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How to BYO Containers for Takeout or Groceries

Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A sign asking customers to BYO containers for their bakery purchases

Takeout orders increased 78 percent during Covid. Take BYO containers to businesses that accept them to make a dent in single-use waste.

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One Woman Making a Difference

Posted on January 21, 2021September 14, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

After working on global climate solutions, Stephanie Miller wanted to reduce her own footprint. She began with a request at her dry cleaners.

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But When You Do Shop, Shop Small

Posted on September 5, 2018by Anne-Marie Bonneau
zero waste farmers market fall produce sitting on a dark wooden table

Shop small could mean shop less. And I do suggest we all do that. But in this post, by shop small, I mean shop at small independent businesses—the local bookstore, bike shop and bakery. Why? 1. Less packaging waste Which came first, our addiction to convenience or the convenience of online shopping? Either way, this […]

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