Category: Village Green News

Safe Drug Disposal: National Take Back Initiative

April 26th, 2011 by Village Green Admin

On Saturday April 30, a number of collection sites around the country will be taking back unused and unwanted prescription drugs (including controlled substances) through the National Take Back Initiative. The program helps to keep these substances out of our environment (e.g., water supply), as well as keep them safe from children, teens and adults who might accidentally or intentionally look to use them inappropriately.

This is a great time to go through your medicine cabinet and dispose of your unused and expired drugs! As a reminder, through Village Green’s TakeAway Environmental Return System, you can turn in most traditional pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medications (OTC’s) everyday at no cost. (Note: our program does not accept controlled substances.)

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Happy Earth Day from Village Green Apothecary

April 22nd, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Just a reminder Village Green is giving away adorable itty-bitty herb plants, FREE to take home and nurture, to the first 200 in-store customers who make a purchase on Earth Day, April 22. Come early to choose between rosemary, lemon thyme, and pineapple sage. (One plant per customer while supplies last.)

We are also starting Village Green’s Bag Refund Program. To kick off this initiative, we will take $1 off your purchase on Friday, April 22 if you bring in your own bag. Starting on April 23, we’ll give you a 10-cent credit when you bring your own bag.

Wishing everyone a happy Earth Day!

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Village Green Apothecary’s Green Initiatives

April 21st, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

We wish we could change the world so that our environment was clean and healthy (and our healthcare system was based on a preventative model!). We have not yet been able to accomplish such large goals, but we believe that small steps add up, and that everyone can help make a difference. To that end, we would like our friends and customers to know about some of the eco-friendly initiatives we are doing in our business:

* We purchase 100% wind power through Electric Advisors, from WGES Clean Steps Wind Power. Residential consumers can also sign up to purchase 100% renewable energy at a discounted price through Electric Advisors.

* Our customers can dispose of unwanted and expired drugs using the TakeAwayTM Environmental Return System at our store. This is a safe, environmentally savvy way to keep over-the-counter and prescription medications from ending up in the Chesapeake Bay and other waterways. Learn more, then download a Medicine Disposal Form. Continue reading “Village Green Apothecary’s Green Initiatives”

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Celebrate Earth Day With Village Green Apothecary on April 22nd!

April 20th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Friday is Earth Day and Village Green Apothecary is proud to support Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green®. As an active member of our business community, we continuously strive to support sustainability and environmentally responsible efforts.

Simple acts of green that you and your family can do include:

  • Turn off the lights when you leave a room
  • Turn off the water faucet while your brush your teeth
  • Eat locally grown food and support local farmers
  • Start a veggie garden of your own
  • Bring reusable bags grocery shopping (and for other shopping)
  • Compost and recycle
  • Walk and ride your bike instead of driving short distances
  • Cut down or eliminate(!) your use of bottled water, and invest in a filter system

These are all simple ideas that anyone and everyone can do. To encourage you on your path to “greening” your lifestyle, Village Green is giving away adorable itty-bitty herb plants, FREE to take home and nurture, to the first 200 in-store customers who make a purchase on Earth Day, April 22.  Come early to choose between rosemary, lemon thyme, and pineapple sage. (One plant per customer while supplies last.)

We are also starting Village Green’s Bag Refund Program. To kick off this initiative, we will take $1 off your purchase on Friday, April 22 if you bring in your own bag. Starting on April 23,  we’ll  give you a 10-cent credit when you bring your own bag.

Wishing everyone a happy Earth Day!

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Last Week of Spring Sale

April 11th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Hurry up and SAVE! You only have until Saturday, April 16th  to save  30% on Pathway nutritional supplements and 25% off on these top brands:

  • Xymogen
  • Enzymatic Therapy
  • Nordic Naturals
  • Thorne
  • Megafood
  • Jarrow
  • Boiron
  • Garden of Life

PLUS 20% off Sinus Survival Products.  If you suffer from allergies, this may be the answer for you! Call 1-800-869-9159 for more information.

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