Bulk Buying

Some items, such as tea, some seasonings and rice can be found in bulk packages in Asian food stores at a lower price than the smaller packaging. It saves green two ways, it costs less and there is less wated packaging to handle.

Health food stores have much the same deal. You buy items such as beans, nuts, grains, herbs, spices and other items in bulk. You choose how much you want here and put it in a simple paper or plastic bag. Some places let you bring your own containers for things like water and honey.