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No more wilted spinach, brown avocados, or mushy strawberries.
I picked up the 10-pack of these a couple of years ago, and though it might seem like a pain to have to wash your storage bags after using (instead of chucking them into the trash), it's really not; I just hand wash them in warm water and soap along with my other dishes. When drying, you do have to make sure they're propped open so that the inside dries completely — before I got my dish rack, I would just prop them open using upside-down cups. By the way, when they say these are leakproof, they're not joking. You can see the test I did (above, right) where I filled one of mine with water and turned it upside down — not a single droplet leaked, and that's after two years of use! So you could easily use these for marinating meat as well.
Promising review: "Glad I got these; they're much better than disposable Ziploc. They seal so well that the food inside (I use them mainly for meat and vegetables) stays so fresh for longer than they would in a plastic Ziploc. I also use it to thaw the frozen meat by soaking it in warm water, but water doesn't leak into the pouch since it's tightly sealed. Washes well too. I highly recommend them." —lamama
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $13.49.
Promising review: "I did a science experiment for my daughter's class project. We pitted Bluapple against veggie bags and vegetable containers. The Bluapple outperformed both other preservers. I have since bought another year's supply of refills." —glen beals
Get the pack of two from Amazon for $11.99; plus, you can get a year's worth of refill packets for $11.99.
Promising review: "I got this product a couple of months ago and have been very pleased. It seems to do what it says...grapes, plums, peaches, and strawberries seem to stay fresh forever. I would order again, that's for sure. I have not had to throw anything away since using this item. Before, we never seemed to be able to eat up the fruits and veggies before spoiling; this sure seems to have stopped that issue." —ShopShop9952
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $10.95.
You can actually keep your greens in the spinner and store it in the fridge to keep things simple / avoid dirtying up another container. Btw, you can use this for herbs too!
Promising review: "I wasn't sure which one to buy with there being so many to choose from. I read reviews, studied products and decided on this brand. The price was reasonable and the size was good. I used it and it is very easy to use. It Kept my lettuce more crisp and fresh longer than ever before. I wasn't expecting it. I said it kept my lettuce FRESHER AND CRISPER LONGER. I cut my lettuce up, put it in the green strainer inside the larger clear bowl, tightened the lid securely, added water, spun it forward and reverse, drained it and repeated the spinning cycle. The lettuce had very little to no water left on it. I've never had lettuce last so long until now. I would recommend this product. I LOVE IT!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "I usually only eat one quarter of an avocado at a time (gasp) so I ended up buying two of these. My precious little avos stay in pristine shape; no browning or discoloration in between uses. The saver cleans up nicely and stores easily. I’ve also used this for onions and a few other veggies that fit. Definitely a gadget, but if you eat avocado toast on the regular, add up all those little bits and pieces of plastic wrap you’ve been peeling off each day and this is cheaper, more sustainable, and better in the long run." —evild
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.44.
Promising review: "Rarely do I buy something that delivers 100% of what they claim it will. I'm happy to report that the Guac-Lock 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 1/3 to 1/2 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 from Amazon for $20.19.
Psst — This comes in a bunch of other styles for garlic, bell peppers, lemons, and other produce.
Promising review: "Love this! I got the Onion Saver (in Red) about two years ago, and it has worked great (still using it)! It has a raised section in the middle of the bottom of it for the onion to rest on to keep it up out of any moisture that occurs from storing the onion in there (onions are pretty wet veggies). So simple, but it works great! No odor escapes from it, it's simple, super easy to clean (you can put it in dishwasher), and definitely prolongs the life of your leftover onion so you can use the whole thing. I've stored a partial onion in there for 2 weeks with no issues whatsoever. It's pretty big, too, so you can get a nice sweet onion in there (which is what I prefer over others). My only criticism is that after a year of washes, the tops and bottoms don't quite want to fit together easily anymore and I have to work it shut and then pry it open a bit at the seam with a fingernail. Therefore, I now generally just close the two halves, but don't screw them closed. It still works just fine because the top is now such a tight fit that it doesn't need to be screwed together in order to prevent the top from coming off when I pick it up (or the bottom from falling out). Still, for such an inexpensive item, it sure is hardy and handy! Recommend!" —ppfooie
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in red or white onion styles; available for other produce as well).
The handheld vacuum is compatible with all FoodSaver Zipper Bags, food containers and accessories. It can seal up to 60 quart-sized bags with a 24-hour charge. It also comes with a charging base.
Promising review (for the zipper bags): "I have been using these bags for two months now. I love it! I read reviews before I bought it, because I have a tiny kitchen but wasn't sure about this type of setup compared to the larger heat-sealed system. THIS WORKS BETTER THAN I EXPECTED based on reviews. I place an open sandwich bag inside the vacuum bag (unsealed), seal the vacuum bag, and then vacuum. The result is that, so far, every one of my bags is still sealing perfectly (I got the idea from a review). I store cheese, meat, vegetables like cut onions, cucumbers: everything I can think of, I try. It really does keep things fresh much longer. Nice for a person that sometimes forgets things are in the fridge until I run across them later. No more mystery yuck! Pretty fun! I put these bags on Subscribe & Save. So far, I have had to skip two months of orders since they are lasting so much longer than I expected." —Diane
Get them both from Amazon: $39.99 for the vacuum sealer and $7.99 for a pack of 18 quart-sized bags.
