How to buy less plastic when you shop at the supermarket


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Chile made history on Aug 3 when it became the first country in South America to ban the commercial use of plastic bags. Photo: AFP

Most of us would like to reduce the amount of plastic we consume – but with practically everything we buy from the supermarket packed in the stuff, it’s hard to avoid.

That means tons of plastic gets used one time, only to be thrown away. It’s a disaster for the environment – and it’s also mostly unnecessary. Follow these simple tips to lower your grocery plastic consumption:

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