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Upcoming Vote for Zero Waste Fee-Based Plastic Packaging Collection When:  April 26th, Tuesday night, 7pm General Meeting Where:  St. Francis Xavier School, 763 President Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues What:  Phase II of the TerraCycle collection will allow for collection of a very broad array of plastic packaging waste from products sold at the coop.  This waste will be upcycled and repurposed to create long lasting useful items (e.g., decking and fencing, planting barrels, garbage cans, etc.) This vote is for a year long trial which will allow for a full assessment of use and participation.  It should be noted, the Coop is under no contractual obligation with this program. We can discontinue the trial at anytime, if needed. How : In addition to our current participation in 6 free brigades (small bulk bags, food storage bags, cling wrap; Brita filters; baby food pouches; toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes; cereal bag liners; and energy bar wrappers), if ap...

The Environmental Committee is promoting a new partnership between the PSFC and TerraCycle , an innovative recycling company that transforms hard to recycle waste into new products- keeping more waste out of landfills. WHEN: Wednesday April 13th from 4-6pm. Saturday April 23rd from 2-4pm. WHERE: In front of the Coop or inside if the weather is frigid. WHAT *Please presort and separate items by category *No need to clean or remove labels *Please do not bring any other items than those listed: Toothpaste tubes, any brand and size (toothbrushes okay too) Baby food pouches and caps (any brand) Energy bar wrappers (any brand but only energy bars—no other wrappers please) Brita filters (other filter brands okay) plus other Brita filter related items Plastic food storage zip lock bags (any size), plastic cling wrap, and small bulk bags (Please no plastic roll bags or shopping bags) Cereal bag and cracker bag liners or bulk cereal bags (any brand) UPCOMING VOTE: Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. M...