 Hi, I'm Diane Perrow, the community representative to the Davis Farmers Market Association Board. Today I'd like to show you how to shop the farmers market without using any plastic bags. So here's what we'll need. Your shopping list, a shopping basket or a tote, and these reusable mesh bags. The reusable mesh bags can be purchased at the market, at supermarkets and at co-ops, and here at Davis Farmers Market we sell them for $3 for $3. At the Davis Farmers Market you can purchase this type of shopping basket for $25. Using a shopping list can help in two ways. First, it'll help you not to buy things that you don't need, and also it's a great guide to know what we need to purchase first. Okay, let's go shopping. The first thing you want to buy is pantry items that come in glass bottles or jars. So my list includes olive oil, honey, and jam. So I purchased these first so they can go in the bottom of my basket. Next you want to get the sturdier items like beans, rice, or nuts. So I'm going to take the bag of almonds and put them in the bag directly on top of the glass bottles and jars. And then we're ready to move on to the sturdy produce. Now you're ready to purchase sturdy produce. So items like large potatoes or these onions can go directly into your basket. If you're buying smaller items like these small potatoes, this is a great time to use your mesh bag. So now you're ready to buy the produce that could be squashed or easily bruised. So today I'm choosing apricots. I'm going to put them directly into my mesh bag. And then they could go gently on top of the other items in the basket. Here I'll be purchasing greens. So this variety is going to go right on top. But I think this one will be best in a mesh bag, also right on top, and then we're almost done. All that's left on my list are berries, flowers, and a loaf of bread. How easy was that? With a little planning, a shopping basket, and your reusable mesh bags, you can shop the Davis Farmers Market without any plastic bags. When you get home, remember to take your fruit out of your mesh bags. Apricots, avocados, and tomatoes, those will be stored on your counter. Your greens will go in your hydrating bin in your fridge. And potatoes and onions, be sure you keep these in a bin in a cool, dark place. I hope I've convinced you that it's easy to shop the market without using plastic bags. So you too can go green and feel good about shopping at the Davis Farmers Market.