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Put a Lid On It

See how easy it is to help reduce food waste and its negative impact on the environment—not to mention our wallets. Plastics can help keep a variety of healthy foods fresher longer so they don't go to waste.

Watch how Laura in the Kitchen reduces waste by using plastics while making delicious dishes.

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