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National Consumer Institute Calls for Smarter Shopping and Less Food Waste
Darin Dogui, Director of Research and Comparative Analyses at the Institut National de la Consommation (INC), presented a series of practical tips on Friday, 13 March 2026 aimed at streamlining household consumption and cutting food waste.
Speaking on the national radio, Dogui emphasized that rationalising consumption is a shared responsibility that helps keep family budgets balanced. She added that this approach is especially crucial in a world facing water scarcity and climate change, which directly affect natural resources and agricultural production.
Key Recommendations
| # | Recommendation | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Create a shopping list before heading to the market – define essential needs and avoid buying unnecessary items. | Prevents impulse purchases and reduces waste. |
| 2 | Ignore promotional offers that don’t match real needs – focus only on products truly required for the household. | Saves money and limits over‑stocking. |
| 3 | Leave children at home during grocery trips – reduces parental pressure to buy extra, often non‑essential, items. | Cuts spontaneous, unnecessary spending. |
| 4 | Promote a culture of responsible consumption across society. | Builds long‑term sustainability and protects the environment. |
Dogui concluded by urging both consumers and policymakers to instil a genuine culture of responsible consumption throughout the community.
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Source: La Presse (12 March 2026)
