Those crinkly plastic cartons are so much more than just a single-use receptacle for storing your favorite fruit.

A user on TikTok has recently shared an easy and sustainable life hack for reusing your old plastic containers and building ...

Gardeners are the great tenders of earth, so it's really no surprise to find that many of them are reusing plastic containers as a tool to protect their garden from the cold. Reusing plastic is a ...

Finding novel ways to reuse items instead of throwing them away can help you save money and reduce waste. An expert shared a smart and easy idea for reusing drink carton tops. An account on TikTok ...

Dear Heloise: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most people could use a bit more organization in their lives, and with a recently shared hack for pet owners, you can limit your waste and boost your storage options all at once. A Reddit user on ...