Category: Education
How to Recycle for Sustainable Success
Recycling is an easy and convenient way to reduce your trash and protect the environment, but it’s only effective when we follow guidelines for how to recycle in the areas we call home. Recycling doesn’t just divert waste from landfills, it also provides jobs and supports regional manufacturing. Most of the materials that go into … Continued
Camping Hacks from the Co-op
Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy summers in Minnesota (though some brave folk even enjoy camping in the winter). There’s nothing quite like sleeping under the stars and rising with the sun. And with plenty of options for accommodations, there’s a way to camp at just about every comfort level. Whether you’re … Continued
Grilling Steak
Tips for Perfectly Grilling Steak Grilling a mouth-watering, top-shelf cut of beef is easier than you think! Get a perfect char and tender, juicy meat by following these four steps when you’re grilling steak. Season liberally with sea salt and pepper … and that’s it. You don’t need additional flavors when you’re cooking a premium … Continued
Sustainable Seafood with Fisher Dave Rogotzke
When it comes to sourcing food, sustainability is one of our top priorities. We strive to provide you with food that was grown, raised, made, or caught in a manner that maintains a healthy ecological balance without depleting natural resources. For wild-caught, sustainable seafood, that means careful management of fisheries so that harvests won’t have … Continued
Plastic-Free Shopping Tips
Plastic packaging is everywhere. It’s a significant problem because, despite recycling efforts, the vast majority of plastic waste in the US doesn’t get recycled. The best ways to make an impact are: reduce the amount of packaging you buy and reuse plastic whenever possible. Zeroing in on these two goals is key to shopping plastic … Continued
When to Plant Seeds Indoors with North Circle Seeds
Anyone else dreaming of warmer days and springtime gardening? It may not feel like it today, but spring will be here before we know it. That’s why now is the perfect time to plan your garden and pick up some local organic seeds at the co-op — you’ll need to start some of them indoors … Continued
The Benefits of Magnesium
You may have heard about the benefits of magnesium. It’s one of the most abundant minerals found in your body and is tied to several vital body functions like energy production, regulating blood pressure, and muscle contraction. However, there are also 11 different kinds and each is tied to different functions, so figuring out what … Continued
Q & A with Real Organic Project’s Ariel Pressman
Conscientious eating habits don’t form effortlessly. It takes a little bit of knowledge and perseverance to source your food from farms that are eco- and people-friendly. Third-party certifications like the USDA’s organic label are one tool in the mindful shopper’s chest. But to some, the standards of the USDA seal fall short. Organic and eco-friendly … Continued
Going Green for an Eco-friendly New Year
Happy New Year! The new year is a perfect chance to break old habits that aren’t working for you, build new ones, and work on goals. Many of us are looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact and live more sustainably. Here are three easy resolutions for going green in the new year! 1. … Continued