30/07/2019
A lot of changes are afoot here at the café. It is likelier that I could update this page on a monthly basis rather than weekly.
We are aiming to go plastic free. Other than the obvious wooden + biodegradable cutlery, we have turned that lovely big fridge of ours into a cooperative larder.
This is a closed section of the shop and only available to cooperative members by arrangement.
One you have joined the cooperative, the idea is that you place your requests and we shall buy these in bulk and then distribute into the customers own containers.
Each customer supplies the café with their containers, these should be clearly marked with the members name and what the tubs preferred filling will be. bread bags are also a useful container. It all depends on what you order and how much. On arrival, our volunteers give up a few hours to come to the café and dish out members orders.
Once your order is weighed, you will receive notice that your order is ready for collection.
The first process of joining is either through sending the café a pm with your email and real name, this works quicker if you also have a facebook account.
You will be sent a list of preferred items. suggestion will be taken and when enough are reached on one product, that item is then added to the list.
So, yeah , First change … dryfoods from the wholeseller at community prices (assuming the customer provides suitable storage container per dispersal).
2nd change..
Well some of you may know that I am a keen recycler.
We will recycle many things. We recycle some of the things that charity shops or recycle depots don't including..
Batteries
Crisp packets (preferably cleaned + dry)
soft plastic - Stretchy or bendable, NO solid plastics,
a few toiletries (like toothpaste),
Our list also cover unusual like those plastic lids off pringles packs.
we will attempt to recycle many things.
Why not clean out your next bread wrapper and fill it with bits of plastic like food wrappers ( please remember to clean food off first)
The more little tasks we each do (like cleaning off contaminant food from wrappers), the sooner we can take some responsibility and pride in our recycling actions.
We are also looking forward to upcoming talks with Perth Community Farm .
Although the café will change a bit, the Community Hub aspect of it will always stay.
Pop by on the 18th August when we should be a step closer to operating a community food cooperative
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