And since we were on the Real Simple site, we decided to take a look around. And look what we came up with - 8 Ways To Cut Waste When Grocery Shopping. Now talk about something that is true to the Greenthinkers heart.

Here they are…

1. Skip single-serving items, which require more packaging per unit. Overpackaged offenders include frozen foods and lunch and snack items.

2. Purchase juice concentrates.

3. Avoid disposable goods, including razors, lighters, and plastic plates.

4. Use your own canvas or string bags at the grocery store. If you do use plastic, return it to the store for recycling.

5. Use produce bags only for moist or small, loose items, such as lettuce.

6. When possible, purchase goods in cans or glass instead of plastic containers. Glass can be recycled indefinitely.

7. Look for multipurpose cleaners instead of buying one for each kind of surface.

8. Purchase products that have themselves been made from recycled materials.

Thanks Real Simple!