaller portion sizes or composting is a great way to combat these issues!🍽️🥣

Fun Fact: Using a lid on your pan while cooking can save your energy use while cooking up to 90%!  🍳🥘

Fun Fact: The 6 R's of sustainability are as follows: reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink, refuse, and repair!

Fun Fact: Sustainability isn't just about recycling or saving energy, in fact, the 3 main pillars of sustainability are: people, planet, and profit. Typically, you cannot have one without the other. We encourage you to learn more about the intersectionality of sustainability and social justice!

Fun Fact: Southern Oregon University - a neighbor of the Ashland Food Co-Op - is currently on track to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and become net zero by 2040. The school currently has 10 major commitments, one being the installation of solar to uphold 100% renewable energy standards!🌞

Fun Fact: Companies have the ability to acquire what is called a B Corp Certification - a designation for for-profit companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Look for this logo on items next time you shop!

Fun Fact: Current commitments by government and industry will reduce the amount of plastic flowing into the ocean only by 7% by 2040. However, we have the power to change this. Living more sustainably and urging others to do the same will help much more than you may think!

Fun Fact: More than 50% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) relies on nature, highlighting its economic vulnerability to biodiversity loss. The increased economic valuation of our ecosystems could lead to a greater societal understanding of just how much conservation matters!

Fun Fact: Annual global greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 50% over the past 30 years due to increased fossil fuel combustion. Remember, your money is your power, supporting independent and slow living companies can save the world!

In this house, we respect the hot bar.  #ashlandfoodcoop #supportlocal #soup #hotbar

Fun Fact: Fast fashion items are often worn less than five times, kept for roughly 35 days, and produce over 400% more carbon emissions per item per year than garments worn 50 times and kept for a full year. Unlearning increased shopping habits is the first step to a more sustainable life!

Fun Fact: The hole in the Earth's ozone layer, which was a source of global concern during the 1980s, is on track to repair itself following the banning of CFCs and other ozone-depleting gases under the Montreal Protocol. It is expected to fully heal between 2040 and 2070!

Some things just make sense... like becoming a co-op owner! #ashlandfoodcoop #supportlocal #roco #coffeeshop

Fun Fact: The Netherlands, France, Italy, and Germany are the countries that are leading the way toward adopting a circular economy. Which is an economic system focused on minimizing waste and maximizing the use of resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. 🌐

Crack a cold one and say cheers to national beer lovers day! Get all your fav local sips from our beer fridge today!  #ashlandfoodcoop #nationalbeerloversday #beer #supportlocal #cheers

What's better than supporting your local libraries and small businesses? Honestly, not much else.. #jacksoncountylibraries #ashlandfoodcoop #roguevalleyroastingco  #readabookday  #supportlocal

In case you missed it, this months Change for Good partner is the Siskiyou Field Institute! Round up your dollar at checkout to aid in increasing the understanding of, and connection to the Klamath-Siskiyou ecoregion through education, scientific research, and public engagement.

Fun Fact: The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by United Nations member states in 2015. These deal with all aspects of sustainability, including the preservation of forests, oceans, and ecosystems, as well as climate change, clean water, and clean energy.

Say cheese! Come celebrate national cheese pizza day with a fresh, ready-to-bake, pizza from the Co-Op. An opportunity even the vegetarians can't pass up! 🍕🧀 #ashlandfoodcoop #cheesepizzaday #supportlocal #saycheese

My money's on the cattage.. 😺 #ashlandfoodcoop #roco #roguevalley #supportlocal #chooseyourfighter

Fun Fact: One million species of plants and animals are currently at risk of extinction, including many well-known species that could be extinct before 2050. There are already at least 20% fewer native land species than there were in 1900, much of this phenomenon is known as background extinction!

Fun Fact: You can save 90% of the energy used by your washing machine by switching to the cold setting. Doing so would reduce your carbon footprint by 1,600 pounds a year. 👚🧦

Who up thinking about stone fruit?  #ashlandfoodcoop #stonefruit #roguevalley #supportlocal

Have you heard of Rogue To Go? This non-profit company has already eliminated more than 24,000 single-use food containers! Stop by the hot bar at the Co-op, or any other participating location, and start reducing your food waste today! Visit roguetogo.com for more info!  #ashlandfoodcoop #roguetogo

Fun Fact: Switching to energy-efficient light bulbs uses 90% less energy. This could reduce your overall home energy consumption by around 13% and save around $225 per year!

Fun Fact: Despite advances in clean and renewable energy sources, 83% of global energy still comes from fossil fuels. However, many countries around the world have taken significant strides to transition to clean energy. For example, England has officially and entirely moved away from coal!

What's always in your basket? Let us know in the comments!  #ashlandfoodcoop #whatsinyourbasket #supportlocal #communitypower #roguevalley

Happy Labor Day from AFC and RoCo! Thank you to those who have become the backbone of our country, those who work thankless jobs with long hours, and for those fighting for equity and equality for all!

Fun Fact: You could change the world by simply eating just one plant based meal a week! One person eating vegan just one day per week saves approximately 40lbs of grain, 1100 gallons of water -(that's equal to about 4 months of showers), 30 square feet of forest, and one animal.

Happy Friday!  #ashlandfoodcoop #supportlocal #rollinghills #absolutelegends #yerbamate

Fun Fact: An astonishing 5 trillion plastic bags are used globally every year. Switching to reusable grocery bags could dramatically reduce this number!

Does this make you hungry too?  #ashlandfoodcoop #supportlocal #certifiedorganic #communitypower

This past July, the Co-op partnered with White Oak Farm & Education Center! For the whole month customers rounded up at checkout and ended up raising over $5,000! Great job, Co-operators 💚 #ashlandfoodcoop #changeforgood #whiteoakfarm #supportlocal #communitypower #roguevalley

Fun Fact: Recent studies have shown that microalgae (aka phytoplankton) can actually capture and sequester carbon 50x faster than trees! Without microalgae, oceanic biodiversity would collapse, leading to devastating consequences for marine life and global fisheries. 🐠🪸🌊

Did you know? The vibrant colors of many fruits and vegetables can allude to their high nutrient contents! #ashlandfoodcoop #supportlocal #localafc #communitymatters #farmworkerjustice

Fun Fact: The Klamath Dam Removal Project - located in Klamath Falls, OR - is the world's largest dam removal and river restoration project. The ultimate goal is the complete removal of four dams in order to reintroduce native species like salmon back into their rightful home!

Tell your dog we said hi!  #ashlandfoodcoop #nationaldogday #doglover #roguevalley #roco #locallove

This is the last week to participate in our Change for Good program! This month, we have celebrated, encouraged, and donated to local schools. Round up your dollar at checkout to aid in offering students an enriching education that will impact them for life!

Your daily reminder to...  #ashlandfoodcoop #shoplocal #supportlocal #communitypower #certifiedorganic

Fun Fact: The Earth isn't perfectly round! It's shape is what's known as an oblate spheroid - slightly flattened at the poles while bulging at the equator. This shape is a result of the planets rotational velocity. 🌍

This month's final summer sippers mocktail is a raspberry basil gingerade! Stop by the Co-Op Demo Kiosk on August 30th/31st and September 2nd to taste and shop!  #ashlandfoodcoop #summersippers #mocktail #supportlocal #communitypower