1. Do I really need this product? Can I use something I already have?
2. Is this a "throwaway" item that is designed to be used once or twice and then thrown away?
3. Does this product have more packaging than it really needs?
4. Was this product's container or packaging make with recycled materials?
5. Is this product's container or packaging made from material that I can easily recycle/
6. Do I really need a shopping bag to carry home the items I'm Purchasing? If so, will I be more likely to recycle or reuse a plastic shopping bag or a paper one?
Answering these questions wisely will result in a person producing less waste that will end up in a landfill.