03/28/12

Do you know the cheapest time to stock up on organic fruits and vegetables at the supermarket? Wednesday night. Supermarket circulars come out on Tuesdays, advertising sales that start Wednesday. At night, supermarket managers take inventory of perishables and mark down items that are overstocked. Combine the weekly sale with the markdowns, and you have a chance to score organic bargains every Wednesday night.

03/27/12

If buying large electronics or beauty products at the store frustrates you because they come in layers of excess packaging, do what the bloggers behind thezerowastehome.com do: Leave the packaging behind at the store. Many stores recycle plastic and paper, so they'll add your packaging to their recycling system. And if the store refuses, the message will be heard loud and clear that customers are refusing packaging material.

03/26/12

Warehouse clubs can be a great place to buy organic produce at bulk prices. But if the thought of eating 10 pounds of fresh carrots seems daunting, think about creating a mini co-op with your neighbors: Divide up the fresh produce, and share in the savings. Buy seasonal organic fruits and vegetables -- think berries and leafy greens. It is a simple way to eat healthier while saving money.