Plastic | Buying Meat Without

(beginners, hardcore zero-wasters, or budget-conscious families)?

Buying a "quarter cow" or a half-hog directly from a local farm is a plastic-free win. This meat is often wrapped in simple paper and allows you to stock your freezer for months. It supports local agriculture and drastically reduces the footprint of your food. Why It Matters buying meat without plastic

Lightweight, durable, and won't break if you drop it. It supports local agriculture and drastically reduces the

The easiest way to ditch plastic is to stop buying meat at the grocery store. Most supermarket meat is pre-packaged in Styrofoam and plastic film behind the scenes. Local butcher shops, however, are usually happy to accommodate custom requests. Bring Your Own Containers Most supermarket meat is pre-packaged in Styrofoam and

Perfect for freezing meat immediately after purchase. Ask for Butcher Paper

Great for leaks and easy to pop straight into the fridge.

If you forget your containers, ask for butcher paper. While some modern freezer paper has a thin plastic lining, traditional brown butcher paper is often compostable or recyclable. It is a massive step up from non-recyclable plastic trays. Buy in Bulk