You may be ready to throw out those plastic lids, but they actually have the perfect depth and shape for this ingenious decor ...

If you're into healthy eating, you probably buy fruits and berries often. While these healthy snacks are great, they also bring along a problem that's difficult to avoid: plastic containers. These ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reusing takeout containers can help reduce waste and save money, but it’s important to do so safely. Most takeout containers are ...

I make an effort to reuse or repurpose plastic containers whenever I can. Not only is it better for the planet, but it’s an easy way to build up a collection of free reusable containers! Related: ...

Dear Heloise: Two of your letters in a recent column addressed recycling plastic. Please consider reusing it as well. Small cup-sized plastic containers (such as yogurt containers) can be tub or pool ...

We’ve all been there—holding onto those plastic takeout containers or food storage bins, thinking, “How much longer can I use this?” The truth is, there’s no set expiration date on these containers, ...

Dear Heloise: Since I live alone and don’t have to cook much, I eat a lot of frozen (healthy) meals. I save the plastic containers after I clean them and use them as various storage containers in my ...

Container gardening has been having a moment, and thrifty foodies can assemble a totally recycled container garden from plastic fruit containers, extra glass jars, or even old muffin tins and ...

Transforming your kitchen with recycled containers is an eco-friendly and budget-friendly way to spruce up your space ...