I’ve been thinking about this especially as tariffs are set to make non-plastic even more expensive, and we’re going to see EVEN MORE products that traditionally were glass/aluminum become plastic…Not just from an ‘ecowarrior’ thing but micro/nanoplastic pollution, what are your tips to avoid plastic packages as it seems increasingly the ‘only’ option for so many products now… even 75% of veggies at my local super are plastic wrapped with no alternative!!! Yes, I use the bulk section… what other tips/hacks do you have, if any?
Our area is covered in ice/snow for much of the year, so my garden doesn’t help us too much with supplements. Our local coop is great and has pastic-free produce, but costs sometimes as much as 2-3x more than the chain store!! I wish we could get everything there, but it’s further and further out of reach with each price hike. I would ‘stop going’ entirely to the chain super with plastic wrapped veggies if we could afford it. The butcher is a great point - we don’t eat much meat, but when we do I can start buying it direct from the counter for paper-wrapping.
One thing you could try is a greenhouse in your yard if you have one / if you get enough sun. My friend made one out of a lot of windows and lumber got for free on craigslist.
Another just bought a kit online and put it together
Ultimately you vote w your dollar and buying stuff with excess packaging just makes them buy more of it from their suppliers and think it’s popular. I have the socal sun providing lots of veggies that i dont have to buy much so paying a bit higher when i do is less noticeable but living here is too expensive in general and not sure how much longer ill stay