These beeswax wraps are easy to wash as well — just wipe them down with a damp cloth or rinse in cool soapy water if they get dirty. They'll last for a year or more with proper care, and once you're done using them, they're completely compostable (you can also use them as a fire starter!).
Promising review: "I love the bigger sizes. I wrap bread and it stays fresher longer. A wrapped cut head of lettuce or cabbage doesn't brown when the cut sides are tightly wrapped. Just these two uses are so good that I would recommend the wraps without having to emphasize the environmental aspect. I am trying my wraps on lots of veggies and anything that isn't wet or greasy. So far I find them really useful." —slix1
Get a variety pack with seven pieces (two small, two medium, two large, and one bread wrap) from Amazon for $39.99, and check out the Bee's Wrap store page for more pattern and bundle options!
Bee's Wrap is a small business based in Vermont that focuses on reducing plastic waste.
If you have any questions about how these work, check out Vejibag's FAQ page!
Promising review: "There’s no way I would have purchased these without the rave reviews. It’s true folks. These bags are well worth the money. My vegetables are literally coming out fresher and crisper than when I put them in. I had some wilted green onions I placed in one and they became fresh again. Not exaggerating! I just bought another set of these incredibly expensive bags and I couldn’t be happier that I did. So glad I won’t be throwing out my veggies! Yay!" —Kathy
Get the three-pack (standard, large, and XL) from Amazon for $66.99. You can also buy the standard, large, and XL sizes separately.
Promising review: "Absolutely love my fruit and veggie hanging basket! I have a small kitchen and this saves so much counter space! I love it! Very easy install too!" —Sarah Zwickl
Get it from Knapps Knots on Etsy for $27.90+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors)
Knapps Knots is a San Diego–based macramé and wood craft shop run by Anastasia Knapp, who is originally from Ukraine.
It can hold a large bunch of bananas, and you could use it for grapes or other fruit bunches as well!
Promising review: "If you're into banana hangers, this is the one for you. I like this banana hanger because 1) it has a flat, solid wood base. Other 'bent wire' style bases can wobble. 2) It has a thinner hook, which is easier to feed through the banana bunch, and 3) it's well made, sturdy, and attractive. Easily holds seven big bananas." —Rickvoo
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two colors).
Btw, if you're looking for a banana hanger that's attached to a wire basket for holding other types of fruit, here's a good option for $25.99!
I've been using these for YEARS and they have held up well for storing my cats' wet food in the fridge as well as for covering any other open cans — particularly useful for those recipes that, for instance, call for 6 ounces of something and you only have a 10-ounce can. I've never had a can not fit one of these lids. I love them because they don't just keep things nice and fresh for longer; they also keep the smell from spreading around my fridge, *and* they're reusable — I just pop them into the dishwasher after use.
Promising review: "My pup gets a portion of dry and wet food combined, twice a day. It takes quite a while for us to get through one whole can so I tried foil or cling wrap, but neither worked well and it was always dripping condensation on my hands...which kind of skeeved me out. This product has changed my life! It is so easy to put on and take off the can, and I don't get any gross dog food-flavored condensation on my hands! My pup's canned food stays surprisingly fresh for the four-ish days it takes us to go through one can. I also realized after using it that my fridge stunk less...I guess it wasn't the pizza from last week after all!" —Melissa Rae
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in other packs as well).
Of course, you can also use this for other types of dried goods as well!
Promising review: "I've used this for several months now, and it works great! I traded my spouse in for coffee years ago, so I'm as much a coffee nut as you can be. Anyone who loves coffee knows that preserving freshness is very difficult. The proof of this canister is that the oil coating on my coffee beans stays on through the use of a pound or more. Coffee oils are very volatile, so beyond just the flavor, this is proof of it preserving the beans. One little tip if you do purchase: Don't try to push the sealed 'inner lid' straight down, venting air through the air valve. Tip it 30 degrees or so until you contact the beans, then turn it straight, venting the remainder of the air through the valve. It takes too much time to go straight down." —Raincheck
Get it from Amazon for 33+ (available in six colors and three sizes).
These BPA-free plastic containers are designed with an airtight leakproof seal with a secure latch to keep their contents fresh for longer. They're also designed to be stackable, making them space-efficient as well! I upgraded to see-through containers for some of my dry goods forever ago and can't recommend it enough. It's SO helpful and looks great — I often get compliments from visitors on mine.
