Make Every Day Earth Day
Every time you save packaging by bringing in your own bags, bottles, or jars, the Co-op will donate a nickel to a local organization. Grab a ticket at the register for each bag, bottle, or jar you are reusing and deposit it at the Community Giving space on your way out. Not only will you be helping the environment, you’ll also help support our local community.
2023 Beneficiaries
Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates
Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making our region a safer, healthier, and friendlier place to ride a bike, whether for commuting, recreation, or exercise, for all people, regardless of race, income, or ability.
The California Native Plant Society
The California Native Plant Society is dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of California’s native plants and how to conserve native plant habitat through education, science, advocacy, horticulture and land stewardship.
Save the American River Association
Save the American River Association (SARA) is the founder of the American River Parkway. SARA representatives are involved in legislative efforts that support the environment and environmental education.
Atrium 916
Atrium 916 is a collaborative hub for artists, and creative entrepreneurs working on sustainability solutions, providing space and sustainable economic development opportunities for local communities to thrive. Atrium 916 engineers with the community, and for the community, impactful systems, solutions, logistics, art installations & products that build a circular economy that serves all.
350 Sacramento
350 Sacramento is a grassroots, climate justice organization focused on collective action to create a safe global climate. We believe in a world with a safe climate, where nature is respected and protected, and our social, political, and economic systems work for all people and the planet.
The Sacramento Climate Coalition is a grassroots alliance of Sacramento groups and individuals working to advance the broader movement for civil rights, justice and our environment, now and in these crucial years ahead.
5 Ways You Can Make Every Day Earth Day
Earth Day is quickly approaching, and with it comes a focus on being mindful of how our choices affect the earth. Here are 5 practical ways you can make every day Earth Day!
1. Shop in our bulk department.
Choose from over 700 items like grains, beans, culinary and medicinal herbs, olive oil, honey and freshly ground nut butter. You’ll save money while you ditch wasteful packaging! Buy as much or as little as you like!
2. Fill your own containers with bulk items and produce and bring tote bags to take your groceries home in.
This not only cuts down on waste, the Co-op will donate 5 cents to a local environmental organization for each bag or container you bring with our Make Every Earth Day program!
3. Choose products in reusable, biodegradable or recyclable packaging, not plastic.
Plastic never actually goes away. It is either buried, put in a landfill, or incinerated (and causes toxic pollution). By buying products in reusable or biodegradable packaging you’re voting with your dollar. The more people who choose alternative packaging increases the demand of this option and can eventually cut down on the production of products packaged in plastic. This short video simplifies the big business of plastic.
4. Choose to buy Certified Organic produce.
Organic farmers focus on soil fertility and preserving the soil for generations to come. They also protect wildlife, promote biodiversity, and preserve native ecosystems. Organic farming also preserves larger populations of beneficial organisms like bees, other pollinators and songbirds! You’re supporting the environment every time you buy produce at the Co-op because our produce is 100% organic!
5. Walk, ride your bike or take public transportation to shop at the Co-op!
It can be easy to reduce your carbon footprint while shopping at the Co-op! 29th Street light rail station is less than a block away, we have plenty of bike parking along R street and we even have EV parking and charging stations in our parking garage and parking lot.