Marley's Monsters Blog — grocery shopping

In a world driven by fast paced consumerism, it’s no surprise that we have a major plastic pollution problem. Plastics from packaging, single use containers, and drinking straws end up in our waterways, causing harm to wildlife and their habitats. But it’s Plastic Free July, a chance to slow down and take the time to consider how much plastic we are consuming day to day, and what alternatives we can find to reduce that number. So, we are going to explore plastic and the three R’s of sustainable living: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Plastic in and of itself is not a...

The world of sustainability is always growing, and new ways to be eco friendly are constantly popping up. Since it’s Plastic Free July, we decided to round up some of our favorite sustainable tips and tricks to help you along the way. Of course, we also support the adage “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but there’s so much more than that! Here are some ways to practice sustainability in multiple areas of your life. Home Make the swap to LED lights, and unplug electronics when not in use Sign up for emails instead of print materials Try a water saving shower head...

Grocery shopping just isn’t something we can avoid, and these days it seems like we find ourselves there several times a week. But the grocery store can be a difficult place to maintain sustainability when everything is prepackaged, wrapped in plastic, and designed for single use. At Marley’s Monsters, we have brainstormed ways to reduce waste and host a product line with this exact situation in mind. Here are some tips and tricks for staying sustainable at the grocery store. 1. BYOB Bring your own bag. Single use plastic bags are commonplace at the grocery store, however, they inevitably end...