Ask the question, "Is there is any way at all to re-use this?"

I have found many uses for un-recyclable plastic food containers, sandwich bags and the like. If I don't think of a use for it right away, usually in time something will come up.

When discarding food packaging whether recyclable or not ask yourself, "What can I buy next time that has less material or is less wasteful?"

I am finding that eating more raw food, buying in bulk, and making foods from scratch uses alot less packaging material and therefore better for the planet.