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Day Commitment at the Moscow Food Co-op <BR></B><BR>In April, the Moscow Food
Co-op received the 2011 Mayor’s Earth Day Award in the business category.
The award is given by the city of Moscow for demonstrated commitment to
environmental conservation and awareness. <BR> <BR>Also for Earth Month,
in April, the Co-op permanently eliminated plastic bags from its checkout
stands. That decision was part of the Bag It! project, an international effort
to lessen the use of single-use plastic bags by consumers. <BR>
<BR>“Customers and our members are really happy that the bags are gone, if they
notice the absence at all, and seem to appreciate the help in kicking a bad
habit,” said Carol Spurling, Co-op Outreach and Ownership Coordinator.
<BR> <BR>The Co-op still offers paper bags, and will continue to reward
customers who use their own re-usable bags with a dime refund. <BR>
<BR>The Co-op is located at 121 East Fifth Street in downtown Moscow.
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