LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2020

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Liquid assets The LCBO’s durable, leakproof, reusable bag collection features bag ($1.95) for beer cans and gift packs, plus two- and six-pocket bags ($1.50 and $1.95) for wine and spirits. Take them grocery shop- ping too! Handy for glass bottles and jars. Available at most LCBO stores and lcbo.com. strong handles and includes a shopping

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4 reusable shopping solutions

Sustainable shopping goes beyond the groceries you buy. Ditch single-use plastic in exchange for your own reusable bags and containers; you can make a world of difference.

By Brenda Morrison

8 IN 1 Starter kit In the produce aisle, the bulk food section and the check-out lane, make the switch from plastic bags to reusable ones with this eight-piece Ever Eco Organic Cotton Zero Waste Shopping Set ($49.95), featuring mesh bags for fruits and veggies, muslin storage bags for dry goods and long-handle tote bags. Available at Indigo and indigo.ca.

Farm-to-fridge For picking up a pint of berries from the farmer’s market or even a roadside stand, this reusable 3-piece Hutzler Berry Box ($19.99) features a colander for rinsing that fits inside the serving box. Plus it comes with a lid designed for keeping fruit fresher longer. Available at Kitchen Stuff Plus and kitchenstuffplus.com. K

Homeward bound Like high-quality luggage, Reisenthel’s Shopping Collection is worth investing in. Featuring its iconic carrybag, carrycruiser and allrounder rucksack—these pieces are designed for travel, heavy loads and elimi- nating any need for plastic bags. Each piece is sold separately, from $85 at Menu, Toronto (416 • 222 • 2474).

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SPRING 2020 FOOD & DRINK