Thursday, September 2, 2010

Check this out...

It's a story from today's issue of WSU's The Daily Evergreen on Moscow Co-op's reusable bag program. They raised nearly $460 dollars to give to the HOPE Center, which provides clothing and food to people in need around the Palouse. Pretty cool.

Moscow Food Co-op promotes reusable bags
By: Paula Mehrkens

"Moscow Food Co-op’s "A Dime in Time" program encourages the practice of bringing reusable bags while supporting local organizations.

“We wanted to create a manner in which we could reward people for using cloth bags,” said Kenna Eaton, Moscow Food Co-op general manager.

States like California are voting on whether or not to make the use of plastic bags in grocery stores illegal, she said. Closer to home, Eaton hopes to make alternative bag choices a voluntary reality..."

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