𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 encourages people to 'Choose to Refuse' single-use plastic. We all know how hard that is, especially regarding food shopping and storage.

Thankfully supermarkets are getting better, and more are offering loose fruit and veg.

How can you go further and reduce plastic packaging in the kitchen?

Take reusable produce bags to the supermarket with you. These are inexpensive and available online.

Not all fruit and veg are available plastic-free - there is a balance to be had between food wastage and plastic packaging. Try and choose a cardboard pack if available.

Find your local greengrocer or farm shop, often good quality local produce, and they tend to use paper bags.

Find a milkman - a real simple swap, typically arrives before breakfast, and juices can often be purchased too. Find your local butcher - most allow you to bring your own tubs, and your food miles will reduce too.

Do you have a local refill shop? Grains, rice, oats, spices and even sweets can be purchased loose.

Once home, make sure you store things carefully and help reduce food waste and in turn, plastic waste.

Reuse jars - they are great for storing berries, half an onion, and tomatoes. It helps keep them fresher longer.

Sort out the plastic tub cupboard - get all the lids on the tubs and know what you have. Invest in decent-quality glass or metal storage if you need new.

Ditch the cling film and buy some silicone covers instead.

Do you have a top tip for reducing plastic in your food shopping? Let us know in the comments.