10 Ways to Go Green at the Grocery Store

Eco friendly grocery shopping is just one of the latest trends in our going green lifestyles. Here are some easy ways to making the weekly trip to the grocery store an eco friendly part of your green lifestyle!

Eco Friendly Grocery Store Idea #1: Room Temperature Foods

Room temperature foods do not have to stored in the fridge or the freezer, which always makes this an eco friendly option. They require no energy to keep them ready for your use.

Eco Friendly Grocery Store Idea #2: Walk to the Store

Ok, so this one is such a great idea. I am always surprised more people do not try this option when they can. You can burn a few calories, save the environment, and look great.

If you do not live within walking distance of the grocery store, then try car pooling or riding your bike!

Eco Friendly Grocery Store Idea #3: Shop Farmer's Markets or Coops

Local farmers markets support your local farmers. You are rewarding individuals who do not have to truck their produce across the country, all the while emitting CO2.

Most farmer's markets are open air as well, so they are using a ton less energy than the grocery store.

Eco Friendly Grocery Store Idea #4: Go Fabric

If there is only one thing you do, then try #4. Quit using those plastic bags!!! Use a book bag, make your own fabric grocery bag, or buy one online. This is an easy and affordable option to get those plastic bags out of circulation.

Eco Friendly Grocery Store Idea #5: Buy Organic

Organic vegetables are grown without all the pesticides that mass production farms use. These vegetables are safe to eat, have better flavor, and are less harmful on the environment. Think of all the necessary bugs lives you are saving!

Eco Friendly Grocery Store Idea #6: Avoid Plastic

So, you avoided the plastic shopping bags, but what about all those plastic jugs and containers foods come in. Opt instead for metal or glass. The production of plastic emits PVC into the environment at a much higher level than glass production or metal production.

Eco Friendly Grocery Store Idea #7: Return Plastic Bags