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STEP 3
BUY PRODUCE IN SEASON.
Out-of-season produce is costly because transport uses so much energy. It's also more likely to have been imported, often from a country with less stringent pesticide regulations than the U.S. Instead, in winter, prepare seasonal crops like potatoes, onions, sweet potatoes, beets, and parsnips. Put away or freeze spring and summer produce, such as berries or snap peas, from local producers. All these food retain their nutritional content in storage; using them cuts energy costs.
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