
Living in Madison, WI, we were spoiled by the impressive bulk section at the Willy Street Co-op. Not only could we refill our snack, grain, flour, and nut containers, but also our oils, liquid soaps, and various condiments. Because of this, we reduced our trips to the recycling bin to once every two months, and our trips to the trash bin to every 3-5 months. No joke. Think of all the stuff you throw away and I'll bet that packaging makes up the vast majority of it. But do we really need all those containers? Some grocery stores are saying no, and leaving you little choice in the matter. Read