Remove all twist ties and receipts. Some dry cleaners will take back plastic clothing bags for recycling. Look for alternatives to plastic packaging. Avoid over-packaged products. Look for opportunities to re-fill containers.
Schools can often reuse containers as well.
Steep Hill Food Co-op will accept stryofoam egg cartons and clean plastic shopping bags for reuse. Body Shop will recycle its own containers. Buy in larger containers when practical. Glass containers can be used to store many foods and other household items. Some glass containers can be reused to preserve jams, jellies and pickles.