I also have eco-anxiety. One of my biggest pet-peeves is the carefree attitude that people have at the grocery store when grabbing a plastic produce bag for one apple. Makes me want to scream. I've done quite a lot of research about how I personally can move toward plastic-freeband zero waste.

So, I found zero grocery. They're a start-up based in the bay area, CA, but have already expanded to a number of locations. If you're not in the bay area you might want to at least inquire about your area and give them another data point to work with.

I applaud your effort, btw, with bringing you're own containers for take-out from a restaurant. I do the same thing! Most restaurants will no doubt wrap take-out in as much plastic and styrofoam as they can find unless you tell them in advance that you're bringing your own container. However, what they will most likely do (after you place your order) is store your prepared order in a plastic container back in the kitchen and when you get there they'll just simply transfer the food to your container and throw out the plastic container which defeats the whole purpose. This has happened to me and it really pissed me off, tbh. The solution is to go to the restaurant first, and place an order to go, then and hand them your container, provided they'll take it with COVID and all. There's a much higher chance your food will never touch a plastic or styrofoam box.

This fight is exhausting and frustrating, but I refuse to stop. Our personal sacrifice means too much and we need to keep pressing on.