Tuesday October 6, 2009FIGHT over-packaging – and the garbage glut – with these steps: > Precycle. Choose the product with the least (or most environmentally friendly) packaging. If it is over-packaged, don't buy it. > Avoid food wrapped in individual serving sizes such as cheese slices, biscuits, juices, chocolates, non-dairy creamer and three-in-one drink sachets. > Tell companies what you think. Write to the Customer Services Department and explain why you're not buying that product. Feedback from customers can facilitate change. > Buy in larger sizes. A 1-litre carton of juice will give you the same amount as five 200ml cartons, but less packaging waste. > Shop at the pasar – armed with your reusable tote and containers, of course. Produce sold at the market are not cling-wrapped or packed in polystyrene. > Buy products with reusable or recycled packaging. > Recycle your packaging. There will always be packaging. So make sure you drop the stuff into your recycling bin. Related Stories:
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This article was taken from: The Star Online: Lifestyle: Focus 6 October 2009
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