If you are planning to board the zero waste train, there’s no better start than grocery shopping!

Grocery waste makes up a large portion of your trash. In fact, the food sector contributes a staggering 8 million tons of waste every year.

Additionally, according to EPA, 23% of the waste dumped into landfills comprises of packaging and containers. Imagine the ripple effect on this planet if every one of us introduces slight changes in our day-to-day shopping habits!

Oddly enough, people seem to fixate on the word ‘zero’ when adopting a zero-waste lifestyle. Remember that waste-free living is not about producing no waste at all, but making sustainable choices at every step of your journey.

Now, we know committing to zero waste grocery shopping is no easy feat to achieve. However, with the surge in zero-waste stores and package-free shops, it has become easier to reduce your shopping footprint.

From preparing the shopping list to hitting a grocery store near you, here’s a step-by-step guide to shop smarter and greener: