Go with minimal packaging – choose to buy bulk products. Bulk goods become more and more popular but are not always the easiest to find. In case you cannot find them, privilege goods with biodegradable or at least recyclable packaging.
Seasonal food – be aware of what fruits and vegetables are growing in your region at this time of the year. By doing so, you won’t consume food that has travelled the whole country or even worse, the continent.
Buying seasonal food will be less expensive, you’ll eat fresher food and you’ll contribute to lower the carbon footprint.
Farmers Market – farmers markets grow their own products so you’ll only buy from them fresh and seasonally products.
Goods you’ll get from there will contain much more nutrients and vitamins and they don’t have any preservation chemicals. Besides, you’ll get to support local producers and small businesses.
Go meatless – it’s no secret that cattle farming is responsible for a lot of carbon emission, 20 times more than vegetables farming.
Eco-friendly diet will encourage you to get your protein from beans or nuts. Besides they’re a way cheaper than actual meat.
Organic products – Ok, can’t go meatless? Fine, but choose organic animal products, meaning, those who’ve been fed with organic food. This way, you’ll eat meat that is hormones and antibiotics free.
Do not waste – Preserve your food by freezing it for example or compost what’s left. One way to avoid wasting food is to prepare your meals in advance and this way, you’ll know exactly what you need when you’ll go shop for your food.