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1. A genius "Bread Buddy" dispenser so you can save yourself from throwing out stale bread with a sleek container that not only locks in freshness, but also protects your loaf from getting squished in the pantry.
Promising review: "The Buddeez Sandwich Bread Dispenser is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and I don't quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer, that would keep the bread from getting crushed from the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!" —DRMcQuaig
Get it from Amazon for $12.30+ (also available in red).
2. These produce-saver containers save you money (and unnecessary trips to the grocery store) by keeping produce fresher for longer with ~mystical~ ventilation technology.
These containers help keep your produce fresh by keeping moisture away. And they're designed with a special vent filter, which you never have to replace, to regulate the carbon dioxide and oxygen flow to your produce.
Natalie Brown, an editor here at BuzzFeed, actually tried these containers for herself, and, well, you just gotta read her full Rubbermaid FreshWorks container review.
Promising review: "These are great. My vegetables stay fresh so much longer. No more throwing away food and wasting money." —Cindys27
Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $13.49.
3. Or a money-saving Bluapple freshness ball for extending the life of fruits and vegetables by just existing in proximity to your produce.
Just refill the Bluapple with a new packet every three months. Refill kits available.
Promising review: "These do seem to work, extending the life of my fruits and vegetables up to a week longer. Change the packet inside on schedule. I shake them occasionally and make sure that no produce is covering the top holes. I bought more for family/friends when I told them about it. No food is more expensive than that which you throw away (thanks, Mom)." —ttmadison
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.99.
4. A stainless-steel pasta measuring tool because how many times have you mistakenly cooked way more noodles than you could possibly eat in one sitting? This makes it easy to portion out just the right amount, so there's no leftover spaghetti slowly spoiling in your fridge.
Promising review: "It works great! Sizing is just right. No more wasted noodles." —RegularFella
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
5. A set of herb saver pods that preserve and protect fresh herbs from becoming a squished, browning mess in the back of your fridge for up to three weeks! The pods store well in the fridge door and simply need to be refreshed with water in the attached reservoir every three to five days.
Prepara is a small business creating high-quality food prep tools that are supremely functional to help you enjoy your time in the kitchen.
Promising review: "This really works so great. I keep my mint leaves in here and it really does keep them fresh for about three weeks. Just switch out the water every 3–4 days. Everyone is so intrigued when they see this in my fridge. You should definitely purchase this." —Shaney
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $33.38 (also available individually).
6. A set of reusable soda can covers if it pains you to dump half-full drinks or letting fizzy drinks go flat. These covers create an airtight seal so you can prevent flies, bees, and other sugar-hunting fiends from flying into your drink when you're sitting outside.
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised with this purchase! I originally purchased because I am afraid of bees getting into my soda can while I’m outside. I didn’t know that it would also keep my soda airtight and leakproof — such an awesome bonus! I love that it came in a six-pack. I keep one in my purse for on the go!" —Carley Lesinski
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $12.50.
7. A pack of Shark Tank-approved miniature spatulas so you can make your money go farther by scooping every 👏 last 👏 drop 👏 out of your condiment bottles.
Spatty is a woman-owned small business founded by Cheryl Rigdon. She dreamed up the invention in response to frustration over not being able to get every last ounce of product out of her purchases, and then landed a deal with the Sharks on Shark Tank.
The set comes with one spatula with a 6-inch handle, and another with a 12-inch handle.
Promising review: "I love being able to scrape every last bit out of any food container. So far, I've only used the larger of the two. It's the perfect size for any narrow mouthed jar. I'm sure I've already recouped the money it cost to buy it by not wasting the remaining mayo in the squeeze bottle." —msjulia
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99.
8. A set of silicone food savers to help preserve your produce when the recipe only calls for half an onion. Now you can easily save the other half without wasting plastic wrap only to have it get all weird and hard in your fridge, anyway.
Food Huggers is a woman-owned small biz founded by two friends trying to cut down on both food and plastic waste in the kitchen.
Promising review: "This product is very easy to clean and I was surprised that it actually worked on a cut tomato! I was afraid that it would squish the tomato since the product is rather thick, but it worked beautifully. I will be using the other sizes as they are needed, but one thing I do really like is that storage for these 'keepers' takes so little room in my cabinets!" —DHW698
Get a five-piece set from Amazon for $16.99 (available in five color combos).
