Food

Buy more food and less plastic.

Food packaging is a large source of single-use plastic. Although it may seem unavoidable, there are a lot of things we can do to bring home less plastic.

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid (___) plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

A Guide to Reusable Produce Bags (Treading My Own Path)

Choose to Reuse: Getting the most out of your reusable bags
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Shop the Bulk Bins

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase (___) products from the bulk section using my own containers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Shop Bulk

Link to Bulk Section Stores Near Me
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Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare (___) meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Zero Waste Chef

Plastic Free Chef
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Swap the Snacks

I will swap (___) prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

10 Zero-Waste Snacks for Kids
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Ditch the Baggie

I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Simple Zero-Waste Ways to Store Food

Reusable Baggies
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Make Your Own

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Make Yogurt

How to Make Granola Bars

Preserving and preparing food safely (UMN Extension)

Home canning basics (UMN Extension)
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Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing Food

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Freeze Food Without Plastic
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Ditch the Plastic Wrap

I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Ditch Plastic Wrap
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Stop Buying Water

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Water Filter Buying Guide (Consumer Reports)
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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