Here's the list for Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's has a lot of good stuff, but it's also in a lot plastic packaging. Also, read your labels here. Remember to shop around the perimeter and get your vegetables and fruits along the outside.

You can find the Costco Shopping List here.

Trader Joe's Shopping List: Whole30 and Zero Waste Compliant

Pantry Staples
Trader Joe's Salsa Verde (in glass)
Trader Joe's Clarified Butter (ghee in glass)
Trader Joe's Coconut Oil Spray (in can)

Protein
- Trader Joe's Grass Fed Beef Burgers (in cardboard with paper separators)
- Trader Joe's Lime Chile Chicken Burgers (in cardboard with paper separators)
- Trader Joe's Bison Burgers (in cardboard with paper separators)
- Trader Joe's Almond Butter (in plastic jar)

Trader Joe's Shopping List: Whole30

Pantry Staples
Trader Joe's Salsa Verde (in glass)
Trader Joe's Clarified Butter (ghee in glass)
Trader Joe's Coconut Oil Spray (in can)

Protein
- Trader Joe's Grass Fed Beef Burgers (in cardboard with paper separators)
- Trader Joe's Lime Chile Chicken Burgers (in cardboard with paper separators)
- Trader Joe's Bison Burgers (in cardboard with paper separators)
- Trader Joe's 85/15 Ground Turkey (in plastic)
- Trader Joe's Almond Butter (in plastic jar)

Fruits and Vegetables
- Trader Joe's Cauliflower Rice (in plastic bag)
- Trader Joe's Pineapples (in plastic bag)
- Trader Joe's Berries, Strawberries, etc. (in plastic bag)
- Trader Joe's String Beans (in plastic bag)
- Trader Joe's Cut Brussels Sprouts (in plastic bag)
- Trader Joe's Kale (in plastic bag)
- Trader Joe's Assorted Nuts (in plastic bag)

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