For the Lazy Zero Wasters

I totally realize and respect there are people out there who would like to go zero-waste, yet just don't want to create more work for themselves.  Fair enough.

Shocking as it might seem, these people can continue on being lazy and be zero-wasters.  How?

It's all in the purchase baby, all of it.

Say you don't want to bake or cook- anything.  Well, you really don't need to.  Assuming you've got containers and jars (easily purchased for a low price at a thrift store or hardware store), you can stuff them into a large cloth bag and head to the store (really any grocery store will do) and get the nice person behind the counter to fill them with ready-made foods.  

You can pick out buns, breads, muffins and treats and put them in separate cloth bags (be sure to bring scrap paper to write down the codes).

 Rice, pasta, granola, chocolate: it's all in the bulk section these days.  Bulk stores have started making their own nut butters.  Milk can be purchased in glass.

 

If you like take-out again, bring your own containers for them to put your meal in.  Most restaurants are happy to do this as it saves them money on packaging.  

Buy large paper bags of staples like, oats, rice and nuts.  They maybe seem expensive initially, but actually save you loads of dollars and keep things extra chill as you need to shop less.

If you don't mind chopping up a salad or cooking every once in awhile, cook and chop double or triple and store it for later in the week.

Buy glass juice and when they're empty fill them with lemonade or make some iced tea.

The coffee-shop?  

Purchase a reusable mug and keep it in your vehicle.  Man, buy two to ensure there's always a clean one with you!  Keep a jar of water in there too.

And always, always when purchasing something new, ask yourself it it's really needed and Eco friendly.  

Am I missing anything?  Please post a comment of any questions you might have.