We are familiar with the idea that reusing or recycling the bags, boxes, and bottles from our shopping can help the environment.__31__ , is there a more eco-friendly way of doing things? Yes, and it is precycling. Precycling is the practice of avoiding waste before it’s created. Before buying something, we should check how much packaging is included. We can also check if that packaging is made from recycled__32__ , or if the product needs packaging at all.

       The packaging-free store is one concrete example of precycling. Rather than__33__ single-use packaging, these stores ask customers to bring their own reusable bags and containers when they shop there. Unpackaged.U is one such store, which sells cleaning products, dried fruits, honey, fair-trade spices, and organic food. The products there are sold__34__ weight and most have no packaging. The concept is not only ecological but also economical. This is because customers buy only as much as they need __35__ packages with set amounts. It appears that by supporting precycling, we can save both our money and our Earth.