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 Reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging
- When choosing between two similar products select the
one with the least unnecessary packaging.
- Recognize
and support store managers when they stock products
with no packaging or reduced packaging
- Let clerks know when it's not necessary to wrap
or bag a purchase.
- It
is important to choose food servings that are appropriate
to your needs. One alternative to single food servings is
to choose the next largest serving and store any leftovers
in a reusable container.
- Encourage customers to bring bags when shopping.
- Consider large or economy-size items for household
products that are used frequently, such as laundry
soap, etc. These sizes usually have less packaging
per unit of product. For food items, choose the largest
size that can be used before spoiling.
- Consider whether concentrated products are appropriate
for your needs. They often require less packaging
and less energy to transport and to store saving money
as well as natural resources.
- Whenever possible, select grocery, hardware, and
household items that are available in bulk. Bulk merchandise
may also be shared with friends or neighbours.
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