National Bulk Foods Week

WHEREAS, the Bulk is Green (BIG) Council is proud to be the leading national organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of shopping for natural and organic foods in the bulk aisle; and

WHEREAS, shopping in bulk offers consumers the opportunity to reduce waste by limiting the amount of packaging that ends up in landfills and enabling the purchase of only the needed amounts; and

WHEREAS, shopping in bulk offers the consumer the opportunity to save money, as organic bulk foods are on average 89% less expensive than their packaged counterparts, according to a recent study; and

WHEREAS, the BIG Council is partnering with retailers, grocery stores and co-operatives 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 and to reach out to 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 the week of October 14 through October 20, 2012 as

National Bulk Foods Week

in the state of Alabama, and encourage all Alabamans 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 4th day of October 2012.

      

Robert Bentley, Governor