most recent 30 from http://www.stopthesearch.com 2010-09-10T20:38:32Z http://www.stopthesearch.com/feeds/question/100 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/100/tip-buy-products-with-minimal-packaging Jeff 2009-10-21T02:42:23Z 2009-12-04T15:04:35Z

<p>Try to buy products with minimal packaging - not only will you be producing less waste but you'll be encouraging companies to package their products with less waste as well.</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/100/tip-buy-products-with-minimal-packaging/133#133 Carolyn 2009-12-04T14:02:09Z 2009-12-04T14:02:09Z

<p>If you are buying fresh ingredients, try to avoid packaging entirely by taking re-sealable boxes or re-usable bags to the shops. </p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/100/tip-buy-products-with-minimal-packaging/134#134 Cornish Ninja 2009-12-04T15:04:35Z 2009-12-04T15:04:35Z

<p>This is excellent advice where food or fresh produce is concerned as often you will find an unpackaged alternative available most shops. </p> <p>However, it is also worth checking the 'food mileage' as some products will have travelled further than others. One example of this that I saw earlier in the year was pre-packed strawberries in a major supermarket. Despite all being packed as the same product at the same price point the shelves contained a mix of fruit from Yorkshire, Scotland and Spain. </p> <p>Once you start thinking about this you'll soon find that it transfers to a lot of products. </p>