Packaging accounts for nearly a third of municipal solid waste in the United States, according to the U.S. EPA. Reduce your impact by:
Carry your own reusable bag, water bottle, coffee cup, straw and utensils.
Buy in bulk. This will save you money on top of reducing packaging waste.
Buy loose products, such as fruits and vegetables, instead of pre-packaged packs.
When comparing similar items from two brands, choose the one with less packaging.
Reuse packaging products, like paper and plastic bags, tins and wrapping paper whenever possible.
Prevent Edible Food Waste
The average family of 4 throws away $1,600 worth of food annually. Visit StopFoodWaste.org and learn to make small shifts in your lifestyle that will save you money and keep the valuable resources used to produce and distribute food from going to waste.