Buy a Reusable Grocery Bag
This may be the first time in your life that you are grocery shopping on your
own. Now that you are in charge of your grocery store excursions, you get to
make the big decision when asked, “Paper or plastic?” Of those options, paper is
obviously the best choice. However, many stores are currently promoting the
use of reusable grocery bags. Many grocery stores even give discounts if you
bring a reusable bag to use when you shop there. (Wholefoods gives a 10-cent
discount per bag!)