(MENAFNEditorial) ROCKVILLE, Md., June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Family owned and operated MOM's Organic Market made its first sale on July 2nd, 1987, when Scott Nash (founder) hand-delivered a box of fresh organic produce to a customer on Evelyn Drive in Rockville, MD. 17 stores and 1,000 employees later, on this July 2nd, MOM's will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an in-store celebration from 11am-3pm at all locations!
During these 30 years, MOM's has made some tremendous strides to further its Purpose to protect and restore the environment:
In 2005, became the first grocery chain to ban plastic grocery bags, preventing the use of over 18 million plastic bags. Made free car charging stations available for customers at 16 locations. In 2008, made in-store composting and recycling for hard-to-dispose-of items available to customers (i.e. corks, eyeglasses, cell phones, household batteries, and shoes). In 2010, performed "Plastic Surgery", reducing the use of plastics and becoming the first retail chain to ban the sale of plastic bottled water. In 2011, began to offset the carbon emissions of customer trips to and from their stores. By installing solar panels at 2 stores and launching a MOM's Solar Farm in Kingsville, MD, they now generate enough renewable energy to cover over 25% of their 17 stores' total energy needs. Donate over $500,000 every year to environmental organizations who strive to make their communities more sustainable. Each store volunteers at community cleanups and events year-round. Train a multitude of Environmental Restoration Captains in each location to become the subject matter expert in recycling, renewable energy, and green initiatives customers and other stakeholders can participate in on a day-to-day basis. Offer innovative sections such as sustainable insect proteins, Backyard Beekeeping, exclusively green-rated sustainable seafood, GOTS certified organic and sustainable clothing, and zero waste bulk offerings. Scott Nash started MOM's at the age of 22 with an initial investment of $100 as a home delivery business out of his mom's garage. MOM's Organic Market made its first sale on July 2nd, 1987, when Scott Nash (founder) hand-delivered a box of fresh organic produce to a customer on Evelyn Drive in Rockville, MD. "I started this company out of my mom's garage in 1987 with an initial investment of $100," says Founder/CEO, Scott Nash. "Thanks to our customers and employees, we're celebrating this momentous day and the efforts to make the world a better place to live!"
The stores' 30th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, July 2nd will feature: meet and greets with local environmental organizations, local tastings, family activities, and much more. Join them when #MOMsTurns30!
About MOM's
Founded in 1987, MOM's has grown to become the Mid-Atlantic region's premier chain of family owned and operated organic grocery stores. With stores in four states and DC, MOM's pays a $12 minimum wage and encourages employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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