BUYING GROCERY ITEMS IN BULK

Packaging and containers amount to 80 million tons of waste per year in the United States

BENEFITS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

- Waste less packaging (plastic, cardstock, etc)

- Bulk products are often less processed, more local, and more fresh

BENEFITS FOR YOUR WALLET

- Pay for less packaging

- Lower prices, especially if you buy in greater quantities

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For more information on the benefits of buying in bulk and for tips on what products to buy: http://www.frontiercoop.com/learn/bulk_advantages.php