Help Earth Fare Cut the Bag Habit April 22

ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning Earth Day, April 22, Earth Fare, the healthy supermarket, will "CUT THE BAG HABIT" by eliminating the use of plastic grocery bags at checkout stands in each of its 17 locations. The company will continue to offer recyclable paper bags and grocery boxes.  By taking the first step to eliminate plastic grocery bags, Earth Fare is taking a stand for a greener Earth and a healthier you.  By breaking the plastic bag habit, Earth Fare will reduce the plastic that litters landfills, oceans and roads.

In 1994, Earth Fare introduced the Friend of Earth Fare program to support the local community and help the environment by encouraging customers to use recyclable bags. This award-winning program offers a 5 cents donation for each reusable bag used during the visit. Since its inception, Earth Fare has donated more than $1 million to local non-profits.

In celebration of the community breaking the bag habit, Earth Fare will host an Earth Day celebration in each of its stores and hand out more than 5,000 FREE Earth Fare reusable tote bags.  For local event details, visit the Community Calendar at www.EarthFare.com or contact the store directly.

About Earth Fare:

Earth Fare, founded in 1975, is an Asheville, North Carolina-based natural foods grocer. Since inception, it has grown into one of the largest natural foods retailer in the country.  Earth Fare's strict ingredient philosophy has earned them a loyal following.  Today, Earth Fare continues to lead the healthy grocery movement, providing the best tasting local, natural and organic foods available.

SOURCE Earth Fare