Since I started this blog, my awareness about the plastic epidemic has grown. I try to avoid its use as much as possible. One of the easiest way to prevent its consumption is through our grocery shopping habits, not just escaping the plastic bags by the supermarket’s till, also throughout the purchase process. In the big supermarkets most the items are packed, making it very hard to avoid plastic. Actually, it’s being proof, that when implementing plastic-free policies in the supermarkets, such as charging for the plastic bag, the use of plastic at the till reduce, while the thin plastic bags available at the fruit & veggies section increase… Which is so sad!
The food has been one of the first industries in which green and sustainability was part of the equation. But, while a certain part of the population started consuming better products, not just for ourselves, but also for the planet, there has been a trend for smaller portions with individual plastic containers. I am sure, you all have seen on your supermarket or social media, pictures of apples or mandarins in their own individual plastic boxes. I prefer to go back to basics, when it comes to groceries, I love going to the market! The product display is succulent and inspiring. I love the social component of interacting with fruiterer and the other customers and getting tips and recommendations. Also, since the fruits are sold by weight, instead of pre-made package, we can avoid the petrol-based material replacing them with your beautiful basket or fabric bag. More importantly, we support local business, which is crucial for our economy, as you can read here.
Last Friday, I attended my hometown market, an outdoor space where everything looks and smells amazing. You can purchase, vegetables, fruits and flowers. The weather it’s being improving, so I choose a summery like outfit from my sister’s wardrobe (you know borrowing is the best way to wear new clothes without harming the planet). I customize my basket by adding a beautiful scarf, on this post you can see how it normally looks! And what about you, are you doing something to help the problem? Please share your ideas below, as I would love to include them in my routine!
Jumper & Skirt – Borrowed from my sister | Shoes – Camper | Basket – Local artisan in Majorca | Scarf – Borrowed from my mother | Sunglasses – Muestrarios
