Use the \u201cfirst-in, first-out\u201d rule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you get home with a fresh batch of groceries, place them at the back of the shelf and put the older ones at the front so you won\u2019t forget to use them. Whether we\u2019re talking fridge, pantry, or freezer, placing newly bought items at the back will keep the foods with closer expiration dates at the top of your mind and remind you they need to be used first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Switch to plain food items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s nothing like a bowl of granola or yogurt with fruit and oats to kick off your day in a healthy way. But too often, to satisfy our breakfast cravings, we purchase flavored yogurt, ready-made granola, several types of oatmeal, and much more. Instead of getting several individually packaged and pre-mixed items, purchase the plain versions of as many foods as you can, get some fresh or freeze-dried fruits, some flavorings like honey and peanut butter, and mix your own at home. You\u2019ll waste less packaging and food and end up with healthier and cheaper meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get refillable containers & on-the-go cutlery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow many plastic or paper coffee cups do you use every week? How many small water bottles do you buy? How many times have you used single-use sandwich bags or cling film? Ditch everything that you get single uses from and purchase durable containers for your lunches or sandwiches. Furthermore, get reusable on-the-go coffee mugs for your hot drinks as well as for water bottles for your cold drinks. When it comes to cutlery, get metal or wooden spoons, forks, and knives for your workplace, and buy some reusable straws!<\/p>\n\n\n\nTake your own packaging to the store<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJust like you can use durable containers to store your foods and drinks on the go, you can get plenty of reusable items to shop with. Instead of getting paper or plastic bags at the store, get a reusable plastic bag made of recycled plastic, woven polypropylene, or nylon. Cotton totes aren\u2019t your best option since it\u2019s more damaging to produce them than just to get plastic, but they\u2019ll do in a pinch. You could also get a couple of containers to avoid the plastic bags in the fresh produce section or skip individually packaging them altogether \u2013 if they\u2019re not going to make a mess in your bag, just put them in there as is and gently wash them later. Lastly, if you can, find stores where you can buy items like oatmeal, cereal, and so on from a dispenser and bring your own containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTake your own packaging to the store<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJust like you can use durable containers to store your foods and drinks on the go, you can get plenty of reusable items to shop with. Instead of getting paper or plastic bags at the store, get a reusable plastic bag made of recycled plastic, woven polypropylene, or nylon. Cotton totes aren\u2019t your best option since it\u2019s more damaging to produce them than just to get plastic, but they\u2019ll do in a pinch. You could also get a couple of containers to avoid the plastic bags in the fresh produce section or skip individually packaging them altogether \u2013 if they\u2019re not going to make a mess in your bag, just put them in there as is and gently wash them later. Lastly, if you can, find stores where you can buy items like oatmeal, cereal, and so on from a dispenser and bring your own containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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