ecociao !
how to live green
It ' s empowering , energizing and easier than you think . Live better and make a positive impact on the planet with these practical , eco-friendly choices .
By Sarah Ens
Photography : Courtesy IKEA , Practical Homestead , recycleeverywhere . ca
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DID YOU KNOW ?
The average Canadian wastes 79 kilograms of food at home each year . The value of all this food is almost $ 50 billion — enough to feed every Canadian for five months .
Hungry for change ? Mindful food shopping , preparation and planning will improve your pantry ’ s environmental footprint .
REDUCE PLASTIC USE . Bring reusable bags for groceries and store food in mason jars , silicone bags and beeswax wraps . Manitoba maker Practical Homestead sells adorable , reusable snack bags , container covers and cheese wraps .
■ Find at suppercentral . ca
PURCHASE FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS . Funnel money into Manitoba ' s economy while reducing emissions needed to move food from point A to point B . Community Supported Agriculture Manitoba offers weekly produce delivery throughout the growing season . ■ csamanitoba . org
ciao ! / may / jun / two thousand twenty-one 17