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The Unpackaged Grocery Store in London

Sure I buy in bulk, but that accounts for maybe 3% of my groceries. But BYOC ("Bring Your Own Container") is the theme at Unpackaged, a London grocer offering many of their goods without packaging, ...

Plastic Packaging Is Good for the Earth?

What if someone told you that plastic packaging was actually GOOD for the earth? In opposition to the environmentalists who are trying so hard to live packaging-free (See How to Live Packaging-Free)...

How To Live Packaging-Free
Home Hacks

Eliminating, or even reducing, the amount of packing in our lives is an ongoing process. It isn't usually something that can be done overnight, but with conscientious shopping and a DIY spirit, ther...

How To Buy and Store Bulk Foods
Home Hacks

Looking for a way to significantly reduce packaging waste? A visit to your local bulk bin offers this, plus the opportunity to save money, to buy only what you need, and to try new foods with minima...

Hot Tip: Go Green With Shipping Materials
Earth911.org

It’s inevitable that you’ll need to ship a gift to a loved one, and now is the time to get on it to make sure your items arrive in time for the holidays. Don’t forget that using green packagin...

Flickr Find: Reusing Wii Packaging

Is the Nintendo Wii on your holiday shopping (or wish) list? If so, take a look at what Flickr member Balakov did with the packaging. Perfect for the gaming aficionado—or maybe as a good-natured gif...

100% Recycled Shoebox by Newton Running
Plus Socks as Packaging!

I loved Jonathan's shoebox surprise (mostly because I owned the same shoes, had kept the box as an organizer in my closet, but hadn't yet discovered the surprise). This shoe box from Newton Running is...

Future of Milk Packaging: Milk Pouch + JUGIT Container

We've seen the square milk jugs which are supposed to improve delivery efficiency but they will still fill up your recycling bin. Dayless Organic Milk comes in a calcium carbonate bag and sounds delig...

How To... Use Less Packaging

With my brother heading off for the Peace Corps, we're going to be sending more packages in the mail than usual over the next 27 months. We're going to do our best to keep the packaging in check, with...

Help Remedies

Just the other day, a friend was giving us a super hard time about our lack of preparedness. Seriously. We live in the Bay Area (i.e., earthquake central) and we don't even own a first aid kit. We'r...

Look!: New Packaging for Method Hand Soap Refills

We've always loved Method Hand Soap, and we know many ATers do too. Shopping at Target, we noticed the new packaging for Method Hand Soap Refills is a soft-sided, squishy pouch. According to Method, t...