How delicious does a plastic-free breakfast sound? In today’s world, we’re surrounded by plastic, especially when it comes to food packaging. From yoghurt containers and cereal bags to milk jugs, plastic is almost everywhere.
Fortunately, there are also plenty of alternatives for all your favourite breakfast foods. Whether you’re a sweet or savoury type, there are simple swaps you can make to enjoy a plastic-free breakfast!
Plastic-Free Breakfast Swaps
Dairy
For plastic-free dairy products, head to the farmers market. You can often find a seller willing to allow you to bring your own containers. If you don’t have a farmers market in your area, check for any local dairy farms. You can also ask a manager at your grocery store. Although they may not stock plastic-free dairy, they will likely know of local suppliers to point you to. Some grocery stores also carry milk in glass bottles.
In the UK, there are a number of dairies that deliver plastic-free to your door, just like the good old days. Milk & More deliver milk in reusable glass bottles and once empty, you can return them to the milkman to refill and redistribute.
Here are all the reasons to try Milk & More:
- Milk in reusable glass bottles.
- Offer dairy-free options such as Oato’s Oat or ReRooted Oat drinks.
- Loads of variety: from whole, skimmed or semi-skimmed milks, to fermented drinks like kefir!
- They also offer organic whole, skimmed and semi-skimmed versions.
- Delivered to your door before 7 am.
- Regular doorstep deliveries, free of charge.
- No more pointless plastic.
Bread, Muffins & Baked Goods
To get plastic-free breakfast baked goods, head to your local bakery, and don’t forget your reusable bags. Large cotton bags like these are great for this purpose.
For homemade goods like pancakes, look for items packaged in paper or otherwise pick up baking supplies at a bulk store. These stores allow you to bring your own container, so you won’t need to waste any packaging purchasing the ingredients. If you’re curious to learn more about how to shop at a bulk store, be sure to take a read of this helpful guide.
Cereal, Oatmeal & Granola
Bulk stores also often have a variety of cereals, granolas, and oats to choose from, without plastic bags!
Opt for eggs in cardboard containers and avoid the ones that come in Styrofoam. To skip the packaging completely, save an old egg container and bring it to your local farmers market. The sellers will be glad to save on their own packaging!
Bacon & Sausage
Check with the deli counter at your grocery store and ask if they allow customers to bring their own containers. If not, the farmers market and local butchers are another great place to go.
Tea, Juice & Smoothies
Most teabags contain plastic, so try switching to loose leaf tea instead. Many local juice shops offer juices in glass bottles, some even have a bottle return program. For smoothies, source plastic-free fruit and vegetables at the farmers market instead. Buy produce when in season and freeze for later use!
What will you be having for your next plastic-free breakfast? Leave a comment below!
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