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Reusing Food Containers

January 8, 2010

Reusing Food ContainersI was thinking of posting this tip, when another reader asked the very question, so here goes: Save the containers that grocery and consumable items come in and repurpose them!

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Here are a few examples:

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When you wash a lidded container, even though you dry it, before you store it, place a paper towel in it, then close the lid. This will absorb excess moisture until you are ready to use it,and will also prevent rust on metal canning jar lids stored on their jars.

By Gloria Hayes from Darien, GA

 
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June 6, 2011

Any time if my mother would buy sherbet ice cream, she would usually keep the containers to clean out first and use the containers for anything.

 
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October 21, 2011

I have a habit of re-using containers from food and drink items. This morning my visiting son yelled to me that the coffee creamer had gone bad. I knew immediately what had happened.

 
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April 3, 2018

I poured a can of pineapple into a plastic tub and realized I didn't have a lid. Then I went to get one with a lid, and found out it didn't have one either.

One small plastic container upended inside another.

February 9, 2010

Save your plastic containers from store bought items to reuse at home. My husband uses butter bowls to take soups, spaghetti, etc.

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to work. Then throws the bowl away and has nothing to keep up with.

Reuse Food Containers for Packed Lunches

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March 9, 2006

I like to recycle things and I have found that the containers for coffee creamers are great for elbow macaroni.

 
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February 20, 2019

My favorite use out of these containers are when I share food with family or friends. Instead of putting the food to transport in a Tupperware and collecting the Tupperware back, this works better because my family/friend does not have to give these containers back.

Two recycled food containers with leftover soup stored inside.


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January 17, 2019

Years ago, liquid laundry detergents came out with the wonderful cap. You all know the one; it's not only a measuring device but it fits inside and doesn't allow a drip on the outside.

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One of the best things around.

A Soda Stream container repurposed into a container for laundry soap.

October 14, 2011

I use margarine and cottage cheese containers for storing food in the fridge. To ID which one is actually the margarine or cottage cheese, I put a rubber band around that one. It not only IDs it, but helps to grip the container especially if you have small children.

 
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August 18, 2008

If you have a sleeve of crackers that you want to transport whole, slip them in a Pringles or Stax can.

 
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September 26, 2018

I used a 35.3 oz. Nestle Coffee-mate container to apply water proofing sealer to our deck. The container is comfortable to hold and it made the job much easier.

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After I finished, I put it in the trash.

An easy to hold Coffee-mate plastic container with paint inside.

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December 23, 2012

What can plastic frosting containers be used for?

By Judy

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December 24, 20120 found this helpful

I use them to give my cat a bit of tuna. I don't like to mix it in his dry cat food and I pick it up as soon as he's done.

 
January 27, 20210 found this helpful

One use is for small amounts of leftovers. Carry a serving of soup or pasta or breakable treats like chips, crackers, or cookies in your school/work lunch.
Since they stack well, fill with beads or other craft supplies.
Give small food gifts such as fudge squares or cookies in them.

 
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