Worker injury, defective or ineffective packaging materials and contamination or waste can lead to loss of product. Growers can address the above issues using bulk packaging materials. It is much ...

Our study also shows the ambivalence of the so-called “environmental function” of bulk shopping – the initial idea being that bulk should reduce the amount of waste generated by packaging.

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Some foods are much cheaper in the bulk aisle, but a handful — like nuts and seeds — are more expensive. But regardless of cost, bulk purchases reduce the use of packaging.

You can also buy in bulk to reduce the amount of packaging you use or buy used items, which don’t typically have any packaging at all. Of course, if you can opt for a reusable item, that’s always the ...

Meat and poultry. You can buy meat in bulk and pack it into smaller amounts to freeze. If you constantly store frozen meat at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below, it can last indefinitely, though the ...

Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Uncover, and continue to simmer 15 minutes. Carefully puree soup with a hand-held immersion blender or in batches in a food processor until ...

Buying food in bulk can seem like a hassle – but it's not only better for the planet, it'll save you a lot of money too. You could call it a moment of awakening. I stood in aisle 12 at my Los ...

Buying in bulk can work for both large families and smaller households, saving money, trips to the store and packaging waste. Here's how to do it.