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Zero Waste Shopping Guide
[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_5″ layout=”3_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]One of the most frequently asked question regarding Zero Waste Lifestyle is how to eliminate waste from the shopping routine. The answer is simple; use reusable and recyclable containers and shopping bags instead of plastic ones. The previous articles have extensively put a great emphasis on the importance of the Zero Waste lifestyle and how waste-free shopping is an important part of it. If you are new to the world of no waste, you are very likely to face a challenging set of situations which require some beforehand preparation. For a person willing to spend life in a waste-free manner, the following Zero-Waste shopping guidelines can be of great use:[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”2_5″ layout=”2_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_separator style_type=”none” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” sep_color=”” top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” /][fusion_imageframe image_id=”4336″ max_width=”290px” style_type=”glow” stylecolor=”” hover_type=”zoomin” bordersize=”” bordercolor=”” borderradius=”” align=”center” lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” alt=”” link=”” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4-42.jpg[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/23-5.jpg” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”25px” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”2_5″ layout=”2_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_5″ layout=”3_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.86)” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”40px” padding_right=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” padding_left=”25px” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
The principle of Zero-Waste shopping
The basic rules of Zero-Waste shopping are the same as the ones explained previously. In order to live effectively in a Zero-Waste lifestyle, you will have to perform two actions very frequently; Reuse and Recycle. Once you have got a hold of the things which you can reuse and recycle during outdoor shopping chores, you can easily cut down your waste to a large degree. In this regard, market research and dropping your queries on Zero-Waste discussion forums can be of great help in determining what kind of reusable and recyclable you will need to successfully complete a Zero-Waste shopping endeavor.
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Preparing a Zero-Waste Shopping kit
Having a Zero Waste shopping kit is the first thing that you need to do before actually stepping out for shopping. Your shopping kit will basically comprise all the reusable substitutes for plastic and paper shopping bags, packaging and containers. The ultimate goal of Zero-Waste shopping is to eliminate all sorts of non-reusable and non-recyclable plastic and paper packaging to reduce waste to a minimum limit. Preparing a Zero-Waste shopping kit is as simple as following the steps given below:[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”2_5″ layout=”2_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_imageframe image_id=”1364″ max_width=”” style_type=”glow” stylecolor=”” hover_type=”zoomin” bordersize=”” bordercolor=”” borderradius=”” align=”center” lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” alt=”” link=”” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/recycling-5.jpg[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_accordion type=”” boxed_mode=”” border_size=”1″ border_color=”” background_color=”” hover_color=”” divider_line=”” title_font_size=”” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_boxed_mode=”” icon_box_color=”” icon_alignment=”” toggle_hover_accent_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_toggle title=”Fabric bags” open=”no”]
Bulk fabric bags are perfect substitutes for plastic or paper shopping bags. You can either sew these bags at your home or purchase them from local stores.
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Clear and clean jars” open=”no”]Having clean and clear jars is necessary to perform bulk shopping. Reusable jars and containers eliminate the need for food packaging for storage and handling.[fusion_checklist icon=”fa-chevron-right fas” iconcolor=”#fe717e” circle=”no” circlecolor=”” size=”” divider=”yes” divider_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_li_item icon=””]
For liquid items: Take a wide-mouthed Mason jar. Products such as honey, butter, soaps, and oils can be stored in it. Make sure the jar has a lid on it.
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For refilling of liquid products: Use pop-top bottles or glass jars with lids. Shampoos, conditioners and other liquids can be refilled in it.
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For refilling of spices: Spice containers having snap-on lids make perfect waste-free, reusable containers for refilling of herbs and spices.
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Clean jars are very easy to clean and manage. The lid prevents the spillage of constituents and offers an easy outlet for products.
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Tare evaluation
Tare evaluation is important for Zero-Waste shopping as it aids during payment steps. Tare is actually the weight of the vessel in which you will be filling the products.
- Take a weighing balance and place your jar on it.
- You can use the weighing balance in your kitchen or the one available at the counter of most of the bulk markets.
- Use the following conversions to understand how much of anything can be contained in what jar:
- Mason Jar 950ml has a weight of 400 grams
- 475 ml Mason Jar has a weight of 300 grams
- 235 ml Mason Jar weighs almost 170 grams
After some practice, you will be able to determine an approximate idea of how much stuff you need to buy depending upon your budget. It also adds to the cashier’s help and saves the time of both parties.[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Wax Crayon” open=”no”]
A washable wax crayon is a must have in your Zero-Waste shopping kit. The use of crayon is to write the Bin# or Price Look Up- PLU on the jar. This numerical combination is actually what enables the cashier to determine the price of the good which you have bought. Say you have filled olive oil from a section having Bin# 4657. The cashier will look up this number by typing it into the system and then associate your jar with it. The use or no use of wax crayon mostly depends upon your store’s policy.
Alternatively: You can take pictures of the PLU from your smartphone which saves time and eliminates the chances of error and misunderstanding.
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A reusable shopping market is another important thing to have beside the bulk shopping bags.
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Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping
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Visiting a farmer’s market for vegetable and fruit’s shopping is an excellent Zero-Waste shopping idea.
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For the purchasing of meat and related goods, directly visiting a butcher’s shop or market is a perfect way of Zero-Waste shopping.
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