People have choices and can reduce the volume of garbage they generate by making thoughtful choices when they buy products. Provide your own reusable grocery bags, use both sides of paper, purchase products with reduced packaging when safe to do so, buy products in recyclable packaging, buy products made from post-consumer wastes, repair existing items if the repairs are more environmentally-sound, or do not purchase the product if the item is not needed. Use non-toxic substances when possible.