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August 18, 2026
Our Battle Against Plastic To the Editor, It’s good to see the increased use of compostable produce bags at the Coop. However, I have noticed an increase in prepackaged items taking over the produce aisle like a slow-moving cancer. The plastic bags and clamshells used for prepackaging are difficult, if not impossible to recycle. Also,…
July 28, 2026
Longing for the Before Times (aka the Age of Wire-based Twist Ties) To the Editor, Is anyone as irritated as I by the new bits of tape used to close the tops of prepackaged bulk items? Before, when twist ties were used, you could reseal the bag and then, when it was empty,…
July 7, 2026
Let’s Together Endeavor to Grow Coop Membership Dear Coop members: Our membership does not fully reflect the diversity of the communities around us. Many New Yorkers who could benefit greatly from the Coop—including low-income families, people using SNAP benefits and many communities of color—remain underrepresented among our members. I and a few others are interested…
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