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Definitely bags at the grocery store. At the self-checkout I can sneak my own in, but at the till it’s harder.
During COVID the only challenge I have had is with having to use the plastic produce bags at the grocery store. I have my own mesh bags that I am not allowed to use. I just load my groceries back into my cart and load them into my reusable bags when I get to my car.
We generally buy fresh ingredients and make our own meals. But, we also want to occasionally support our favorite local restaurants. Unfortunately, most put takeout food in plastic containers, including some that are not recyclable or or reusable. Second issue – convincing people and supermarkets it is okay to use reusable bags and not require all purchases to be in plastic bags. It’s not necessary from a health-perspective.
Staying plastic-free has been super difficult during the pandemic because so many people assume that plastic somehow protects just because it exists. From plastic gloves to plastic bags for fruits and vegetables, they are everywhere.
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Biggest challenge I’ve had is that stores don’t let you bring in anything from home to prevent waste. This includes reusable cups at the local coffee houses, bags at stores, your own takeout containers from restaurants. I want to support local businesses during this pandemic but I find myself put off because it generates so much waste I’ve grown used to avoiding. It’s an ethical struggle.