2024 Natural Grocers Sustainability Report

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QUALITY

NUTRITION EDUCATION

COMMUNITY

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ALWAYS AFFORDABLE SM PRICING

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ANIMAL WELFARE

HEALTH

Body Care Product Standards

We offer a full range of products, from everyday essentials to high-end formulations, all containing natural and organic ingredients, including baby care, bath & body care, cosmetics, essential oils, facial care, hair care, and oral hygiene products. We partner with companies who are committed to crafting products that deliver results without compromise.

THE THINGS WE DON’T ALLOW:

Our in-house Quality Standards Team routinely re evaluates ingredients to ensure that our body care selection is focused on avoiding ingredients that we believe to be harmful to humans and the planet. We do not source body care products made with parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, talc, aluminum tetrahydroxide, formaldehyde, and oxybenzone. Certified organic, non-GMO, Fair Trade, and other certifications are prioritized whenever possible to provide an extra layer of transparency and trust for our customers. Gluten-free: We understand the challenges of leading a gluten-free lifestyle, which is why our stores are expanding their certified gluten-free body care selections as much as possible. More info is available at: Body Care Products, Body Care Standards and Things We Won’t Carry And Why In Body Care

THE THINGS WE PRIORITIZE:

MINERAL-BASED SUNSCREENS At Natural Grocers ® our body care standards only allow mineral-based sunscreens, and do not allow chemical sunscreens in any products. Mineral-based sunscreens physically block or deflect the sun’s rays. We choose mineral over chemical sunscreens because we believe they are the better choice for human health, animal health, and the environment. For more information about sunscreens, please see Earth Watch: Chemical Sunscreens Are Polluting Our Waterways

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FISCAL YEAR | 2024