Happy Earth Day! We’re happy to celebrate sustainability each and every day with a focus on Social responsibility, Environmental stewardship and Economic vitality. Celebrate with us by taking the time to SEE sustainability with all your senses.

See sustainability: While the closures in many counties due to the pandemic can be tough, a silver lining is that sheltering in place has benefitted our environment! Being off the road reduced smog in cities (check out Los Angeles, New Delhi and Madrid) and allowed endangered animals like leatherback sea turtles and flamingoes to repopulate.

Hear sustainability: Social distancing can’t stop us from staying connected! Consider safe ways of reconnecting like calling your loved one or hopping on a video call with your best friend.

Smell sustainability: It may seem strange to think, but sheltering in place has actually provided an opportunity to break from the craziness of day-to-day routines and let us focus on what’s truly important. Being home and away from the constant busyness allows us to stop and smell the roses!

Taste sustainability: Local businesses like restaurants have been hit hard this last year, but that has also focused more of us to cook meals at home, meaning learning new recipes, trying new foods and spending more time together at the dinner table. Local restaurants continue to make a resurgence with your help through purchasing gift cards and ordering direct delivery. Pro Tip: When ordering, let the restaurant know you don’t need single-use utensils!

Feel sustainability: Every sustainable decision you make is a step to creating positive change in your environment. Make sure you celebrate these small wins and share your successes with us! We would love to hear how you support sustainability. Have you started a garden or created a new compost pile? Have you been walking or biking around your neighborhood more? What new products have you found that are helping you leave a lighter carbon footprint? Let us know by tagging us on social media (@nuggetmarkets) or emailing our sustainability coordinator at sustainability@nuggetmarket.com!

Learn more about how we SEE sustainability at Nugget Markets on our sustainability page.