Reducing Waste Through Smart Food Shopping

Published: July 29, 2019, 10:21 p.m.

b'In this episode, Laura and Liza explain conscious consumerism and how they started thinking about the damaging effects their shopping dollars can have. Today\\u2019s topic is all about zero waste shopping regarding food consumption. One of the things you notice when you walk into Trader Joe\\u2019s is how much plastic there is. Following a Greenpeace petition to eliminate their plastic usage, Trader Joe\\u2019s will be eliminating a million pounds of plastic from their stores. Buying in bulk can be sustainable if you meal plan, utilize reusable containers, and eat the leftovers. Later, Laura and Liza discuss armchair activism and local farmer\\u2019s markets.\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'