9. Plus, a reusable avocado saver because you rarely use the whole thing in one go and storing these fickle fruits without nearly instant browning is a shockingly tall task. This stretch pod is the solution, and is safe to toss in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
Promising review: "This avocado storage container is wonderful! I eat avocado toast every morning for breakfast but only need half at a time. This container helps keep the other half of my avocado perfect for tomorrow's breakfast. It is also extremely easy to clean as I just throw it through the dishwasher. I couldn't live without this product!" —Melissa Biver
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
10. And the revolutionary Guac-Lock if you're tired of the disappointment that comes when you grab some chips only to realize the guac you enjoyed just two days before has already turned that ~appetizing~ shade of brown.
Promising review: "Rarely do I buy something that delivers 100% of what they claim it will. I'm happy to report that this completely lived up to my expectations. Truth be told, it works even better than I expected it to. I made a batch of guac a week ago. Two or three times during the week, I unlocked it, dipped a chip or two and then re-locked it. After a week, the guacamole is as fresh as if I made it this morning. I typically make a batch of guac each week and use it as a snack or as a spread on sandwiches. I also typically throw out one-third of the batch because it spoils before we can eat it. Not any more. I estimate the food I'm not wasting will actually pay for the Guac-Lock in about a month." —mhogan
Get it on Amazon for $22.40.
11. A mini bag sealer for pretending you never even opened that bag of potato chips (if you ignore the fact that half of them are gone). This double-sided device cuts and reseals sandwich and snack bags so your food stays fresh for longer.
My genius mother got me one of these as a stocking stuffer for Christmas, and it really was the gadget I didn't know I needed. I've since had less disappointing moments of finding chips in the pantry only to have them be stale. Plus, it's kinda delightful watching the bags reseal like magic with just an itty bit of heat.
Promising review: "I loved the idea of this from the moment I saw it and it totally lived up to the hype! I also really like the idea of the hooks on the top of the unit. Put a hook on the inside of a cabinet door (below the sink is where I have mine) and it’s easy to grab and use. Genius!" —CardsGrl
Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors).
12. An automatic vacuum sealer because I've never met a single soul who likes the taste of freezer burn, and this device makes it possible to keep food fresh for up to five times longer than regular plastic bags or containers.
The full starter set includes the vacuum sealer, air suction hose, a wine stopper cork, five medium vacuum bags (7.8 inches x 11.8 inches) and one extra-long vacuum bag roll (7.8 inches x 79 inches), both of which are waterproof and reusable.
Promising review: "Just received this beautiful little machine. Looks awesome and very elegant. Like a kid, I had to try it out at least once just to see how it worked...and it was easy peasy! Can't wait to use it for 'real' after we go grocery shopping; we use a vacuum sealer to save our meat products when we find them at a good sale price. Love the look and ease of use on this vacuum sealer!" —BilltheB
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in four colors).
13. A set of magnetic spice jars with stick-on labels if you have a bad habit of letting spices lie in wait at the back of the cabinet until they either go bad or you mistakenly buy duplicates. Now you can take full stock of your supply at a glance.
You'll get 12 tins, a magnetic conversion chart, and two kinds of pre-printed labels (113 clear labels and 126 chalkboard-style labels).
Promising review: "My family cooks a lot and we had two drawers jammed full of spices and it was always a pain to find them. These magnetic spice tins are amazing. We have them stuck to the side of our fridge and it's such a nice, colorful, off-the-counter way to store them. I don't have to dig through drawers anymore to find what I'm looking for, and it makes me remember that we have spices when I'm cooking something without a specific recipe. We started out by ordering two sets, and just purchased a third. They are high-quality, visually appealing, and just all-around awesome." —Anne Saulnier
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $18.99.
14. A Shark Tank-approved Souper Cubes freezer tray so you can freeze and reheat soup or sauce without defrosting an entire container and committing to soup for every meal so it doesn't go to waste. The included lids make these trays stackable so freezer organization is a breeze even if you're short on space.
Souper Cubes is a family-run small business with a passion for better frozen meal prep and food waste reduction! Plus, their products are BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and it have fill lines on the side of the compartments for half and full cups.
Each cube holds one serving, or one cup, of soup or sauce!
Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE. My freezer is so much more organized now. Gone are the days of having to defrost an entire bag of chicken broth for one cup for a recipe. I now have perfectly portioned 1/2-cup and 1-cup blocks ready to go. They fit easily in freezer bags, take up less space, and make me incredibly happy. There was a lot of attention to detail put into the design and I particularly appreciate the wire inside the rim that holds everything steady — no more worrying about spilling all the liquid on the way to the freezer. Just a fantastic product all around. I purchased this and a cheaper version from another manufacturer at the same time but returned the other product. This one is definitely worth the added cost." —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
15. A terra-cotta sugar saver bear to turn your hard-as-rock clump of brown sugar into a soft pile of ready-to-use sweetness (and keep it that way).
