# Enhanced Grocery Safety Measures The Organic Garage Emphasizes Social Distancing and Sanitation By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-04-17 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-garage1 References: [organicgarage](https://www.organicgarage.com/covid-19-updates) Like many grocers, the [Organic Garage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-butter) has taken extensive measures to ensure safety and a calmer shopping experience amid the [COVID](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gesturecontrolled-touchless-kiosk)-19 health pandemic. New protocols have been introduced in numerous areas of store operations. For example, the Organic Garage is stressing the importance of social distancing through installed floor markings for each of its locations. In addition, the business has introduced [enhanced cleaning protocols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-grocers-brand-household-cleaners)— from routinely disinfected high contact surfaces to frequently sanitized in-store carts. Other measures that Organic Garage has taken to slow down the spread of COVID-19 include plexiglass dividers for cash registers, pausing its Bring-Your-Own Container Program, suspending select in-store features, ceasing to accept glass bottles returns for the moment, and more. Image Credit: Organic Garage ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Safety-focused Shopping:** Businesses can take advantage of the increased demand for safety measures by implementing innovative protocols to enhance the shopping experience. - **Contactless Payment:** Companies that adopt contactless payment methods will be able to offer customers a safer and more convenient transaction process. - **Home Delivery Services:** COVID-19 has increased demand for home delivery services, and businesses can capitalize on this trend by expanding their offerings to meet consumer needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Grocery Stores:** Grocery stores can improve their customer experience and promote safety by implementing the protocols adopted by the Organic Garage. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can incorporate similar social distancing measures and cleaning protocols to create a safer shopping environment for their customers. - **Recycling Centers:** Recycling centers can suspend their bottle return programs to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and implement alternative solutions such as curbside pickup or contactless drop-off. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drive-Up Grocers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driveup-grocer.md) - [Online Organic Groceries Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-organic-groceries-store.md) - [Cashier-Free Grocery Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24.md) - [Grocery Delivery Service Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-grocery-experience.md) - [Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-store.md) - [Gallery-Style Grocers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-lane.md) - [Free-From Private Label Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-grocers-brand-household-cleaners.md) - [Allergy-Friendly Hybrid Grocers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rundle-general-store.md) - [Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-health.md)