On weekends, Ballard Market in Seattle refills its bulk spice containers twice a day. Coffee sometimes runs out in 10 minutes. Shopping in the bulk section can be a powerful way to minimize packaging ...

Don’t throw out that empty glass pickle jar. Use it to store dry beans, lentils or coffee. When the brown sugar is gone, save the bag because it makes a fine container for walnuts or pecans. And when ...

Whether you display them on your countertops or keep them stashed in a pantry or drawer, spice jars can help keep herbs, spices, and other dry ingredients fresh while providing a clean, uniform look.

Want to go green? If you're looking for ways to reduce the packaging your family sends to landfills, a great place to start is your grocery's bulk food aisle. If you've skipped this aisle because you ...

It’s no secret that pennywise and environmentally friendly shoppers are regular buyers of bulk foods. But it wasn’t until my affair with better-for-you baking ingredients that I learned just how ...