Given our environmental philosophy and challenges associated with increasing costs , we have decided to discontinue providing paper bags. From time to time, we have boxes to recycle and we are happy to provide those as long as we have supply.
We have made this choice to avoid passing on additional costs to our customers, which would be reflected in higher product prices and we are looking at all the ways we can offset expenses.
For example, for some time, we have been giving $0.10 for returns on our wine bottles and honey jars as we sanitize these for re-use. The bottles and jars must have our label as we get a letter of guarantee, at the time of purchase of the glassware, that they are food safe. We are delighted that our customers have embraced this return policy.
We look forward to our customers supplying their own shopping bags, and would love to engage in conversation with you about all the ways we can act green together. We have planted more trees and even switched to an electric lawn mower. Even the smallest efforts make a difference!