Choose greener product packaging

Many products come packaged. It can be a huge waste on resources and contributes to our growing landfills. However, it’s easy to make smarter product and packaging choices. Following are some tips…

Buy products that come sans packaging. For example does a Frisbee need a package? Do you need to buy tomatoes that come in a box wrapped in plastic, when a bin of non-wrapped tomatoes sit nearby? No not really. Buy the package free variety of items whenever possible.

Buy stuff in reusable packaging. For example a soy candle in a reusable glass jar or soap in a tin. Just make sure if you buy products in reusable containers that there’s not a package free version first.

Buy items in recycled and recyclable packaging. Make sure that when you buy food, cosmetics, or other products that they come in packaging that’s recycled and packaging that can be readily recycled again. Look for recycling logos on the packaging and know the recycling policies in your city.

Take your own packaging. You can buy tons of food in bulk and cleaners, soaps, shampoos, and conditioners in bulk as well – check your local natural food store. This way you can take your own reusable bulk bags, refillable containers, and so on vs. buying packaged goods.

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