Irradiated Foods!

The FDA has decided to allow fresh iceberg lettuce and spinach producers to irradiate their products with ionizing radiation, they claim that this will have no "significant effect on the human environment" whatsoever. However, irradiation does change the nutritional content of foods. Scientists don't fully understand why, but there's extensive documentation that degradation occurs. You can comment on this ruling to let the FDA know how you feel about it here. Since the co-op's produce is organic it will never be irradiated.

The Story of Stuff

This is a really concise video about, well, stuff. Where it comes from, where it goes, who's really paying for it, etc. It's basically a little story on the true costs of daily life consumerism. Go to www.storyofstuff.com to watch the video and learn more.

Co-op on the web

We were written up by a very cool site called apartment therapy in the their Kitchn section. You can read for your self by clicking here. The apartment section of their site has some great tips for living a green lifestyle plus some very interesting and creative ideas for furnishing your home!

Community Greening Class

Attend our class Tuesday, August 26 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. It's a FREE event held at the Santa Monica Synagogue (18th and Broadway). Our past two classes have covered the basics and a few ideas on how to green your apartment. Our next class on August 26th is to help suggest the next steps once you've purchased a house and want to start making changes.
This class will start you on the path of how to begin making the most environmentally sound choices, provide resources, and fabulous ideas. This class will be lead by Nancy Astrid Lindo, an artist, designer and a lifelong environmentalist. She has received her Interior Design degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and has completed the Green Building Certificate program at Sonoma State, and is LEED accredited.

Next Cooking Class - Healing Foods! August 24th

Stress is a common aspect of our daily lives. One way to counter stress is through dietary means. Healing foods can soothe your digestive system, calm your nerves and mental anxieties, and heal irritation. Learning ways to use food to slow down & feel better when you are feeling overwhelmed not only adds to your well-being, but prevents unhealthy patterns of emotional eating.
Class Menu
The Ultimate Beiler Soup Recipe
Basic Healing Vegetable Soup Recipe
How to Use Agar-Agar/Kanten & Arrowroot Powder/Kudzu in Drinks & Desserts
Soaked Nuts & Seeds

Sunday, August 24th 1:30pm to 4pm
$25 Co-op Members, $30 Non-Members

Please sign up at the Co-opportunity Membership Desk. Class must be pre-paid. Fee is refundable if cancellation is received 48 hours prior to class. To participate in cooking, bring a sharp knife and cutting board. For more information on Melissa please visit her website www.mwardonline.com.

Help flooded farmers stay afloat - Donate to the Cooperative Disaster Relief Fund

Early summer floods in Iowa, Wisconsin and other states left many of our farmers emotionally, physically and financially devastated. To help them, retail food co-ops nationwide have teamed up with Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund to provide farmers with financial relief through its Cooperative Disaster Relief Fund. We invite and encourage you to join us in our efforts.
Here’s how you can help:
Send your check payable to Northcountry- Co-op Disaster Relief Fund at 219 Main St., S.E., Ste. 500, Minneapolis, MN 55414 or donate online here. This link takes you to another site, click the "Make a Donation" button. Thanks for your help!

August is an Extra MAD Month!

To thank our loyal Members, August is an extra MAD Month. Save up to $10 on any one shop this month!

MEMBERS receive 10% savings on purchases for a maximum savings of $10.
SENIOR MEMBERS receive 15% savings for a maximum savings of $10!

Opting out of Co-op paper mail

We have put a system in place to opt out of receiving a paper copy of our newsletter. If you choose to opt out, every other month we'll send you a link via e-mail where you can access the newsletter online. If you would like to opt out of receiving a paper copy of our newsletter please e-mail us at marketing@coopportunity.com and include your full name, and your member number and/or your mailing address. Thanks!

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