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Table of Contents Local, Bulk, Artisan, Fair Trade and Sustainability
Local
Bulk
Artisan
Fair Trade
Sustainability For more information, go to http://www.earthfare.com.
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Why buy LOCAL? Supports your neighbors and LOCAL economy
Let’s you put a face on your food
Preserves our farmlands and farm heritage
Preserves our farmlands and farm heritage
Keeps foods fresh and flavorful
Keeps our food supply decentralized and safer For more information, go to http://www.earthfare.com.
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Why buy BULK? Reduces packaging and helps the environment
You can get the precise amount you need
Lots of variety—find things you can’t find elsewhere in the store
Cost savings. For more information, go to http://www.earthfare.com.
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What is ARTISAN? Made according to traditional methods, like cheese and bread.
Preserve centuries old food traditions.
Involve the care and handiwork of someone well versed in the art form. For more information, go to http://www.earthfare.com.
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What is
FAIR TRADE? Fair Trade ensures the following:
Fair wages for people in other countries who produce the quality goods and foods that we sell. Fair Trade promotes: Fair wages that improve people’s quality of life Long term partnerships Sustainable practices & environmental stewardship For more information, go to http://www.earthfare.com.
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Local, Artisan and Fair Trade lead to SUSTAINABILITY A sustainable process can be repeated over and over without harm to the environment or anyone involved.
It’s about balance and equity in the natural resource “bank” account. Product Related Examples: Organic agriculture Wild caught or sustainably harvested seafood Local purchasing Fair Trade coffees and spices No artificial petroleum based ingredients For more information, go to http://www.earthfare.com.
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