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decreasing that grocery bill

3/27/2022

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Supply chain issues, rising gas prices and everything else seem to be contributing to palpably rising prices at the grocery store. While zero-waste grocery shopping can be more expensive than regular grocery shopping in some instances, there are actually many more ways that shopping with the planet in mind can decrease our grocery bills. 
Here are a few ways to decrease that grocery bill while doing some climate action as well:
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  • ​​skip the meat :: choose beans, eggs or tofu instead 
  • choose loose vegetables :: get just what you need...don't pay for packaging...they will likely be more local + in-season too ​
  • grow your own :: whether it's a pot of herbs in the window, sprouts in a jar, peppers on the balcony, or a garden patch in the backyard
  • focus on the calories that feed your body, not your boredom :: the middle aisles at the grocery store will likely be avoided
  • bring your own bags :: there is often a discount for doing so
  • drink for hydration + nutrition :: skip the drink aisle...drink tap water 
  • grow food from what you'd usually throw away :: grow onions from onions ( + more)
  • use up what you have :: make a point of using every little bit of food, roast those fading veg, freeze leftovers for a quick meal later, use up all those half bottles of dressing, shampoo + hotel freebies
  • buy only what you need :: make a list, meal plan
  • clean with vinegar, baking soda + rags :: skip all the "magic" solutions
  • forage :: mushrooms (be careful), berries, onions...
  • collaborate :: institute a Sunday supper with friends + bring together all the lonely bits + bobs from each fridge >>> tacos or pasta or soup or charcuterie

May your bodies be nourished + your grocery bills be reasonable.  :)

Love,
​Jane
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