Just soak it in water for 20 minutes and place it in your sugar to soften and maintain moisture for approximately three to six months.
Promising review: "I was nervous to try them in case they were a waste of money. Yesterday, I followed the directions, i.e. soaked them in water for 20 minutes, then plopped one each in containers of hard-as-concrete dark brown sugar and one of light brown sugar. I didn't dry them, just dropped them in on top. So today, I took the containers down and looked, and each container of formerly concrete-hard sugar was easy to measure out, no lumps, it's a miracle!" —NGS
Get two from Amazon for $8.49.
16. A 15-piece set of airtight dry food containers for bringing a little organized calm to your pantry, while keeping food fresher for longer. You've let one too many boxes of cereal go stale — it's time to break the cycle.
This set includes one tall container, four large, six medium, and four small containers.
Promising review: "I ordered this set to continue on the road to an organized pantry. There are enough containers and enough variety of sizes to make me happy. I have stored pastas and noodles, dried beans, rice, sugar, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, etc. When I open a box of something, I put whatever is unused into one of the containers and feel very secure that the contents will be fresh and protected from any possible insect problem." —R M
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three colors).
17. Plus, a set of grocery organizers because the current chaotic nature of your fridge makes it a little too easy to forget what's in there, resulting in spoiled food and wasted money.
The set of six includes five drawers with built-in handles and an egg tray with 14 slots.
Promising review: "My refrigerator and shelves are organized for the first time ever! I can just pull out a container and get what I need instead of having to move things all around to reach something in the back of a shelf." —..
Get a set of six from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).
18. A Ninja personal blender that's perfect for transforming too-tart fruits and wilted veggies that you'd rather not eat raw into delicious jams, dips salsas, smoothies, and a whole lot more.
The set includes a 700-watt motor base and blades, two 16-oz. Nutri Ninja single-serve cups, two spout lids, and a 50-recipe inspiration guide.
Promising review: "Love this blender. It's fast and easy to make all sorts of things. I use it for everything: protein shakes, pesto, sauces, etc., and it take two minutes to clean. Highly recommend." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $62.05.
19. These wax paper cheese storage bags so you can give your gouda, brie, and mozzarella the all-star treatment such delicacies deserve, with paper storage that allows your cheese to breathe while retaining the humidity required to prevent those dried-out edges.
Formaticum is a small business with a big passion for cheese. Founded in 2006, the brand creates knives, storage solutions, and more accessories to enhance your cheese experience.
Promising review: "I was skeptical of the claim that this would keep cheese fresh long. After all, it’s just a bag. But, they really, really work. I throw out so much less cheese. A true value." —Carol
Get a 15-pack from Amazon for $15.
20. An EveryPlate meal subscription to cut out grocery shopping and food waste in one go by delivering all the pre-portioned ingredients necessary to prepare well-balanced meals that can be ready to eat in around 30 minutes.
Planning meals and going to the grocery store is the actual bane of my existence. The fact that EveryPlate sends me everything I need at a very affordable price is such a weight lifted off my shoulders! I've been using the service fairly regularly for over three years and its helped me learn new cooking techniques, order less takeout, and reduce food waste, because I don't get saddled with a whole bundle of green onions just for one lousy recipe. And lately, it's been a really easy way to eat more creative meat-free meals, because of their increasing (and delicious) vegetarian options.
Sign up for EveryPlate for $4.99/serving.
21. Reusable Stasher food storage bags for a sturdier alternative to single-use plastic baggies that are airtight, come in a range of sizes, and are safe to use in the microwave and freezer. Then just toss 'em in the dishwasher for easy clean-up!
Promising review: "I'm trying very hard to reduce my dependence on plastics that have to be thrown away. I find these reusable silicone 'pouches' just as good as a plastic ziplock bag but more sustainable. They are easy to clean and disinfect in the dishwasher spread over the prongs so that the water can thoroughly wash them. They'll be a little damp inside when they come out, but just prop them upside-down over something so that they can air dry." —KD-D
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six sizes and in 14 colors).
22. Plus, some plastic-free food wrap made from biodegradable cotton and beeswax, because these "cling" better than a lot of plastic wraps to seal in freshness *and* can be used for up to a year before needing to be replaced. Maintenance is as simple as a rinse under cold water between uses.
