Using a 1 quart plastic food container to pan for gold. more »

I like to recycle reusable items that some people normally throw away. It saves me money as well as helps the environment. There are plenty of uses for plastic food containers, ans here are some of my favorites. more »

This article will give you some tips on reusing plastic food containers. This will not only save you money, but your recycling helps the earth as well! more »

Plastic food containers are lightweight, durable, often transparent and cheap. Although the Food and Drug Administration assures us that it carefully approves only materials that are "safe for their intended use," there are serious concerns among consumers about using some approved plastics in your kitchen. more »

Plastic has become a daily part of life. You dispose of garbage in plastic bags, buy children plastic toys, drink out of plastic mugs and store food in plastic containers. Because plastic containers are made from polypropylene, they are porous. Food odors can stay in the plastic if the food is stored for a long period of time. If you hate the idea of throwing out the containers when they get smelly, there are ways to clean them and eliminate the smell. Ideal cleaning agents are right in your kitchen, so look around you and you will find what you need to deodorize smelly plastic food containers. more »

Plastic lids come on cans of pet food, drink mix, nuts, cake frosting and baby formula. When you toss the can, keep the lid and recycle it. The same goes for the stray lids from plastic food containers. Those lids can stand in as a fix to any number of common household problems. more »

Flower arrangements add color and texture to any room in your home or office. You can put flowers into a wide assortment of things available in your home, from vases to mugs, drinking glasses, baskets and even plastic food containers. Retailers from thrift stores to dollar stores and high-end department stores offer nearly limitless options. The type of container you need will depend on the arrangement you're making. more »

How you can re-use plastic food containers that food and snacks come in, shoeboxes, papertowel/toliet paper rolls, glass jars. Don't throw out these containers. You can re-use these plastic containers for many uses in your home and office. more »

BPA, also known as Bisphenol A, is found in many plastic food containers and bottles. BPA can leach into foods and drinks and cause health problems in humans. While many believe that BPA is not toxic, studies have shown that even in low doses, BPA can disrupt the endocrine systems and can lead to obesity, breast cancer, reproductive issues, and lead to hyperactivity. Ninety-five percent of Americans are believed to have BPA in their urine. more »