The core principles involve refusing, reducing, reusing, and recycling. Refusing unnecessary items is the first step, followed by minimizing consumption and opting for. Zero waste grocery shopping is a holistic approach aimed at reducing the amount of waste generated during the shopping process.

Β β€” you can reuse produce bags, beeswax wraps (like magic cling wraps you can use repeatedly), and trusty stainless steel or glass containers for storing your meals. Plus, they’ll have your kitchen looking chic! Plastic pollution facts and figures. Β β€” for something shiny (and completely plastic free), package free shop’s airtight stainless steel zero waste food containers are durable and can be recycled at the end of their shelf life.