Promising review: "Wow, why have I not tried beeswax wrap sooner? I used this as a makeshift lid for my dog's wet canned food and it stays fresher for twice as long as when I was using foil or plastic wrap because those don't have a seal at all. This wrap is amazing, plus it has the added benefit of being eco-friendly. These last a year, so I will never have to waste money buying plastic wrap again :)" —Sarah
Get an assorted three-pack from Amazon for $18 (available in four prints).
23. A compact food dehydrator that makes it possible to keep herbs, fruits, and veggies long past their raw expiration date by sucking out all the moisture and turning them into tasty snacks and homemade spice powders.
The dehydrator comes with five BPA-free trays that are dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "The cookbook it comes with has great recipes. It's the first time I made anything dehydrated and it came out great. I made thin slices of jerky with my own recipe and wow, I was impressed. Tasted better than some of the store bought brands. Clean up was a breeze. And it’s so compact that storing after use made it even more valuable. I recommend for anyone who wants to try and make their own. It’s a great product." —Clint H
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two styles).
24. A silicone grease container if you're a bacon lover interested in not letting all that good grease go to waste. Thanks to its built-in strainer, bacon bits are filtered out so the leftover grease can be frozen and saved for future cooking jobs.
This reusable, silicone design is safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, resists stains and odors, and holds one cup of cooled grease.
Promising review: "I use to save my bacon grease in a mason jar. It worked, but you had to wait till grease cooled down or the glass would crack. Plastic containers often leaked from the temperature of the grease. This container is perfect. No waiting and it strains all bits of bacon and only allows the grease to drain into container." —Tom Thomason
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).
25. A wine-saver pump to literally suck the air out of your opened bottle of vino and keep it tasting like new for up to a week! It's suitable for all types of wine and comes with two super-sealing bottle stoppers.
It literally creates a vacuum seal: you wet the rubber cork, stick it in, then use the pump to suck out all the air remaining in the bottle. When it makes a *click* sound, you know you're done!
Promising review: "Having downed a bottle or two in my life, I've always been flummoxed as to how to store the wine afterwards. I'm quite picky and the taste of 'blown' wine is disgusting. This is the solution. The stoppers fit perfectly (naturally) and the vacuum pump is also perfect. Just pump until you hear the click and the job is done. Easy to release the pressure and re-enjoy the wine. For the cost of wine, the minor expense of this pump and stopper system pays for itself immediately. In vino veritas!!!" —erik
Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in five colors).
26. A weekly meal planner notepad so you and the rest of the fam can figure out how food will be used up, and what needs to be replenished. Better yet, the middle is perforated so you have a ready-made list to tear away and take to the store when it's time to shop.
Jennakate Biz is a Wellsville, Utah-based Etsy shop helping families stay organized with chore charts, planners, menus, and more.
Promising review: "I had previous used a product from Amazon, but so glad I found Jennakate Biz's version. Not only was it the perfect size, it even had a little pen holder that my other one didn't (I didn't even realize it when I purchased it). Can't wait to reorder!" —Ashley Schiermeyer
Get it from Jennakate Biz on Etsy for $13.99.
27. The Zero-Waste Chef book for a boatload of inventive ways to turn food scraps into tasty treasures, and just generally create less waste in the kitchen.
Promising review: "The information in this book goes beyond the simple cookbook idea. Anne-Marie gives realistic guidelines to help you reduce waste in your kitchen. The different chapters are laid out well, and everything is easy to understand. The recipes are fun and delicious. I highly recommend this book!" —Ben
Get it from Amazon for $15.99, Bookshop for $23.25 (to support local bookstores), or check your local library.
28. And for everything you can't use, a door-mountable compost bin because it's a small change that can have a big impact on the environment by transforming landfill-bound trash into soil-enriching compost.
Promising review: "I never knew how awful my metal compost bin was until I got this beauty! Easy to open with one hand, the bag stays in place, and it's lightweight. Everything that's wrong with the traditional countertop compost bin, this bin solves. Life changing." —Emma
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two styles and three colors).
29. Or try this scrap collector if you only associate compost with rotting smells you'd rather not have your kitchen. This dishwasher-safe bin easily mounts on drawers to catch scraps while cooking, and can be popped in the freezer to preserve food for an odor-free composting solution.
Promising review: "Size fits nicely in the freezer door and holds a few days worth of scraps before taking outside. I live somewhere with no AC so we leave our windows open a lot. We wanted something that could hold compost but also not collect flies and this bin in the freezer definitely does just that. The silicon is easy to pop out and clean. No need to buy any additional composting bags." —Kali Grau
Get it from Amazon for $20.92+ (also available in black).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.