I also eat indvidual packages of things which often cost more and I have also heard they are a huge enviromental waste. I just don't have the patience to measure out 2 tablespoons of almond butter from a jar. Eating a single serve pouch is just what I prefer. And I can never finish a big bag of potato chips by myself so I am actually saving myself money and food waste by buying the single serve packages. Same with mac and cheese cups and single serve cereal cups. My mom thinks its a waste of money not to buy the big boxes of cereal.