Can You Precycle?

Precycling, which is either buying products in bulk or in recycled or environmentally-friendly containers, has eluded me. I am looking at my recycle bin on the curb (well, we don't really have curbs), and ponder how I can eliminate any one type of container by buying differently.

We don't buy water at the store. If we buy large quantities, it just means a larger box. We just need to badger manufacturers to offer better packages, especially those plastic blisters than can only be opened by a locksmith with a chainsaw.

My preference would be to buy refurbished things that have packaging dealt with only once, either by me or the previous owner. But that doesn't address food containers. Could I ever confine myself to the farmer's market, and use my own bags? Yea, right.