At The Co-op

Coop la Maison verte is a community-based co-operative that offers ecological solutions for the home as well as resources for responsible consumption. It is the first environmental solidarity co-op in Canada.

We operate a friendly store and café in the Montréal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG). Founded in 1999, today we are over 8,000 members strong and offer more than 1,000 ecological and fair trade products.

Check the menu above for more information about our store and services, and keep reading below for news and updates!

 

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News and Upcoming Events:

ERRATUM - Coop la Maison verte July & August 2010 Newsletter

Posted July 14, 2010, by "La Maison verte"

Correction Notice

The July and August member special on walnuts applies to walnut halves and walnuts in shell (and not shelled walnuts). We apologize for this error.

 

Ferme du Zéphyr Market

Posted July 13, 2010, by "La Maison verte"

Want local and organic fruits and veggies? Then come by the Co-op on Thursdays, between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, or Saturdays, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

 

 

From The Liaison Committee

Posted July 13, 2010, by "La Maison verte"

The Board of Directors wishes you all a very good summer, with time to relax and enjoy all that the season has to offer. At our Annual General Meeting on June 15, two new members were acclaimed to the Board: filling the User Member vacancy, Ina Hillebrand, who brings with her a wealth of management experience, and for the Support Member vacancy, Paul Cargnello, musician and long time Co-op member. We also thank Franco Boriero for his time and commitment to the Board of Directors. He recently vacated his Worker Member position on the Board. We wish you well in your future adventures Franco.

The Co-op is open all summer long, so stop by and check out our new food products selection. We have new dried goods, snacks, sauces, meats, cheeses, teas, grains, and then some! Bring a friend and see our new offerings! 

 

ERRATUM - Coop la Maison verte June 2010 Newsletter

Posted June 4, 2010, by "La Maison verte" 

Correction Notice

The MullToa composting toilets advertised in Coop la Maison verte's June 2010 newsletter are incorrectly priced. The correct prices are:

MullToa 60 $2,600.00 (regularly $2,750.00)

MullToa 45 $2,200.00 (regularly $2,425.00)

We apologize for this error.

 

We Have Rain Barrels!

Posted April 28, 2010, by "La Maison verte"

Help conserve water with Arbour rain barrels: sturdy 190-230 l capacity; made from recycled food grade barrels; child-proof lid with mosquito-proof screening; overflow outlet; standard brass hose fitting for filling a watering can or use with drip irrigation hose; made in Canada! - http://www.arbourshop.com/category.php/Arbour_Rain_Barrel

***Only sold in store. 

 

 

 

 

 

Message from The Liaison Committee

Posted April 4, 2010, by "La Maison verte"

On behalf of the membership of Coop la Maison verte, the Board of Directors would like to express thanks to the following institutions and organizations for their financial commitments that have allowed for the purchase and renovation of 5783-5785, Sherbrooke Street West: Caisse d'économie solidaire Desjardins, Fiducie du Chantier de l’économie sociale, Réseau d'investissement social du Québec, Investissement Québec (RISQ) and Corporation de développement économique communautaire Côte-des-Neiges/Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (CDEC CDN-NDG). Without their support, this project would not have happened.

We also wish to thank the Preferred Class "A" shareholders of the Co-op. These are members who have purchased $100 shares and raised funds that were necessary for moving forward with the purchase and renovation. We would especially like to thank Ira Salman and Valorisateurs Écologiques for their very important contributions. A big shout-out of thanks to you all!

And so the work continues. If you have been by the Co-op in the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed some dusty workmen and some rumbling. We are trying to keep it down to a dull roar and are hoping not to have any interruptions of service. Current plans see us being open right through the store expansion. We will make every effort to inform members well in advance of any closure.

The expansion project is a big one for our little co-op. We will need the support of members if we are to be successful in our efforts. There are many ways to help:
1. Purchase Class "A" Preferred shares.
2. Contribute articles for our newsletter and blog.
3. Commit to visit the store in the month of May to see our new product selection.
4. Commit to visit the store with a non-member, non-gardening friend and get them to try growing a plant.

We are 8,000 members strong and have enormous purchasing power. We need to begin to exercise this power if we are to successfully complete our expansion. The addition of more food items is a big investment but one that will pay off greatly if we can provide our members with good quality food at good prices.

The liaison committee would like to highlight that there are two vacancies on the Board of Directors: one for a user member and one for a support member. Please submit inquiries and/or letters of interest to the secretary of the Board of Directors at secretary@cooplamaisonverte.com.