Try making a conscious effort to purchase products with minimal packaging or that come in packaging made of eco-friendly materials. (petsmagazine.com.sg)
For example, if the product were made of mostly recycled materials, used minimal packaging and could be easily recycled, it would get a green dot. (scientificamerican.com)
I buy directly from farmers, sourcing the freshest organic seasonal vegetables and fruits, grains, occasional meats and cheese, with minimal packaging. (treehugger.com)