Choose bulk over pre-packaged food

fruitHave you ever opened a product and wondered why there is such significant waste in the packaging? Your purchasing decisions can impact the way companies package food. Make the right choices:

  • By meat, fish, cheese from the deli counter rather than prepackaged.
  • Avoid those ready meals and foods that are excessively packaged.
  • Buy loose fruit and vegetables or purchase your fruits and vegetables from your local farm market.
  • Purchase foods in larger quantities and separate when you get home into smaller reusable containers.
  • Remember to bring your reusable bags with you when you go to the grocery store.