I totally support the idea to ban single-use plastic water bottles expressed by Richard Metz in his letter in the July 2017 Shuttle. The Co-op is about more than making a profit and most people who shop in the store understand this and hold Weavers Way to a different standard than other grocers.

If plastic bottles disappear, there may be some grumbling, but people will get it. Besides, removing all those plastic bottles will free up shelf space for the new products members keep requesting.

Joan Martini