Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, ...

Do you have some plastic fruit containers just lying around? Don't throw them out quite yet! Here are four creative ways that ...

Five things to consider when it comes to reusing or replacing food storage containers. Experts share their best tips.

If your house is anything like mine, you’ve got a kitchen cabinet filled to the brim—no, overflowing—with plastic food containers. Maybe some are ones you’ve bought expressly for the purpose of ...

From plastic tubs to aluminum cans, there's no shortage of practical ways to reuse these containers around the house.

Cathy Chaplin is a former senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. I beamed with pride when a server at an old-school ...

The 4-ounce plastic containers from jello, pudding and applesauce are great to use as measuring cups. I keep canisters full of flour, sugar, cornmeal and coffee. They work well in an oatmeal carton ...

It's become part of just about everything we use every single day. You know what I'm talking about. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE GRADUATE") WALTER BROOKE: (As Mr. McGuire) Just one word. DUSTIN HOFFMAN: ...

Keeping your kitchen sponges off the countertop and dry is key to keeping them clean and hygienic. You need a holder, but ...

You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water and then rinsing and air-drying. There are many great alternatives to ...

Yes! According to Ziploc, its plastic bags are made with materials strong enough to be reused several times. Ziploc brand ...