We’re all part of the same circle that ties us to the earth. I’m sure you agree that it can be overwhelming to think about the many suggestions we hear every day for how we can take better care of her, but there is always a small place to start!
Here are some small ways you can incorporate protecting your earth into your farmers’ market routine:
- Bring and use a reusable bag!
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- You’ll have to carry your fresh goods home somehow, and we love nothing better than a durable, handy, and cute reusable bag! A good reusable bag is much more efficient than a single use bag, and they look much better too!
- If you happen to forget yours, don’t fret! We have some for sale both Inside the Market and Outside at the Farmers’ Market!
- Return produce cartons!
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- Those little green produce cartons that fresh goods often come in? If you take it home, you can return it the following week!
- These little plastic containers are pretty handy, but even more so when they can be reused more than once!
- Re-use and Recycle!
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- If your baked goods come in a container or a bag, try to recycle it when you’re done.
- Your empty jars of preserves are great for lots of things! Don’t get rid of them too quick. I use mine to store leftovers in the fridge or as small vases for flowers. What do you use your jars for?
In a time of COVID-19, recycling and re-using and multi-use items become more tricky because we want to keep everyone safe. But it’s wonderful if we can find a way to do this safely.
We’ve been having difficulties with this as well – we are allowed to have and encourage reusable bags, but reusable containers and dishes aren’t suggested by health officials. We miss getting our coffee at the market in our own mugs but hopefully we can do so again soon!!
So, happy Earth Day friends! Take a walk, breathe fresh air, and dig your hands in some soil.
