Something that I had to learn quickly was to be prepared even when on the go. If you know you will be out of the house running errands, make sure to pack a reusable grocery bag or two (Baggu's Summer collection is perfect for this — the electric peach mesh bag is my favourite), a set of eating utensils such as ones by the Package-Free Shop, a Buluh bamboo straw, and a reusable water bottle — the best one I have tried is by S'well. If you are like me and are loyal to your local deli, bakery, and bagel shop, bring your reusable containers with you and check in with them to see if they can instead use your reusable packageing while preparing your food to-go.
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