Vent: Finding stuff without plastic feels like a scavenger hunt now

Honestly, I've been paying more attention to what I buy and the trash it makes. Tbh, even simple things like bread or snacks come in layers of plastic that just get tossed. I saw a cucumber wrapped in plastic last week, which seems pointless. Ngl, it's annoying because I want to do better for the planet, but options are slim. I tried switching to stores that use less packaging, but they're not always close by. It makes me think if enough people ask for change, maybe companies will listen. Have you guys seen this too? How do you deal with all the extra waste in everyday shopping?

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julia4761d ago

That bit about bananas in a bag @finley_rivera67 is so true, but is it really a huge deal? I get the want to cut waste, but sometimes that plastic keeps stuff fresh longer so we toss less food. The sticker on a lemon or a cucumber wrap just seems like such a small part of the bigger trash problem.

finley_rivera671d ago

Ugh, yes, what is with bananas in a plastic bag now? I mean, they have their own perfect wrapper. I tried buying loose produce but half the time the store only has those pre-cut veggies or berries in the plastic clamshell things. Idk, maybe it's just me but it feels like you have to go out of your way to avoid it, and even then you find a sticker on every single piece of fruit. I bring my own bags but it's like playing a game you can't really win.