Choices that help at the grocery store:

• buy mesh bags in the produce department and use them instead of plastic for produce items. Wash them as needed and take them in with your re-usable grocery bags every time 
• select glass bottles instead of plastic for cooking oils, salad dressings, etc. 
• ask that the meat department put your purchases in paper instead of plastic or styrofoam 
• don’t buy more than you can use. Strive for no food being thrown out at home. 

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