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Lighter, stronger, safer – Plastics Make it Possible! Today’s smart packaging solutions help us to do more with less. Whether it’s the latest gadget, your favorite beauty product, that must-have appliance or what you’re eating for lunch, plastic packaging keeps your purchases safe until you’re ready to use them. While packaging has gotten lighter over the decades, the innovations have continued to emerge, making all of our lives easier. Many advancements in packaging help to keep food fresher longer, helping to reduce waste and allowing our grocery dollars to go farther. Efficiencies in packaging also have helped conserve resources, making plastic packaging a smart solution.
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Read More[Video Feature] Wrapping Your Holiday Leftovers
Submitted on Nov 30, 2009
Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg reminds us to wrap holiday leftovers tightly for freezing or refrigeration to conserve space, retain freshness, and prevent freezer burn.
Category: Smart Packaging
[Video Feature] How Quickly Should You Store Holiday Leftovers?
Submitted on Nov 30, 2009
Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg tells us that to lock-in the most freshness in our leftovers, to freeze or refrigerate them within two hours of cooking.
Category: Smart Packaging
[Video Feature] Holly Clegg Demonstrates the Best Ways to Package Holiday Leftovers for Freezing
Submitted on Nov 30, 2009
Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg shares her tips on how to package leftovers for freezing to get the most out of your holiday meals.
Category: Smart Packaging
[Video Feature] What Kind of Container Should You Use for Holiday Leftovers? Holly Clegg Has Answers!
Submitted on Nov 30, 2009
Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg tells us that for best results, we should store holiday leftovers in packaging less than two inches deep, for quick, thorough freezing.
Category: Smart Packaging
Plastic Pallets Company Thriving
Submitted on Nov 18, 2009
Avoiding the recession, this plastic pallets company is thriving by selling cost effective, and high strength plastic pallets.
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Holly Clegg’s Turkey Lasagna and Holiday Leftover Tips
Submitted on Nov 14, 2009
[Video Feature] Author and television host Holly Clegg shares her recipe for a delicious holiday turkey lasagna. She also talks about how to save the most time and money this holiday season by making the most of your leftovers, and the right way to store and freeze them with innovative plastics.
Category: Smart Packaging
Top Ten Tips on Packaging Your Leftovers
Submitted on Nov 9, 2009
According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 99 percent of all holiday meals generate leftovers. Wrapping food properly in air-tight plastic containers can extend the life of your favorite holiday dishes. Follow these simple food packaging and storage tips to make the most of your holiday leftovers. • To prolong freshness, contain and stor [...]
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Chicken Tortilla and Taco Soups from Holly Clegg — A Great Way to Spice Up Thanksgiving Leftovers
Submitted on Nov 9, 2009
Chicken Tortilla Soup Try this short-cut version of one of our favorites—pick up rotisserie chicken for time saver. Serve with tortilla strips, chopped avocado, and shredded reduced fat Mexican blend cheese, if desired. Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch slices 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic [...]
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The Nose Knows: Most Americans Rely on “Sniff Test”
Submitted on Nov 9, 2009
[News Release] Plastics Makes it PossibleSM Unveils Surprising Information About American’s Food Storage Habits ARLINGTON, VA (November 9, 2009) Have you ever smelled food in your refrigerator to check if it’s still good before eating? While it’s not very scientific, it’s something that 90 percent of Americans do. And, if you& [...]
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Quick Lasagna from Holly Clegg — A Safe-Food Option For Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Submitted on Nov 3, 2009
Ever wondered what you’ll do with all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey? With the proper plastic storage, you can keep the turkey fresh and safe to eat for quite a while. Holly Clegg, author of Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC™ FREEZER FRIENDLY MEALS, offers the recipe below to help you make the most of your holiday cooking. Quick Lasagna T [...]
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