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Got leftovers? While we're not sure whether or not plastic food containers are safe to store food in (some believe they leach toxins into food, especially when heating the food in the microwave), why take a chance? Good old-fashioned glass containers can store leftovers and be used in either an oven or microwave for reheating and will not stain or take on odors from spicy foods.

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Boxed wines used to get snubbed by true vino lovers, but the eco tide seems to be turning. Well-respected winemakers are turning to Terra Pax packaging because it uses less energy to make than traditional glass bottles and weighs significantly less, giving the consumers more wine for their dollar. The best part? Boxed wines can easily be resealed, extending the shelf life of an opened "box" far longer than an uncorked glass bottle.

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Stop overdosing your washing machine! We often think that adding extra laundry detergent is better than adding less. But with formulas becoming much more concentrated and machines more efficient, it means excess detergent can linger on our clothes. Ironically, that film of detergent on the clothes can actually attract dirt, making your clean clothes dirtier more quickly. When in doubt, use a bit less.