9. Pre-cut produce
Did you know that you could save $100 a month by buying fresh produce instead of pre-cut produce? Whether you’re talking about shredded cabbage, diced onions, or pre-cut carrots, those costs can add up because every processing step added to an item will increase its price.
You may not notice these costs at first, but they add up over time. And they may seem convenient when all you want to do is open up a bag, add your products to your recipe and eat.
At most, it’ll take you an extra 30 minutes to wash and cut your vegetables, so don’t pay extra for the effort. Once you get home you can chop everything up and then store them in airtight containers in the fridge to keep them fresh for a long time. When you need to use them, they’ll be ready to toss in your breakfast, lunch, and dinner without the added pennies.
10. Sandwich bags
Sandwich bags are the bane of my existence! Seriously, why do we even bother with buying these? We use them once and then toss them in the trash. Does that sound consumer-friendly? Eco friendly? Far from it!
Reusable plastic, glass or stainless steel containers are the way to go. Plus, they keep your food fresh longer with their air-tight seals, and washing them is incredibly easy.
2 thoughts on “12 Common Things You Should Stop Buying in 2021 (and What to Purchase Instead)”
my wife insists on buying paper plates AND plastic water bottles
I cannot get her to see the folly of this.
It saves time washing dishes
which I hate with a passion.