Promising review: "I don't know why I haven't done this sooner. When I did my spring cleaning I found that a lot of items were no longer fresh and I had purchased multiples of certain items because I could not see everything clearly in my cabinet. This totally changed that. When I received these, they came in perfect condition. I tested each seal by filling with water and flipping over. I know these are truly airtight because my brown sugar is just as fresh as the day I opened the bag. No more rock hard brown sugar! Yay! No issues with cracks or weird imperfections. I love that these are crystal clear, like looking through the cleanest of glass. I cannot wait to buy more and do my other cabinets." —Brooke
Get the 20-piece set (10 containers with 10 lids) from Amazon for $66.99.
It comes with a small wooden cutting board and knife for easy slicing as well!
Promising review: "After looking at bags of bread and pastries piling up on my counter, often going stale, I decided to get a bread box. The one we had as a kid was banged up aluminum thing that you couldn't see into, so I wanted something attractive with a window. This came unassembled which surprised me, but took maybe 15 minutes. It's very nice-looking with a lot of space. It can hold two loaves of bakery sourdough plus several other pastries or cookies. A bag of fresh bread that might go stale in a day or two easily stays fresh a week. It looks nice on my counter and does the job." —Jeff on Vashon Island
Get it from Amazon for $54.94 (available in three styles).
Get it from Green City Living on Amazon Handmade for $24+ (available in multiple styles for boule, standard bread, and French bread).
Green City Living is a small woman-owned business based out of Denver, Colorado. They sell various eco-friendly home goods.
Promising review: "We've tried for years to find a way to keep cheese from molding, since we like cheese but don't eat it that fast, and as a consequence it invariably gets moldy. Yuck. Especially those big blocks of sharp cheddar cheese. You come back a month or so later and it's all covered with mold, so you have to wash it, get out the slicer and cut off all the bad parts and so on. You lose a lot, and it's a grody business. I got this cheese box on a whim since my wife requested kitchen gadgets for Christmas. You put the cheese in there with a damp folded paper towel, as per the included instructions, and what do you know? You go back a few weeks later and there's the cheese without a spot of mold on it! Amazing. Now, four months later, I noticed a little mold on the inside of the box, but still none on the cheese. I figure it's not a bad deal if all you do is wash it out and change the paper towel every four months!" —A. Whitmont
Get it from Amazon for $11.09.
Food Huggers is a women-owned small biz that focuses on everyday sustainable solutions to cut down on single-use plastic.
Promising review (it's long but worth it!): "I don't write many product reviews but I have to say how impressed I am with this product. I first saw it on 'Innovation Nation' and was curious. I decided to order a couple of sets and these really work. Here are two experiences: 1) I cooked a dish requiring half an onion two days before going on vacation; I nearly threw out the remainder of the onion fully expecting that it would go bad before I got back. I decided it would be a great test for the food huggers. I put the appropriate-sized food hugger on the onion and simply sat it on the shelf in my fridge. Two days later I left town for 10 days. Another day went by before I checked the fridge to see what I had to get at the grocery store and still didn't look at the onion, what was noticeable at that point was that the entire refrigerator did NOT smell like onion. A day or so after that, I went to cook a meal requiring onion and fully expected that the onion I left behind would not be usable. Not only was it not rotten or moldy, but it still smelled fresh and was still juicy — not dried out or withered, perfectly fine to use. 2.) I skeptically used a food hugger on half a heirloom tomato planning to use the other half a day or two later. Life got busy, plans changed and a full week later, the tomato was still sitting there. The tomato was fine and only suffered a little from being in too cold of a section of my fridge. Very impressive. The only thing that requires some adjustment is cutting your vegetables in such a way that a circular cross-section is there for the food hugger to fit onto. I consider this to be only a minor inconvenience." —holiday shopper
Get them from Amazon for $16.99 (available in six styles).
It heats up quickly to seal anything from cereal bags and chip bags to pet food bags so the contents stay fresh for longer. You'll also get a plastic storage case and hook for storing it!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this! It’s just my spouse and me so it sometimes takes a while to eat big bags of chips, cereal, etc. Being able to reseal the bags to keep them fresh saves so much money!" —Sydney
Get it from Amazon for $9.74+ (available in five colors).
It keeps herbs fresh for up to 10 days or longer, with air vents that help them breath, a water level window that shows you when you need to refill, removable dividers so you can keep herbs of different types separate, and a transparent top so you can see what you have inside.
Promising review: "Like having a little herb garden in the fridge. I love to use fresh herbs, but they usually go bad before I use them up. This container helps keep them fresh much longer. That is because you cut off the stems, then add water to it before putting in the herbs. Tip: The dividers are in the bottom of the box in cardboard, so you may overlook them when you open the box. So be sure to notice the bottom of the box and get out the dividers. This container is small so it does not take up much room in the fridge. Could easily fit in the fridge door." —M Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
Promising review: "I really dislike waste, particularly food. I had a pound of rock hard brown sugar left. Then I saw this Brown Sugar Bear and gave it a shot. I soaked as directed, then put it in my brown sugar container. It is now fluffy! Highly recommend!" —D Lee
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in three other styles and in sets).
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.