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Re:Historical patterns and sustainability implications of wo... by kiba on Wednesday August 31, 2022 @07:54AM (#32661002)
Time is spent on going to a grocery store in a car too. That's also a substantial cost. With proper urban planning, it wouldn't be a PITA to shop for grocery since it will be close to you.

But it's not like you can't shop weekly with a bike too. Cargo bikes can carry more grocery than usual. Coupled with electric assist, it shouldn't be too bad.

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Re:Historical patterns and sustainability implications of wo... by throwaway0a5e on Wednesday August 31, 2022 @07:58AM (#32661039)
Oh, it's definitely possible to shop weekly, especially with a modern e-bike. I used to do it with a big backpack and a shitty walamrt bike when I lived in the city because the good (read: cheap) grocery store was inconveniently located.

I just take issue with the lunacy that adding an extra errand and the associated overhead, even if it's just a stop on your way home, doesn't have a cost.

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