Summer is in full swing and so are summer activities. Road trips, parties, camping - kids hanging out at home - it's prime time for snacking! When shopping for snacks at home, buy drinks and snacks in bulk.
We aren’t going to lie, juice boxes are extremely convenient, but unfortunately they add to the waste stream and all those tiny little straws add to the plastic problem. The boxes can be recycled - but be sure to empty them and remove the straws before you do. However it’s better to buy in bulk and serve in non-disposable cups. To take this to the next level, check out this piece from the Alliance to End Plastic Waste where they rank the top 5 most sustainable drink containers.
When purchasing snacks for your household, skip the convenient, individually wrapped snacks and try to buy in bulk. According to TreeHugger, buying in bulk has many benefits including:
- Saving money (30-50% versus packaged foods!)
- Helping the environment (less packaging and less CO2 emissions)
- Reducing food waste (you control how much you purchase)
Hopefully these tips will help you enjoy a guilt free, snack-filled summer!
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