Caring for Creation Challenge – September 2023

One Way to Care for Creation this Month: Commit to low- or no-waste grocery shopping.

• Buy unpackaged fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Bring your own containers when shopping at a bulk foods store. (One such local zero waste

grocer, as listed on litterless.com, is The Grainery, in Baraboo, which offers bulk grains, flours and

baking supplies, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, granola, snacks, herbs, spices, teas and more.)

• Invest in produce bags to transport fresh foods. (Make your own by crocheting or knitting, or

purchase some after reading this review of The 7 Best Eco-Friendly Reusable Produce Bags of

2023 at https://www.treehugger.com/best-reusable-produce-bags-5078372 )

• Avoid prepared foods.

• Bring your own reusable grocery bags. (Again, make your own by crocheting or knitting, or

sewing from leftover fabric scraps, or purchase some after reading this review of 11 Best

Reusable Grocery Bags of 2023 at https://www.thespruce.com/best-reusable-grocery-bags-

4160201, Keep reusable bags in your backpack or hang them on your doorknob so you remember to grab them before you leave for the store, or stash them in your car so they are always handy.)