<span>"...that they will first ask the parents of these mortals, whether they would not at this day think it a great happiness to have been sold for food at a year old, " I think this line suggests irony that those who are deeply in debt and very poverty stricken should consider selling their kids for food ie this suggestion is unexpected and surprising and shocking and probably deliberately tongue in cheek.</span>
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Use reusable grocery bags, and not just for groceries.
Purchase wisely and recycle.
Compost it!
Avoid single-use food and drink containers and utensils.
Buy secondhand items and donate used goods.
Shop local farmers markets and buy in bulk to reduce packaging.
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hope this helps some :)