B With Us: PACT Apparel

A certified B Corp, PACT is obsessed with a big idea: super soft organic cotton that makes the world a better place. Socks with soul, altruistic underwear, and other everyday essentials ethically manufactured with fabrics that feel good and go easy on the environment.

PACT is offering 25% off on apparel to all B-Corps! Use the discount code “BCORP25” at checkout.

Visit: http://www.wearpact.com/

November Snack

Pop-in to next week’s Company Snack on 11/12 to enjoy a Popcorn Bar! The snack goes beyond traditional popcorn, with cheese, salty, and spicy add-ons. Note: due to the increased number of team members, all non-operations departments should come between 3:30-4:00pm and Operations between 4:00-4:30pm.

Fresh...Delicious...Crisp...only $10 at your local theater

And Now...Office Supplies

Do not operate heavy equipment under the influence of office supplies.

Please email supplies@uncommongoods.com when you are in need of office supplies. Bernye is the point person for all office supply related requests and the HR Team is handling business cards (you could say she's the ballpoint person).

In order to order business cards, you will need approval from your manager and then provide the following information:

Name
Title
Email
Direct Line

Please indicate how many cards you need (250, 500 or 1,000) and you will be sent a draft version to review. Once reviewed and approved, the cards will take around seven business days to arrive.

(Flu) Shots in Conference Room A!

In order to take all initiatives toward keeping our team healthy, we are hosting our local Duane Reade to administer flu shots in the office on November 11 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. To sign up, email Anita at ACheung@uncommongoods.com.  The pharmacist has assured us this process will take no more than 5 minutes, and all major insurances, Medicare and Medicaid will cover the cost of the shot.  If you are interested in participating and don’t have insurance the cost is $26.99. 

Again details are:

Walgreens and Duane Reade are the same! Who knew?

Date: Wednesday 11/11

Time: 1pm-3pm

Where: Conference Room A

How: Stop by Anita’s desk in the executive area or email her at ACheung@uncommongoods.com for appointment details.

What to bring: Please make sure to bring your insurance card!

Make Food, Not Waste: How to Compost Your Food Scraps

So that's what Vokashi means!

We have compost bins located in the B-Side break room and in the A-side kitchen. You can drop your food scraps (or our used coffee grinds) in the bins. 

Have further compost questions? Send them over to Sean at scullen@uncommongoods.com.

Scraps to include:

Fruits and vegetables

Prepared foods and leftovers

Breads, rices and pastas

Coffee grounds and tea bags

Biodegradeable paper products

Dry leaves and wilted flowers

Don’t include:

Liquids (milk, juices, oils, sodas)

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Rubber Bands

Styrofoam

Large Meat Bones / Seafood shells