National Bulk Foods Week

WHEREAS, the Bulk is Green Council is proud to be the leading national organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of shopping in the bulk aisle; and

WHEREAS, shopping in bulk offers consumers the opportunity to reduce waste by purchasing only the amount needed and decrease carbon footprints by using limited packaging; and

WHEREAS, shopping in bulk offers consumers the opportunity to save money anywhere from 30 to 75 percent; and

WHEREAS, the BIG Council has a goal of educating consumers about the eco-friendly and affordable nature of buying in bulk; and

WHEREAS, the Bulk is Green Council is partnering with retailers nationwide to offer National Bulk Foods Week; and

WHEREAS, National Bulk Foods Week is a time to celebrate the environmental and economical benefits of buying in bulk, as well for consumers who have never shopped in the bulk aisle to begin experiencing the fun and savings:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim October 16 through 22, 2011, as

National Bulk Foods Week

in the State of the Alabama and encourage all Alabamians to join in this observance.

 

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 14th day of October 2011.

 

                                                                                 Governor Robert Bentley