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Storing leftovers in see-through glass containers prevents them from being forgotten.

12/12/2019

Once you take the step of reducing food waste by saving your leftovers to eat later, that food need to actually be eaten before it goes bad. Storing them in glass containers allows to you see what is in your fridge so those leftovers are not forgotten. Treehugger writer Katherine Marinko sums it up well: "The best way to avoid this is to store food in glass containers, or Mason jars. That way, if you see it every time you open the fridge, you'll remember to use it."*

*Katherine Martinko, updated November 16, 2022, "7 Ways to Eat More Leftovers. https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/learn-love-your-leftovers.html

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Hot leftovers are much more appealing than cold ones, so buy a thermos.

12/5/2019

Leftovers are your allies in the fight against food waste and time management. Nothing beats a great meal made from leftovers. It takes almost no effort, costs nothing, declutters the fridge, and diverts precious food from going to waste. It's a win-win situation all around. For lunch at school or work, "hot leftovers are much more appealing than cold ones, which is why a thermos is a smart investment that will pay for itself in recouped lunch costs within days."*

*Katherine Martinko, updated November 16, 2022, "7 Ways to Eat More Leftovers. https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/learn-love-your-leftovers.html

Photo by Susan O'Donnell

Storing leftovers in see-through glass containers prevents them from being forgotten.

Hot leftovers are much more appealing than cold ones, so buy a thermos.

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