May 1 - May 31, 2021

Week 2 Focus: Packaging and Low-Waste Shopping

Focus on reducing your food packaging.

One of the most regular sources of packaging we bring into our homes is with our food. Be conscious about avoiding single use packages and buying only the food you’ll eat up before it spoils. Are you already doing these actions? Check out the “Food” category for more.

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid (___) plastic bags 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)
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DAILY ACTION
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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ONE-TIME ACTION
Use a Grocery List

I will make and use a grocery list that accounts for what I already have in my fridge and cupboards.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Make a Grocery List
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DAILY ACTION
Make it at Home

I will replace a store-bought item with a homemade item to reduce packaging waste.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

12 Homemade Condiments You'll Never Need to Buy Again

8 Packaged Staple Foods You Can Easily Make from Scratch
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DAILY ACTION
Eat Food Before it Spoils

My household of (___) will prioritize eating foods that may spoil soon.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Avoid Food Waste with an 'Eat This First' Shelf

Save Money with a Food Waste Diary
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DAILY ACTION
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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