Staff Picks: Earth Friendly Products
In celebration of Sustainability Month in April, we asked our Sustainability Committee to share their favorite eco-friendly product.
Eco-Dent Terradent Replaceable Head Toothbrushes are my favorite sustainable item. Instead of throwing away the entire toothbrush when the head needs replacement, you keep the handle and replace the bristle heads only. Be easy on your pocket and the earth while keeping those pearly whites sparkling clean! Nick Spaeth, Produce Department
I love MycoShield by Host Defense for boosting my immune system during cold and flu season. Paul Stamets, Host Defense founder, feels that consuming mushrooms and mycelium adds many benefits in the pursuit of good health. MycoShield is Certified Organic and made with US grown (better inspections) mushrooms. In fact, Stamets' work has shown mycelium to be critical in sustaining healthy bee colonies. Adding mushrooms to my diet is probably one of the most important supplements in maintaining my health! Emile Amaroticio, General Manager
I adore everything made by Hummingbird Wholesale because I believe in their incredible company. I especially enjoy Hummingbird’s Regional Snack Blend in our Bulk Section. This Snack Blend is made in Eugene from Oregon and California grown ingredients. I love snacking on the biggest Oregon hazelnuts you've ever seen and cranberries sweetened with local blackberry honey. Hummingbird Wholesale conducts their business with utter integrity and respect for our environment. To prove their dedication- they landfill only 2.1% of their waste, amazing! Stephanie Koerella, Education Coordinator
Rather than using plastics, a great alternative for food storage is Bee’s Wrap. It’s a washable and reusable wrap made from organic cotton and beeswax that you can use for your lunchbox or leftovers. It’s handy as a lid for bowls or jars too. It can also be composted! Rianna Kopel, Produce Department
More Co-op News
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
We're always learning and growing here at the Co-op and with the approach of Cinco de Mayo we thought we would share a (very) brief history lesson and some thoughts on celebrating this holiday here in the United States.
April 2023 Change for Good Partner: Pollinator Project Rogue Valley
From Kristina Lefever, Pollinator Project Rogue Valley President
March 2023 Change for Good: Klamath Bird Observatory
From Klamath Bird Observatory, March 2023's Change for Good partner:
Frederick Douglass And Co-ops in 1846
When Douglass Came to Rochdale, England a Slave and Left a Free Man
By David J Thompson
February's Change for Good partner: OHRA
OHRA helps low-income people build better lives through access to social service resources. By helping
people move from crisis to stability, OHRA builds more capable individuals, stronger families, and a
better community. We have three core programs:
January Change for Good Partner: Ashland Food Angels
December Change for Good Partner: Rogue Action Center
December's Change for Good Partner is
Rogue Action Center
The Rogue Action Center (RAC) builds organizing infrastructure, leaders, and community power for a just, inclusive, and sustainable Southern Oregon for everyone.
November Change for Good Partner: Vesper Meadow Education Program
October Change for Good Partner: AFC Gives Community Fund
October's Change for Good Partner is
AFC Gives Community Fund
September Change for Good Partner: Truth to Power
September's Change for Good Partner is
Truth to Power
Truth to Power cultivates teen activism and community participation through social justice podcasts and transformative projects.
July Change for Good Partner: Ashland Food Angels
June Change for Good Partner: Maslow Project
Celebrate Ashland Food Co-op's 50th Anniversary
Ashland Food Co-op has been a staple in our community for 50 years and invites you to celebrate this anniversary with them on June 3rd, 2022 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, at the AFC employee parking lot for dancing, food, face painting and more!
Music by Eight Dollar Mountain and Wild and Blue.
Siano's Karibbean Cookhouse, Walkabout Brewing Co. and Rogue Kombucha will be joining us with delicious food and beverages available for purchase.