5 Must-Haves for Shopping Efficiently & Eco-Friendly

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Disclaimer: I am not featuring any Amazon options. Here’s a tiktok to view if you’re looking for an alternative websites.

I also want to mention that holding big corporations like Kroger and (our favorite) Trader Joe’s accountable is crucial. These companies contribute millions of pounds in plastic through grocery stores per year, but there are hopeful signs the industry is changing

Although my first recommendation is to always buy second hand at thrift stores or charity shops, I have provided links or suggestions on where to find the listed items.

My latest grocery cart (taken by Emily Frisan)

Happy shopping!

Mesh Produce Bag

A net bag filled with onions and avocados (taken by Emily Frisan)

Don’t reach for the plastic bag! When shopping in supermarket or farmer’s markets, I always recommend bringing a mesh produce bag to carry loose fruits and vegetables.

Mason Jars

Use jars at Sprouts to purchase spices in bulk. Create your own blends or sample just enough to test a new set of spices in a dish.

You can find mason jars anywhere near your local Target, Walmart, Michaels, Ace Hardware and so on.

Small Cotton Bulk Bag

The bags on the website features various sizes for beans, flour, oats and whatever else you can find in bulk. 

Bonus: The Life Without Plastic company also has a plastic-free subscription box. Perfect for a gift for yourself or a friend who is interested in investing more eco-friendly utensils.

Reusable Berry Crates

Berry season is approaching! If you’re interested in berry picking, this is the perfect basket for cleaning and storing strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or whatever else your heart desires.

Woven Baskets

A white basket filled with groceries (taken by Emily Frisan)

Perfect for carrying in groceries. Mine are from Target, but I see tons of baskets in local thrift stores.

Find the full list of recommendations on my Pinterest.

If you have any other recommendations, please let me know in the comments below!

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