Buying groceries with less packaging is some more and more consumers are becoming aware of and concerned about.  The growing trend while still in stages of infancy across overall group of American consumers is gradually becoming something companies and manufacturer are recognizing.  Within the green community packaging has always been something seen as excessive and often unnecessary and we've seen many green brands undergo design changes for their product packaging.

Enviromom, a blog run by two mothers focused on living a greener lifestyle with their children in the Portland area, ran a detailed piece on packaging issues consumers face at grocery stores across the country.  The post which rant late last week provides an in depth look into issues more and more consumers are starting to pay attention to related to packaging. 

In addition to touching on many of the current issues in consumer packaging Enviromom provides a series of useful suggestions and observations to reduce or eliminate excessive packaging.

An except on packaging and convenience.

"Let's talk about convenience. No wait. Let's stop thinking about convenience when shopping. If something is being marketed as convenient, it's probably not good for you or the environment. I really doubt that the mom who packs a Lunchable and a juice box for her kid really has a less stressful day than mine. I usually make a sandwich, fruit, yogurt and water bottle for my kids. It doesn't take that much time to pack or wash the durable containers. I will not kid you. There are not many ways to RECYCLE or REUSE a Lunchable plastic tray."