Well, the composting project is stalled. The waste hauler is supportive of the pilot program for the HOA, the HOA board is supportive of the pilot program, but the city needs to "look into it" before deciding if we can proceed. It feels like our powers of persuasion are being held at bay from the city (who at the city needs to look into it? from which department? why?) and so we are patiently waiting for the green light. In the meantime, well over fifty percent of our garbage continues to be compostable materials. We are hatching a couple of backup plans in case the city decides to be a jerk, but we won't reveal them unless necessary.
In better news, Sunflower Market is open! We made an inaugural pilgrimage, and holy bulk items! We didn't bring our sacks and jars on trip number one because we wanted to get the lay of the land first, but we can absolutely cut down on the amount of waste we bring home from the grocery store by shopping responsibly at Sunflower. The selection is broad enough that I don't think we will get bored easily, either. Minus one big point for not carrying the Strauss milk in the glass jars. Maybe we can ask the management pretty please. In the meantime, good thing Raley's is just up the road. I will take some action shots when we go next time.
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