In our collective effort to be a more green business, we try to recycle as much as possible. We also encourage everyone to recycle in their daily lives. Here is a list of ten things that some may not be aware are recyclable.

1. Appliances - Many stores will recycle your old appliance when you purchase a new one. Goodwill accepts working appliances. Go to www.goodwill.org, or you can contact the Steel Recycling Institute to recycle them at www.recycle-steel.org.

2. Athletic shoes- One World Running will send still-wearable shoes to athletes in need in Africa, Latin America, and Haiti: www.oneworldrunning.com. Nike’s Reuse-a-shoe program turns old shoes into playground and athletic flooring: www.nikereuseashoe.com.

3. Batteries - Contact www.batteryrecycling.com.

4. Clothes- Wearable clothes can go to your local Goodwill outlet or shelter. Donate wearable women’s business clothing to the nonprofit Dress for Success, which gives them to low-income women as they search for jobs: www.dressforsuccess.org. Offer unwearable clothes to local animal boarding and shelter facilities, which often use them as pet bedding.

5. Compact fluorescent bulbs (CLF) - Take them to your local IKEA store for recycling: www.ikea.com. You can also order a Sylvania RecyclePak: www.sylvania.com/recycle/recyclepak.

6. Computer and Electronics- To find the most responsible recycler go to www.ban.org/pledge/Locations.html.

7. Foam Packing Peanuts- Your local pack-and-ship store will likely accept these for reuse. Or call the Plastic Loose Fill Producers Council to find a drop-off site: 800-828-2214. For places to drop off foam blocks for recycling, contact the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers, 410-451-8340, www.epspackaging.org/info.html.

8. Ink/Toner Cartridges - www.recycleplace.com

9. Oil- Find used motor oil hotlines for each state: www.recycleoil.org

10. Phones- Collective Good will refurbish your phone and sell it too someone in a developing country: www.collectivegood.com. Call to Protect reprograms cell phones to dial 911 and gives them to domestic violence victims: www.donateaphone.com.

You know those delicious cider donuts that we have everyday from Shelburne Orchards? Well, they aren’t going to be here very much longer at all. In fact, this is likely the final week of their availability. We have been told that we will have them this Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and maybe Sunday. After that, they are done for the year. So come in early and make sure you get some on those days before they’re gone. They go quick and now they will be going even quicker. Don’t miss out!

End Transmission,
Kyle

It’s time to start planning for the holiday season. Things are closer than you might realize. Thanksgiving is now less than a month away, Hanukkah is only six weeks away, and Christmas will be here in a little over eight weeks. It might seem like there is a lot of time left, but trust me, this time of year has a tendency to fly by quickly.

Now is the time to start thinking about getting your order in for that Thanksgiving bird, or perhaps a catering order for a holiday party. Our Meat Department is always ready to receive orders for Turkeys or any other meats and our Deli is prepared with an extensive catering menu. Chick here to check out our catering menu, or reach it through the ‘Catering’ page on our website.

Also, if there are any specific items you will be seeking for your holiday table, give our Grocery Manager Matt a call and make sure he will be offering those items.

The holidays are made much easier by being fully prepared. Let us help you have a smooth and easy holiday season!

Strength and honor,
Kyle

Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated our Recipes page with a couple of the more asked-about recipes from recent demos we’ve done here at the store. You’ll find the recipes for the Butternut Squash Bisque as well as the Spanakopita. Enjoy!

Kyle out.

You may have noticed the slight mess we’ve had in aisle 6 over the past couple days. Yea, we’re sorry about that. The good news is we are putting in a brand new ice cream freezer. It has more capacity than our previous one and is going to be at the opposite side of the aisle that it was on before. Now the frozen treats will be closer to the registers, so you won’t have to walk around with them melting in your cart anymore! Hey, you’re welcome. Don’t mention it.

It should be up and running fully by the end of the day. Come check it out!

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night,
Kyle

It’s that time of year again. We are now carrying Shelburne Orchards’ Ginger Jack! According to experts, Ginger Jack will “keep you so healthy that germs around you will spontaneously convert into flowers and baby animals.” OK, I may have paraphrased there. But, this stuff will certainly help keep your immune system running at its optimum.

Only $4.99 a bottle!

Rosebud,
Kyle