These easy-to-implement tips will help you store produce without plastic and achieve your zero waste goals in your own home!
I genuinely believe that these 4 tips are easy and actionable changes that you can make to store produce without plastic in your own home. I hope you agree!
A lot of cloth grocery bags are made of natural cotton mesh that is polyester-free, nylon-free, unbleached and biodegradable.
USE CLOTH BAGS
Instead of storing cut produce with plastic wrap or in a plastic baggie, I use these wide mouth mason jars.
STORE CUT PRODUCE IN AIRTIGHT GLASS JARS
Just think of all the plastic that is used to transport out of season produce to your local store! By eating what is in season, that amount of plastic is greatly reduced.
BUY PRODUCE THAT IS IN SEASON
One of my favorite ways to reduce the amount of plastic in our lives is by planting my vegetable garden! I used to buy at least 2-3 bags of lettuce, kale, and spinach at the grocery store every week.
START A GARDEN