Freezing fruits and vegetables is an easy to way to extend their life and avoid food waste when you can't get through a bunch of produce. But there are some fruits and veggies you should never freeze. Celery, for example, can turn limp and take on an obnoxious odor. Cucumbers also change from crunchy and fresh to limp and stale when frozen; consider pickling them instead. And potatoes are a no-go, too: When you reheat frozen potatoes, the water separates from the natural starches and makes your au gratin very watery.

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When we're all looking for ways to cut back on our carbon footprint, one idea might be to cut out tropical fruits. After all, fruits like mangoes, pineapples and coconuts come from faraway places. But there's no need to quit these fruits quite yet. Yes, they do come from other countries, but buying tropical fruits also means supporting farmers in regions that are adapting to climate change. And since trees absorb carbon emissions, these fruit trees can also help to combat global warming.

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You might wonder if the free weights that are gathering dust in your basement gym are recyclable. Yes, hand weights are recyclable. Most free weights are made entirely from iron, often with steel handles covered in rubber. These minimal materials make them ideal for recycling and can get you around 50 cents per pound at the scrap metal recycling facility. But there is a huge resale market for free weights, so post them for sale and they may find a new home that way.

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