One of the easiest ways to reduce your waste at the grocery store is to shop in the bulk bins! The bulk section is awesome because you can avoid unnecessary plastic packaging while buying the exact amout of what you need. Here's everything you must k...
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Bulk Shopping 101
Where to Shop Bulk
Bulk Pantry Essentials
Bulk Spices
What if there isn't bulk near me?
Bulk Shopping 101
Here's the 411 on shopping bulk - from how to and tips to the reusable containers that work great for the bulk bins.
The perfect beginner's guide!
How to Shop the Bulk Bins!
My favorite reusable bags that add no weight to the scale!
Reusable Mesh Produce Bags
For smaller things like rice, flour, etc. make sure you have bags like these with no holes in them!
Reusable Cotton Bags
For wet bulk items (honey, syrup, peanut butter) I love to used mason jars or reused jars!
Ball Wide Mouth Pint Mason Jars
Where to Shop Bulk
So now that you know how to shop the bulk bins, where should you go?? Check out these places!
Such a great resource! Lists out all the bulk options in your area :D
Where to Shop: A State-by-State Bulk Grocery Guide
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I so wish the US had Bulk Barns…
Bulk Barn Stores
If you live near a Whole Foods they typically have a bulk department!
Whole Foods Market Bulk
Bulk Pantry Essentials
Here are the bulk items that everyone should have stocked in their pantry!
It's a staple for any baking
Flour
I always have rice on hand
Thai Jasmine Rice
It's always good to have oats in your pantry
Organic Quick Rolled Oats
There are always so many snacks (salty & sweet) to choose from!!
Rice Crackers
It is usually much cheaper to buy nuts in bulk!
Raw Mixed Nuts
Love that you can build your own mix!
Build Your Own Trail Mix
There are tons of great dried fruit options as well
Mixed Fruit
Bulk Spices
You can even buy spices in bulk! This is so helpful when you only need a small amount for one recipe you are cooking. :)
A great way to get some real vanilla beans too
Vanilla Beans
Allows you to buy more than just a couple in a jar
Cinnamon Sticks
Great for those of us on plant based diets!
Gluten-Free Nutritional Yeast
What if there isn't bulk near me?
Some areas have limited (or no) bulk shopping options. Here's how you can still reduce waste in the grocery store… OR, use online bulk websites!
Use these tips instead!
How to Shop Zero Waste When You Don’t Have Access to Bulk Bins
A great online option for those without any bulk stores
