7 best products that help you practice sustainable grocery shopping in UAE, for 2023

7 best products that help you practice sustainable grocery shopping in UAE, for 2023

When we think of sustainable shopping, our first order of business is often cutting down on single-use plastics. It's a great (and easy) way to introduce sustainability into what may be our weekly grocery trips. But, past the fabric tote bag and mesh carriers, what else can we do to reduce our carbon footprint save money? We took down advice from Sarah Nassar, a Dubai-based licensed home organiser, who offers her services through So Neat by Sarah on Instagram. Our expert is an advocate of planning for groceries in advance and sorting out the fridge and pantry thoroughly. It's how Sarah avoids food waste, impulse buying and straining her grocery budget. "Thankfully, we live in a country that helps us practise sustainability. Since we have to pay for plastic bags in grocery stores now, more people are making the conscious decision to bring their own sustainable bags," said Sarah, referring to the . According to the Dubai Municipality, these bags take 400 years to decompose in nature, while endangering the lives of marine and land animals. "Your big Ikea bags can be reused in so many ways, so I always encourage my clients to buy similar bags," said Sarah. You