Zero-waste grocery plateau: sourcing package-free staples and meds

[KennethW]

I've been gradually adopting a zero waste lifestyle for about a year, focusing first on the kitchen and bathroom, but I've hit a frustrating plateau with grocery shopping. Even at my local farmers market, so much produce comes in plastic containers or with those little stickers, and bulk bins often require using new plastic bags. For those further along in this journey, what are your practical strategies for sourcing package-free staples like grains, legumes, and cleaning products without spending a fortune or driving all over town? How do you handle situations like prescription medications or necessary items that simply aren't available without plastic packaging, and have you found a reasonable balance that avoids the guilt of not being perfectly zero waste?