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 ...

Instead of tossing those plastic containers that fruit comes in directly into the recycle bin, try repurposing them in creative ways around the kitchen.

Fruit is an essential part of many diets, and is such a versatile ingredient. Plump, juicy strawberries can be eaten all on their own or diced and mixed into yogurt bowls. Blueberries pair well in ...

The next time you're coming back from weekly grocery trips with plastic fruit containers, upcycle them into decor, indoor gardening tools, and more.

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Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, especially as questions about microplastics continue to grow. Reusing plastic ...