Health Hotline Magazine | January 2023

1 ECOLOGICALLY THOUGHTFUL TRENDS WE’LL REDUCE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTS WITH ZERO WASTE COOKING 2 ALL-IN-ONE PRODUCTS REIGN SUPREME

The notion of zero-waste cooking means trying to leave behind as little food and packaging waste as possible when cooking and eating. It includes the old dictum “reduce, reuse, recycle”: Reduce by using less unnecessary ingredients and cooking smaller portions to avoid excessive leftovers that will end up in the trash; Reuse by repurposing old food scraps instead of throwing them out (try a No-Waste Veggie Stock or check out our zero waste hacks with ice cube trays: naturalgrocers.com/zero-waste-hacks); And recycle by composting leftover food scraps. Zero-waste cooking helps you save money and is part of a greater movement to live sustainably and reduce our impact on the planet. It’s hard to ignore the devastating scenes of ocean life tangled up in plastic waste and the towering mountains that landfills are becoming across the globe. Consumers, now more than ever, believe that brands have a responsibility to create positive environmental change by offering us better options. Not only is there a shifting trend toward more earth-friendly products, but consumers also want those products to be contained in earth-friendly packaging . This is why in 2023 we’ll continue to see consumers opt for brands that prioritize purposeful packaging. Sustainable food and beverage containers help keep waste out of landfills and oceans, making it simple for consumers to recycle or compost. Thus, we’ll see some of our favorite products transition to forever-recyclable metal or easily compostable paper packaging. 3 PURPOSEFUL PACKAGING BECOMES A PRIORITY

In 2023, we’ll see all-in-one products gain in popularity as we work to reduce waste and save money. Think back-to-the-basics, like castile soap and coconut oil, the OG’s when it comes to all-in-one products. One bottle of castile soap can serve as dish soap, laundry detergent, body wash and shampoo, shaving cream, hand soap, dog wash, and a versatile household cleaning product. Use coconut oil for cooking, moisturizing, removing makeup, conditioning wood products like wooden spoons and cutting boards, soothing skin irritations and bug bites, and adding to your coffee for a boost of energy. Stasher bags are a newcomer that fit the bill perfectly— these silicon bags make great toiletry and makeup bags for traveling, packing snacks on-the-go, storing art and craft supplies, freezing veggie scraps for stock (see zero-waste cooking trend!), popping popcorn, organizing small toys, and of course, storing food. Even vitamins can join the trend! Choose a multivitamin or combo formulas that include several nutrients, like a vitamin

D & K combo, to replace individual bottles. It’s a win-win, for the environment and your wallet!

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