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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 28 MIN

Lea Rainey, founder of Roots Zero Waste Market part 2/2

from Food Sleuth Radio · host Melinda Hemmelgarn

Did you know that regional, community grocery stores can create stronger, more resilient communities?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her continued conversation with Lea Rainey, founder of Roots Zero Waste Market and Organic Café, located in Garden City, ID. Rainey introduces us to the term “food ethics,” and discusses food pricing, how she sources local/regional organic food, pays her employees fair wages, and chooses reusable containers over single-use plastic. Part 2 of 2.Related Websites: Roots Zero Waste Market: https://www.rootszerowastemarket.com/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/roots-zero-waste-market-in-garden-city-to-eliminate-waste-in-grocery-stores Egg prices: https://farmaction.us/farm-action-calls-for-an-investigation-into-skyrocketing-egg-prices-and-restricted-supply/ Organically Grown Company: https://www.organicgrown.com/

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