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How sealable plastic containers help you organize your fridge and save food dollars

What’s Your Fridge Personality?

Submitted on Nov 9, 2009

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PMIP Packaging Consumer Survey Results

Submitted on Feb 17, 2010

According to a survey of 1,000 Americans, 9 out of 10 admitted they sniff food from the fridge to make sure it’s good to eat! This is just one of the findings from a survey conducted on behalf of Plastics Make it PossibleSM, an initiative sponsored by the plastics industries of the American Chemistry Council. Is [...]

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Plastics Can Help You Save Money and Reduce Food Waste

Submitted on Feb 2, 2010

In today’s cost-conscious economy, consumers are making choices to help them stretch every dollar. In the kitchen, this can mean cutting down on dining out, eating smaller portions, reusing leftovers or buying in bulk and making more of an effort to reduce food waste. Nearly two-thirds of Americans have changed their food consumption patterns [...]

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Cost-Conscious Consumers Find Ways to Make the Most of Every Meal

Submitted on Feb 2, 2010

Plastics Make it Possible(SM) Survey Reveals that in Today's Economy, Americans Are Cooking More Meals at Home and Eating More Leftovers

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Put the Freeze on Rising Produce Costs

Submitted on Jan 19, 2010

One of the most economical ways to enjoy food year round is to purchase food in bulk when it’s in season and store it in your freezer for later use. Of course, you can’t just put your food in the freezer and hope for the best – proper storage is critical.

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[Video Feature] Holiday Leftover Tip: Divide Your Meals and Freeze Separately

Submitted on Nov 30, 2009

Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg gives us great tips on how to make the most of our holiday leftovers: by dividing meals into small portions and freezing separately.

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[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.

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[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.

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[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.

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[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.

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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.

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