By purchasing in bulk, you avoid packaging altogether, especially if you bring your own bag to the store with you. You can use your own containers at home by reusing packaging that is useful or pleasing to your eye. Many stores are now offering shoppers a choice between paper and plastic shopping bags. The best answer is to bring your own bag from home. Plastic sacks may not contain post-consumer plastic and are not manufactured in Oregon.
Many grocery stores have plastic bag recycling programs.
Bring a sack from home for your produce, bulk, and carry out needs. Look for packaging that is reusable or refillable. Some items have packaging that has been minimized in size. Concentrates and bulk items are excellent examples of source reduction. Evaluate the packaging of the item.