Food

Live a life a little less plastic!

All of us need to eat! This means, each and everyday we have the opportunity to reduce our single-use plastic by purchasing and storing our food in non-plastic packaging. Take on the Challenge by selecting from these actions. It's easier than you think.

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Skip the Straw

I will keep (___) plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

The Last Plastic Straw

Buy Reusable Drinking Straws
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Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

22 Zero-Waste Tips

Carrying our own Containers

Zero-Waste Takeout
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Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep (___) plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Buy To-Go Ware

Buy Stainless Steel Spork with Pouch
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Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

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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Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Freeze Food without Plastic

7 Plastic-Free Alternatives to Food Wrap

Simple Zero-Waste Ways to Store Food

Planning Ahead for the Office
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Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Article: Imagine a Supermarket with no plastic.

Article: Top Sustainable Packaging Mistakes
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Make Your Own

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, 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

Guide to Pickling

Guide to Canning

The Problem with Mason Jars
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Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
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Zero-Waste, Plastic-Free Gardening

Gardening without Plastic, Part 1

Gardening without Plastic, Part 2
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Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

10 Steps for Zero-Waste Shopping

Choose Products with Less Packaging

Cut Plastic in Weekly Shopping

How to Shop the Bulk Aisles
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Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

10 Reusable Produce Bags

Organic Cotton Produce Bags

DIY Absorbent Produce Bags
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Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

California's Plastic Bag Ban

Reusable Bag Rant

Buy Credo Bags String Market Shopper
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Visit the Butcher

I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Where to Shop

Zero-Waste Home App

Buying and Storing Meat without Plastic

Buying Meats and Cheeses Plastic-Free
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Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Shop the Bulk Aisles
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Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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Trash without Plastic Bags
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving (___) disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Life without Plastic

Going Zero Waste

How much water actually goes into making a bottle of water.

The Story of Stuff - The Story of Bottled Water
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Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending (___) disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Reusable Coffee Cups

Collapsible Cup
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Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
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Zero-Wasting Your Office
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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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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